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… Aargh! – Barnard McCleary – Genealogical Collection

Genealogy Q&A: Researching Census Records

First in the Path of the Firemen”

Substitutes for the Lost 1890 U.S. Federal Census – 25% Off With

First in the Path of the Firemen”

Distribution of the population of the United States: 1890

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Hollerith 1890 Census Tabulator

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1890 Census Records Research Guide

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

Destruction of the 1890 Census - The official blog of Newspapers.com

What Happened to the 1890 Census? – Katie Using Words

Genealogy Q&A: Researching Census Records