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

Record Description
This collection will include images of a census taken in 1910 of the Ute Indian nation. Records are located in Uintah County.

For the 1910 federal census, Indian schedules are found at the end of the regular population schedules for each county. The Indian schedules are similar but have some slightly different questions from the regular population schedules.

Record Content
Census records may contain the following information:
 * Full name
 * Age
 * Place of birth
 * Place of parents’ birth
 * Residence
 * Occupation
 * Race
 * Language spoken
 * Education
 * Marital status

How to Use the Record
When searching: As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's Indian and English names, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the 'Waiting to see images' category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by 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.

Using the Information

 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use the information to find ancestors in other census and land 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?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or military units, counties, parishes, etc.).

General Information about These Records

 * Physical description or format of the original material
 * History of the record
 * Why the record was created
 * Reliability of the information in the record
 * Percentage of the population covered in the record
 * Preservation quality of the record

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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