Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Index and images of county voter registrations and poll tax cards from the state of Alabama, dating from 1834 through 1981. Counties included in this collection: • 5

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: Voter Registrations Tax Poll Records • 2
 * Name
 * Age
 * Precinct or Ward
 * Post Office
 * Date of Birth
 * Registration number

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Alabama.
 * Guided Research
 * Step-by-Step Alabama Research, 1880-Present
 * How to Find Birth Records
 * How to Find Marriage Records
 * How to Find Death Records
 * Research Strategies

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * Alabama State Census, 1855
 * Alabama State Census, 1865
 * Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950
 * Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936

Citing This Collection
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