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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Census|U.S. Census]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Census Rolls|Census Rolls]]''  
''[[United States|[[Image:Crow_indians_Painted_image_of_Crow_Indians.jpg|thumb|right|200x200px]]United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Census|U.S. Census]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American_Indian_Census_Rolls|Census Rolls]]''  


'''(Not to be confused with [[United States Census Indian Schedules]].)''' An Act of Congress of July 4, 1884 (23 Stat. L, 98) required the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to begin recording an annual census on most Indian reservations in the United States. Beginning in 1885, therefore, BIA agents began doing so on special forms. Not all reservations were included as some tribes were exempted from this law. A few agents were inconsistent in creating the records annually. [[Image:Indian 1915 census.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]  
'''(Not to be confused with [[United States Census Indian Schedules]].)''' An Act of Congress of July 4, 1884 (23 Stat. L, 98) required the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to begin recording an annual census on most Indian reservations in the United States. Beginning in 1885, therefore, BIA agents began doing so on special forms. Not all reservations were included as some tribes were exempted from this law. A few agents were inconsistent in creating the records annually. [[Image:Indian 1915 census.jpg|thumb|right|2130px]]  


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Some earlier Indian census rolls were compiled, particularly of the Five Civilized Tribes. However, there was no consistency nor regularity in these early censuses.  
Some earlier Indian census rolls were compiled, particularly of the Five Civilized Tribes. However, there was no consistency nor regularity in these early censuses.  


Census-like information is also included in [[American Indian Annuity Rolls|annuity rolls]], enrollment records, removal records, and claims records. Often these records are called census records when, in fact, they are not and were compiled for other purposes.
Census-like information is also included in [[American Indian Annuity Rolls|annuity rolls]], enrollment records, removal records, and claims records. Often these records are called census records when, in fact, they are not and were compiled for other purposes.  


==== Where to Find the Records ====
==== Where to Find the Records ====


These annual Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, were gathered into a collection by the Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now located at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. They have been microfilmed and are also available on the internet.
These annual Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, were gathered into a collection by the Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now located at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. They have been microfilmed and are also available on the internet.  


'''Online'''
'''Online'''  


*[http://www.fold3.com/title_84/indian_census_rolls_18851940 Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940] (Fold3) ($)
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_84/indian_census_rolls_18851940 Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940] (Fold3) ($)
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1059 U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940] (Ancestry) ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1059 U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940] (Ancestry) ($)


'''Libraries'''
'''Libraries'''  


Many libraries have the full set of Indian Census Rolls and many others have part of the microfilm collection that is relevant to their area.
Many libraries have the full set of Indian Census Rolls and many others have part of the microfilm collection that is relevant to their area.  


*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Indian+Census+Rolls%2C+1885-1940 Worldcat].
*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Indian+Census+Rolls%2C+1885-1940 Worldcat].


Family history Library
Family history Library  
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Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940  
Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940  


including some Vital Records  
including some Vital Records


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*National Archives:  [http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf]  
*National Archives:  [http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf]  
*Access Genealogy:  [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/census/index.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/census/index.htm]  
*Access Genealogy:  [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/census/index.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/census/index.htm]  
*Indian Census Rolls at Ancestry.com [requires a subscription to access images] -- [http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1059&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 content.ancestry.com/iexec/]  (unless you are at a [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1059&cj=1&path=Pima%3a+Pima%2c+Papago%2c+and+Maricopa+Indians&o_xid=0002530104&o_lid=0002530104 Family History Center]) 
*Indian Census Rolls at Ancestry.com [requires a subscription to access images] -- [http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1059&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 content.ancestry.com/iexec/]  (unless you are at a [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1059&cj=1&path=Pima%3a+Pima%2c+Papago%2c+and+Maricopa+Indians&o_xid=0002530104&o_lid=0002530104 Family History Center])   
*The USGenWeb Indian Census Rolls Project -- http://www.us-census.org/native/m595/
*The USGenWeb Indian Census Rolls Project -- http://www.us-census.org/native/m595/


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