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Chicago's growing population supported the emergence during the late nineteenth century of more specialized funeral service businesses, which formed associations to enhance their standing and authority.
- Funeral Service Industry
11,583.70/sq mi. Growth Since 2020. -3.83%(-105,170) The current population of Chicago, Illinois is2,638,159based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at2,743,329. Population by Race.
Apr 1, 2020 · Chicago city, Illinois. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
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Biographies
1. Album of Genealogy and Biography, Cook County, Illinois. Chicago : Calumet Book and Engraving Co., 1897. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive. 2. Genealogical and Biographical Record of Cook County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois : Lake City Pub. Co., 1894. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library. 3. Historical Review of Chicago and Cook County : and Selected Biography. 3 volumes. By A. N. Waterman. Chicago, Illinois : Lewis Pub. Co., 1908. Online at: Vol. 1 - FamilySearc...
Cemeteries
1. Register of Confederate Soldiers Who Died in Camp Douglas 1862-65 and Lie Buried in Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, Ills. Online at: Internet Archive. Burr Oak Cemetery 4400 W. 127th Street Alsip, IL 60803 Cook County Cemetery in Dunning Over 38,000 burials over seventy years, the cemetery served as an institutional cemetery for Cook County. The Cemetery database of known burialsis a work in progress, with over 7800 entries. Chicago City Cemetery City Cemetery existed as a burial ground from 1...
Census Records
For information and tips on accessing census records online, see Illinois Census. 1. 1870 Chicago Census Report, Volume 1, 1870 at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
Archives
Listed below are archives in Cook County. For state-wide facilities, see Illinois Archives and Libraries. Illinois Regional Archives Depository Ronald Williams Library Northeastern Illinois University 500 North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625-4699 Phone: 773-442-4506 Search the online indexes for the following IRAD databases that include Cook County and City of Chicago records: 1. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index(1763-1900) 2. Illinois Statewide Death Index(1916–1950) 3. Illinois Statewid...
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map- search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries 1. FamilySearch Centersprovide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites. 2. FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to mostcenter-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries 1. Buffalo Grove Illinois FamilySearch Center 2. Chic...
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Cook County. For state-wide library facilities, see Illinois Archives and Libraries. Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 North Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5910 Phone: 847-392-0100 Fax: 847-506-2650 Website Elk Grove Village Library 1001 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3391 Phone: 847-439-0447 Website Harold Washington Library Center 400 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605 Special Collections, 9th Floor Phone: 312-747-4300 Email: sp...
Listed below are societies in Cook County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Illinois Societies. Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago (AAGHSC) PO Box 37-7651 Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: 773-602-2743 Email: aaghsc@yahoo.com Website Berwyn Historical Society 1401 Grove Avenue PO Box 479 Berwyn, IL 60402 Ph...
The Cook County ILGenWeb Project, an member of The ILGenWeb ProjectFamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publicatio...The Gibbons Family, now in their 3rd Generation of Service to Families in the Chicago and Northwest Suburban area, opened their first funeral home in Chicago at 4245 W. Madison in Chicago.
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The demographics of Chicago show that it is a very large, and ethnically and culturally diverse metropolis. It is the third largest city and metropolitan area in the United States by population. Chicago was home to over 2.7 million people in 2020, accounting for over 25% of the population in the Chicago metropolitan area, home to approximately ...
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