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*The State Historical Society in Columbia and the Family History Library.<br> | *The State Historical Society in Columbia and the Family History Library.<br> | ||
Residents of Missouri may borrow microfilm of federal census records through 1880 from the Missouri State Historical Society on [http://shs.umsystem.edu/research/ill.shtml interlibrary] loan through public or college libraries. State census microfilm, Soundexes, and other indexes may not be borrowed.<br> | Residents of Missouri may borrow microfilm of federal census records through 1880 from the Missouri State Historical Society on [http://shs.umsystem.edu/research/ill.shtml interlibrary] loan through public or college libraries. State census microfilm, Soundexes, and other indexes may not be borrowed.<br> | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
Federal censuses for the state of Missouri begin with 1830 and were taken every ten years through 2000. See the United States Research Outline for more information about nationwide census records and indexes. | Federal censuses for the state of Missouri begin with 1830 and were taken every ten years through 2000. See the United States Research Outline for more information about nationwide census records and indexes. | ||
Census records from 1850 on can show names of each member of the household, his or her age, state or country of birth, occupation and race. Censuses can also give clues about marital status, marriage dates, death dates, immigration and naturalization information, migration patterns, previous residence, adoptions, and divorces. (See the United States Research Outline for more details.) Censuses for 1840 and earlier list only heads of families. | Census records from 1850 on can show names of each member of the household, his or her age, state or country of birth, occupation and race. Censuses can also give clues about marital status, marriage dates, death dates, immigration and naturalization information, migration patterns, previous residence, adoptions, and divorces. (See the United States Research Outline for more details.) Censuses for 1840 and earlier list only heads of families. | ||
Most families were listed when a census taker made his visits, making these records rich in clues. Other persons in the county with the same surname may be related to each other. Statewide indexes can also help to locate families when only the state where they lived is known.<br> | Most families were listed when a census taker made his visits, making these records rich in clues. Other persons in the county with the same surname may be related to each other. Statewide indexes can also help to locate families when only the state where they lived is known.<br> | ||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
The 1830 through 1870 federal censuses have statewide, head-of-household indexes in book form. These were compiled by various organizations. If an ancestor does not appear in one index, check another for the same year as the handwriting may not have been transcribed correctly. The State Historical Society has individual indexes to each Missouri county for 1840 and 1850.<br> | The 1830 through 1870 federal censuses have statewide, head-of-household indexes in book form. These were compiled by various organizations. If an ancestor does not appear in one index, check another for the same year as the handwriting may not have been transcribed correctly. The State Historical Society has individual indexes to each Missouri county for 1840 and 1850.<br> | ||
The 1880 (partial), 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses have Soundex (phonetic) indexes on microfilm. These indexes are available at the State Historical Society, the Family History Library and its branches, and the National Archives — including regional branches and presidential libraries. | The 1880 (partial), 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses have Soundex (phonetic) indexes on microfilm. These indexes are available at the State Historical Society, the Family History Library and its branches, and the National Archives — including regional branches and presidential libraries. | ||
Many Missouri local genealogical and/or historical societies have prepared individual county indexes for these later census years, including the 1930 census. <br> | Many Missouri local genealogical and/or historical societies have prepared individual county indexes for these later census years, including the 1930 census. <br> | ||
== Special Censuses == | == Special Censuses == | ||
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*1844 - Callaway County (microfilm); Greene County (transcription) | *1844 - Callaway County (microfilm); Greene County (transcription) | ||
*1868 - Cape Girardeau County (microfilm)<br><br> | *1868 - Cape Girardeau County (microfilm)<br><br> | ||
== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||