American Indians in the Federal Decennial Census, 1790-1930

Note: This is the first census to list all family members and record information about each person. People are identified as white, black, or mulatto; although in rare instances as Indian. There was no census in Indian Country (most of the mid-West).

Note: People were identified as white, black, or mulatto; although in rare instances as Indian (usually in column 6, with the notation "Ind" or "In." There was a census of Indian Territory (Oklahoma), but no Indians are included; it can be found at end of the Arkansas schedules, roll 52.

Note: Indians in the general population were identified in column 6, Color, by "I" or "In." Some reservations were identified, but very few, if any, Indians were identified. No census was taken in Indian Territory (Oklahoma).

Note: Indians in the general population were identified in column 4, Color, by "I" or "In." Some reservations were identified, but very few, if any, Indians were identified. No census was taken in Indian Territory (Oklahoma).

Note: Indians on reservations and in the general population are identified in column 5, Color or Race. A special Indian schedule added additional questions to the general schedule. Special Indian schedules usually are found at the end of the county, but sometimes grouped together on last roll of microfilm for the state. Indians living with non-Indian families outside of reservations were enumerated on general schedule with those families. There was a census of Indian Territory (Oklahoma) taken (See T1082, rolls 1,843-1,854).

Twelth Census of the U.S. (1900): Special Inquiries Relating to Indians (Data Collection Sheet)
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Note: Indians on reservations and in the general population are identified in column 6, Color or Race. Special Indian schedule added additional questions to the general schedule. Special Indian schedules are found in county where Indian was living. Indians living with non-Indian families outside of reservations were enumerated on general schedule with those families.

Thirteenth Census of the U.S. (1910): Special Inquiries Relating to Indians (Data Collection Sheet)
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Note: Indians on reservations and in the general population are identified in column 10, Color or Race, in the county where they were living. There were no special Indian schedules.

Note: Indians on reservations and in the general population are identified in column 12, Color or Race, in the county where they were living. The degree of Indian blood is noted in column 19; the tribe is noted in column 20. There were no special Indian schedules.