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'''1870--'''The National Archives copy of the 1870 census was destroyed, another version was reconstructed from duplicates preserved by the state. The Family History Library has copies from both the Minnesota Historical Society (Archives and Manuscripts Collections) and the National Archives. | '''1870--'''The National Archives copy of the 1870 census was destroyed, another version was reconstructed from duplicates preserved by the state. The Family History Library has copies from both the Minnesota Historical Society (Archives and Manuscripts Collections) and the National Archives. | ||
'''1890-- '''census lost for all counties except Rockford Township, Wright County; Union Vet. | '''1890-- '''census lost for all counties except Rockford Township, Wright County; Union Vet.________ | ||
The Minnesota Histoirical Society has produced two microfiche of 1890 census information. It covers several families in Rockville Township, Wright County, Minnesota. | The Minnesota Histoirical Society has produced two microfiche of 1890 census information. It covers several families in Rockville Township, Wright County, Minnesota. | ||
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'''1900-- '''the schedual for White Earth Indian Reservation follows Yellow Medicine County Census | '''1900-- '''the schedual for White Earth Indian Reservation follows Yellow Medicine County Census | ||
Many federal census records are found at the Family History Libray | Many federal census records are found at the Family History Libray, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The United States Census ([http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Census http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Census]) artical provides detailed information about these records. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
'''1940-2000--'''available through the National Archives search | '''1940-2000--'''available through the National Archives search form__________on line at________ | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
Minnesota became a state in 1858. The land area that we now know as Minnesota was once a part of Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin Terriroties. | |||
Minnesota has an 1850 federal territorial census, but the first federal census taken for the state of Minnesota was in 1860. <br>Although most of the 1890 census was destroyed, small portions do exist for Minnesota: | Minnesota has an 1850 federal territorial census, but the first federal census taken for the state of Minnesota was in 1860. <br>Although most of the 1890 census was destroyed, small portions do exist for Minnesota: | ||
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MINNESOTA, [COUNTY]– CENSUS – [YEAR] | MINNESOTA, [COUNTY]– CENSUS – [YEAR] | ||
When '''indexes are not available '''or '''a name is omitted '''from an index you can still look for the name in the census. To find a person who lived in a large city, it helps to first find his or her address in the city directory for the same year as the census. (See the "[[ | When '''indexes are not available '''or '''a name is omitted '''from an index you can still look for the name in the census. To find a person who lived in a large city, it helps to first find his or her address in the city directory for the same year as the census. (See the "[[Minnesota_ Directories|Directories]]" section of this outline). Then look for that address on the original census schedules. | ||
The following reference tools help determine which census schedule microfilm and enumeration district to search for specific addresses: | The following reference tools help determine which census schedule microfilm and enumeration district to search for specific addresses: | ||
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*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''A Handy Guide to Record- Searching in the Larger Cities of the United States''. Logan, Utah: Everton, 1974. (FHL book 973 D27kc; fiche 6010059-60.) Contains street maps for Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. | *Kirkham, E. Kay. ''A Handy Guide to Record- Searching in the Larger Cities of the United States''. Logan, Utah: Everton, 1974. (FHL book 973 D27kc; fiche 6010059-60.) Contains street maps for Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. | ||
Census Descriptions of Geographic Subdivisions and Enumerations Districts. | Census Descriptions of Geographic Subdivisions and Enumerations Districts. | ||
== Special Censuses == | == Special Censuses == | ||
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*Jackson, Ronald Vern, ed. ''Mortality Schedule, Minnesota 1880''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems. 1979. (FHL book 977.6X2j 1880) the list is arranged alpahbetically and gives the county of residence. | *Jackson, Ronald Vern, ed. ''Mortality Schedule, Minnesota 1880''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems. 1979. (FHL book 977.6X2j 1880) the list is arranged alpahbetically and gives the county of residence. | ||
'''1900--''' the surviving portion of the 1900 mortality schedule taken for Minnesota. The printed full transcription at the FHL is: | '''1900--''' the surviving portion of the 1900 mortality schedule taken for Minnesota. The printed full transcription at the FHL is: ____ | ||
*Warren, James W. ''Minnesota 1900 Census Mortality Schedule''. St. Paul Minnesota | *Warren, James W. ''Minnesota 1900 Census Mortality Schedule''. St. Paul Minnesota | ||
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The following '''special census '''are available at the Minnesota Historical Society | The following '''special census '''are available at the Minnesota Historical Society | ||
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1850,1860,1870 and 1880 | 1850,1860,1870 and 1880 | ||