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Jefferson County, Oklahoma Facts

When was Jefferson County, OK Created?
Jefferson County was established on July 16, 1907 from Comanche County and part of Chickasaw Nation.

What is the County Seat of Jefferson County, OK?
The County Seat is located in Waurika and the county government website is http://www.waurika.us/

What counties are adjacent to Jefferson County, OK?
Bordering Counties are Stephens CountyCarter CountyLove CountyMontague County, Texas, Clay County, Texas, Cotton County.

Jefferson County, OK Vital Records

Where can find Jefferson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Jefferson County vital records can be found at the Oklahoma Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, and death records since October 1908. County marriage and divorce records are located in the local Clerk of Courts officeThere is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Oklahoma for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events.

You can search online for Jefferson County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Oklahoma Birth Certificate or Death Certificate Applications to mail.

Jefferson County, OK Census Records


What Jefferson County, OK census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Jefferson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1910192019301940.

Another census resource is the Oklahoma Territorial Census, 1890 and 1907. You will discover free online in addition to printable census forms that can help with your research. See Also Oklahoma Census Records Research Guide.

Jefferson County, OK Courthouse and Government Records

Jefferson County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Jefferson County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Jefferson County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Oklahoma courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Oklahoma residents. The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Jefferson County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Oklahoma Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Jefferson County, OK Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Jefferson County, OK?
A list of Jefferson County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Oklahoma Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Jefferson County, OK Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Jefferson County, OK?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Jefferson County.

Jefferson Co. OK Books, Newspapers & Publications

Jefferson Co. OK Cemeteries & Church Records

Jefferson Co. OK Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Jefferson Co. OK General and History Websites

Jefferson Co. OK Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Jefferson Co. OK Military Records