Facts

Bad Handwriting

Census records were generated by enumerators.  Some who had very bad handwriting.

California State Census

California conducted a state-wide census in 1852, but it is highly damaged.

New Jery State Censuses

New Jersey conducted state census in 1855, 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, 1905 and 1915.

Rhode Island State Censuses

Rhode Island conducted a state census in 1777 (Colonial census), 1777 (Military census), 1782, 1865, 1875. 1885, 1905, 1915, 1925 and 1935.

Massachusetts State Censuses

Massachusetts conducted a state census in 1855 and 1865.

Minnesota State Censuses

The state of Minnesota conducted a state census i n the following years: 1849, 1850, 1853, 1855, 1857, 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895 and 1905.

Michigan State Censuses

Michigan held state census in the years of 1854, 1864, 1874, 1884 and 1904

Michigan Territorial Census

The Michigan 1810 Territorial Census Records are missing.

Nebraska State Censuses

Nebraska held a state census in the following years:  1855 and 1885.

Florida State Censuses

Florida conducted a state census in the years of 1867, 1875, 1885, 1935 and 1945.

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We are indebted to Lee County Genealogy Society (FL) for a large majority of the "Facts" available on this page. Their list originally contained just over 490 facts. We have reduced that number for our site but will add some as we continue to build our new website.