1890 Census

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"Why are there very few 1890 census images online?
Most of the original 1890 population schedules were destroyed in a fire at the Commerce Department in 1921. Less than 1% of the schedules—census records enumerating only 6,160 individuals-survived. Unfortunately, no complete schedules for a state, county, or community survived. All remaining 1890 population schedule records are included in our 1890 census images online postings.

"When viewing our census extraction form for 1890, you will notice that it is for the 1890 Veterans schedule. This is because this schedule is much more heavily used for 1890 due to the loss of the majority of the population schedules for that year.

"What is the 1890 Census Substitute database?
The 1890 Census Substitute is a collection of replacement data for the 1890 census information that was destroyed in a fire at the Commerce Building in Washington D.C. With the aid of the National Archives and the Allen County Library, this database is the first definitive online substitute for the missing 1890 census. It includes fragments of the original 1890 census that survived the fire, special veterans schedules, several Native American tribe censuses for years surrounding 1890, state censuses (1885 or 1895), city and county directories, alumni directories, and voter registration documents. " - From ancestry.com