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What happened to most of the 1890 United States census?

It was destroyed in a fire.

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  1. It was destroyed in a fire ✔
  2. It was never taken
  3. It is still secret

Why: A fire in 1921 destroyed most of the 1890 census, so other records must fill gaps.

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Answer: It was destroyed in a fire. A fire in 1921 destroyed most of the 1890 census, so other records must fill gaps.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    the 1890 United States census, which was destroyed in a fire in 1921
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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