TAKING THE THIRD STEP

The third step in finding your Native American roots is to visit the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) located in your region. These offices contain in most instances the national census records dating from the early 1800’s to the late 1900’s.

The records are on computers and on microfilm. The records keeper/Help Desk will assist you in finding the surname (or last name) of the relative you are investigating to learn vital information about them.

The Census Records information includes:

• Full Name
• Gender
• Age
• Race
• Married, Single, Widowed
• Occupation
• Place of birth of Mother and Father
• Spouse Name
• Children
• Land owner or renter
• Whether could read and/or write
• And other important information

This information will help you to identify your ancestors/relatives and continue to document your “paper trail” for Native American tribal enrollment.

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