Washington, Native American, Census Records, 1880-1952 - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains various census records for Native American tribes located in Washington State. Originally part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs records.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be on these census records:
 * Surname and given name
 * Gender
 * Birth year and age at last birthday
 * Tribe
 * Degree of blood
 * Marital status
 * Relationship to head of family

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?

 * Search all the records for the location where your ancestor lived
 * Look for the family in vital records
 * Search for land allotments

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

 * The name of your ancestor may have changed from one Indian name to a different Indian name, consider alternative names
 * The name of your ancestor may have changed from an Indian name to a Christian name
 * The name of your ancestor may have been abbreviated

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 * Collection Citation: United States, Native American, Census Records, 1880-1952", Database. FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : 10 July 2018. Citing National Archive and Records Administration (NARA).