What Happened to the 1890 US Census?

The 1890 US census was almost destroyed by fire. Here's what happened and what 1890 census substitute records are available.

1890 Census Oklahoma Historical Society

What Happened to the 1890 US Census?

What Happened to the 1890 US Census Records?

Genealogy Q&A: Researching Census Records

Hollerith 1890 Census Tabulator

Availability of 1890 Census - History - U.S. Census Bureau

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What Happened to the 1890 US Census?

The 1890 Census: the Black Hole of US History - OrangeBean