Utah, Uintah County, Ute Indian Census, 1910 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection consists of images of the Indian census taken in 1910 of the Ute Indian nation. The records are located at the Uintah County Courthouse in Vernal.

Federal Indian censuses were taken yearly beginning in 1885 and continuing to 1940 with some gaps. The following censuses are available:
 * Uintah and Ouray: (Uintah, Uncompahgre, and White River Ute Indians):
 * 1885-89, 1891-92, 1894-95
 * 1896-1902
 * 1903-11
 * 1912-20
 * 1921-29


 * Ute Indians:
 * 1930-33
 * 1934-39


 * Paiute and Ute Indians:
 * 1940, 1942-44


 * Ute Mountain
 * 1915-22

Please see the National Archive page Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 for more information about Indian census records.

Record Content
The census form asks for the following information:


 * Individual census number
 * Indian name
 * English name
 * Relationship
 * Age
 * Gender
 * Tribe
 * Agency
 * Census date
 * Name of census taker
 * Official title of census taker

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know:


 * Your ancestor's Indian and English names
 * Some identifying information such as roll number, age, and names of other family members.

Search the Collection
To search the collection: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the 'Waiting to see images' category which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * 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.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:


 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use the information to find ancestors in other records such as other Indian censuses and tribal enrollment records.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * You may need to search for both their Indian name and their English name.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or reservations and counties).
 * Search the records of other Indians in Utah and other nearby localities and reservations. For example, Ute Indians are found among the following: Ute, Uintah, Ouray, Uncompahgre, White River Ute, Ute Mountain Indians, and Paiute.

Related Websites

 * Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 – National Archives
 * Ute Indian Tribe History – Access Genealogy

Related Wiki Articles

 * United States Census Indian Schedules
 * American Indian Census Rolls
 * Ute Indians
 * Indians of Utah

Citations for This Collection
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