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Guide to Allamakee County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Description
The County named is debated, some believing it was the name of an Indian chief, others think it was named for Allen Magee, an early historic trader. The County has Waukon as its seat and the County was created 1847. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.

County Courthouse
Allamakee County Courthouse 110 Allamakee St. P.O. Box 248 Waukon, IA 52172-1794 Phone:(563) 568-6351 Allamakee County Website Allamakee County Courthouse 110 Allamakee St. P.O. Box 248 Waukon, IA 52172-1794 Phone:(563) 568-6351

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

Census Records
Iowa recorded not only the federal census but state census through out the years too. The state census contains very valuable genealogical information. Where the census information can be found, what years it was taken, mortality schedules, census substitutions and much more is discussed in the very informative Iowa Census article.

State Census
 * 1895 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1905 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images (individual cards, not family context)
 * 1915 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Church Records

 * FamilySearch Places

Local Histories

 * History of Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, Iowa
 * Past and Present of Aalamakee County, Iowa
 * Hancock, Ellery M. Past and present of Allamakee County, Iowa : a record of settlement, organization, progress, and achievement. Reprint of the 1913 ed. published by S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago.
 * *Vol. 2 Online at FamilySearch (Free)
 * Past and present of Allamakee County, Iowa : a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement at Ancestry.com ($)
 * Iowa Indexes at EveryNameIndex.com — Select the county.

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Old Antique Atlases &amp; Maps of Iowa
 * David Rumsey Map Collectionis a large online collection of rare, old, antique historical atlases, globes, maps, charts plus other cartographic treasures.
 * FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
 * Michael Fox Map Collection at Iowa Historical Society — browse by type or date, overlays for Google Earth.
 * Allamakee County maps at David Rumsey Map Collection

Military Records

 * 1835-1998 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index only

Online Civil War Indexes and Records Civil War service men in this county served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in
 * 1861-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1862-1910 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * - 1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company K
 * - 5th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K
 * - 6th Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company F
 * - 12th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company B
 * - 27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Companies A, B and I

Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
 * 1859-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Newspapers

 * Online Obituaries at Newspaper Archive
 * NewspaperArchive.com ($) has a large collection of Iowa newspapers online. This database is sometimes free at libraries under the name AccessNewspaperArchive.
 * Iowa Digital Newspaper Hub at Iowa Historical Society — narrow by county, sort by Publication Date, Title, and Search for surname.

Other Records
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Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1758-1997 U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 at Ancestry($)

Social Security Records

 * 1935-2014 at FamilySearch — How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.

Tax Records

 * 1934-1958 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Vital Records

 * Iowa Birth Records, 1900-1934 and Death Records, 1904-2001 at Iowa Historical Society — search by name, date, a related surname, or county.

Birth

 * 1850-1939 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1921-1942 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Marriage

 * 1518-1996 Iowa, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index ($)
 * 1809-1992 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992 at MyHeritage ($) — index
 * 1838-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880-1951 U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951 at Ancestry($)
 * 1885-present Iowa Official Marriage System at IA.gov — search by county, name or date, and request copy.
 * 1970-2003 Iowa Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003 at Archives.com ($)

Death

 * 1836-1926 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926 at MyHeritage ($) — index
 * 1850-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images
 * 1880-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939 at MyHeritage ($) — index
 * 1904-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1920-1967 U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 at Ancestry($)

Divorce

 * 1970-2003 Iowa Divorce Records Index, 1970-2003 at Archives.com ($)

Libraries
Allamakee County Historical Society Museum and Genealogy Research 121 Allamakee Street PO Box 95 Waukon, Iowa 52172 Telephone:563.568.2954 Website
 * Extensive list of family trees

Websites

 * State Historical Society of Iowa — Select from research collection topic links
 * The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural insitutions
 * State Library of Iowa — electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
 * IAGenWeb Project — Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
 * USGenWeb Archives — Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions


 * – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.