Liberia, Monrovia, Census, 1843 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
These records include an index to the 1843 census for the town of Monrovia in the colony of Liberia, which was included in a report of the 28th U.S. Congress (available online via Google Books) entitled, "Information relative to the operations of the United States squadron on the west coast of Africa, the condition of the American colonies there, and the commerce of the United States therewith".

Record Content


Census records may contain the following information:


 * Name
 * Age
 * Marital Status
 * Place of birth
 * Date of immigration
 * Place of residence
 * Family relationships

How to Use the Record
To search this collection, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:


 * Name
 * Approximate year and place of residence

Search the Collection
To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

Tips to Keep in Mind

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 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
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Related Websites

 * Full Census Listings for the Colony of Liberia
 * The Congressional report containing the census
 * Roll of Emigrants to Liberia, 1820-1843; and Liberian Census Data, 1843 (free registration required to access full data analysis)
 * Africa Websites
 * Africa Historic Maps

Related Wiki Articles

 * Liberia Genealogy
 * Africa

Citations for This Collection
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