United States, Native American, Census of the Ute Tribe 1944 - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
Index and images of Indian Census Roll taken on the Uintah and Ouray reservation in northeastern Utah during the month of January 1944 by the the Office of Indian Affairs. Images of the census were acquired from the Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency, Fort Duchesne, Utah. The List Number is the " Present Census Roll Number." Additional records for this tribe, reservation and agency will be found at the National Archives at Denver in Record Group 75 Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.


 * Department of the Interior. Office of Indian Affairs. Uintah and Ouray Agency. Administrative History Note.

What is in This Collection?
The census roll will include the following information;
 * Census Roll Number: Present and Last
 * Surname
 * Given (Name)
 * Sex
 * Age at Last Birthday
 * Tribe
 * Degree of Blood
 * Marital Status
 * Relationship to Head of Family
 * At Jurisdiction Where Enrolled
 * At Another Jurisdiction: Name
 * Post Office
 * County
 * State
 * Ward
 * Allotment, Annuity, and Identification Numbers

Digital Folder Number List
The Note is a link to the description of this collection in the FamilySearch catalog.

How Do I Search This Collection?
You can search the index. Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Name of the Tribe
 * Approximate date of the event
 * Name of the Reservation
 * Census Number from the last census

For a collection with an index

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?

 * If possible, use what you know to find an image of the original record. The index contains only basic identifying information for a person; the original record therefore may contain more information not found in the index.
 * Continue to search the index for family members.

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

 * Check for variants of given names and surnames. It was not uncommon for an individual to be listed under a nickname, middle name, or abbreviation of their given name.
 * Search for additional records of the reservation for the tribe and band.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the United States.
 * Finding Your Indian Ancestor
 * Starting Native American Research
 * American Indians Beginning Your Search
 * Indians of North America - A Beginner's Guide
 * Searching for an American Indian When the Tribe is Unknown
 * United States Guided Research
 * United States Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

 Additional Collections 
 * Notice of Proposed Membership Rolls of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation
 * Uintah band of Utes, Census (taken November 1945): Uintah -Ouray Band,...
 * Ute Tribal Land Division
 * Vital Records of the Ute Indians to 1946.
 * School Records,1916-1954.
 * Family Records of Unitah and Whietriver Utes 1867-1948
 * Genealogical Records, 1835-1946.

Citing This Collection
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