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Oregon implemented statewide birth registration in 1903. Earlier records, however, can be found in county archives or through church documentation. Pioneering families often kept records in family Bibles. The Oregon State Archives and local historical societies hold valuable records, including delayed birth certificates for individuals born before formal registration.
Oregon, a destination of the Oregon Trail, has a history tied to Native American tribes and settlers during westward expansion. Its diverse population includes Scandinavian and Asian communities.
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