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Utah Fast Facts and Key Resources

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Fast Facts Statehood: 1896 First federal census: 1850 (actually taken in 1851) Available state censuses: 1856, 1872 (the latter is primarily statistical) Statewide birth and death records begin: 1905 Statewide marriage records begin: 1887 Public-land state Counties: 7 in 1850; 23 today Contact for vital records: Utah Department of Health Office of Vital Records Box View Website VIP Subscription

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