Cochran County, Texas

Census Records

Census records help preserve the names, households, occupations, birthplaces, and movements of the people who lived in or passed through Cochran County, Texas.

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Archive note: Cochran County was created in 1876, but the area remained sparsely settled for many years. When researching families believed to have been in this area before permanent settlement, parent county and nearby county records may be helpful.

Available Census Records

1900

1900 Census

Cochran County census record page.

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1910

1910 Census

Transcribed 1910 census records with links to original sheet images.

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1920

1920 Census

Cochran County census record page.

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1930

1930 Census

Cochran County census record page.

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1940

1940 Census

Cochran County census record page.

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1950

1950 Census

The 1950 census is publicly available through the National Archives. A Cochran County page may be added here later.

National Archives

Research Notes

1890 Census

Damaged and Destroyed

The 1890 federal census was heavily damaged by fire in 1921. Most remaining damaged portions were later destroyed, leaving very few surviving population schedules.

Public Release

72-Year Rule

Federal census population schedules are released to the public after 72 years. The 1950 census has been released, and the 1960 census is expected to become publicly available in 2032.

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