Oregon Genealogy

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US TERRITORY OR
COLONY SETTLED

Part of the Washington Territory, 1848; Oregon Territory, 1853

STATEHOOD

1859

AVAILABLE STATE CENSUSES
(OR SIMILAR)

1865, 1875, 1895, 1905 (all incomplete)

FIRST FEDERAL CENSUS

1850

PUBLIC-LAND OR
STATE-LAND STATE

Public

BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS
BEGIN

1903

MARRIAGE RECORDS
BEGIN

1906

CONTACT FOR VITAL RECORDS

Center for Health Statistics
Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293
(971) 673-1190

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Genealogy Guide to Portland, Oregon

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If your ancestors transplanted themselves to Portland, it's not difficult to find out more about them in one of America's greenest cities.

Oregon Records Details and Resources

Oregon

Where to find Oregon census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.

Oregon History and Research Overview

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Learn about Oregon's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.

Oregon Archives, Libraries and Societies

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Find contact information for archives, libraries and other genealogical organizations in Oregon.