Each state became a part of the United States at different times. Below are two different videos on the creation of the United States.
Short version
Longer and more detailed version
They began taking Federal Census records at different times because they joined the United States at different times. Some of those records have been lost. All that exist can be found online from 1790 to 1940. The 1950 Federal census will become a public record in April 2022. There is a 72 waiting period for these records to become public records.
Many of these states also took their own state censuses. The review of these state censuses is being posted on Facebook and Instagram during 2020. Shortly after they are posted, they will be added to this page.
Alabama
Federal censuses available for Alabama exist from 1830 to 1940
The United States Census Bureau states that Alabama has state censuses for 1818, 1820, 1821, 1823, 1850, 1855, 1866 and 1907. The state census records that I could find online were 1820, 1850, 1855 and 1866. The following posts will give more detail about these state census records.
The Alabama 1820 state census gives only a little information and covers a few counties.
Alabama did a state census as well as a federal census in 1850. The Alabama 1850 state census gives about the same information as the 1820 census.
Alabama did another state census in 1855 but did not cover as many counties as they did in 1850.
The Alabama 1866 state census collected information from many counties, but they didn’t ask for much information.
Alaska
Alaska became the 39th state on the 3rd January 1959.
Only a few census records were collected between 1870 and 1907. They were not collected each year. The information found online is available through Ancestry.com. From the top menu choose, “Search” and then “Card Catalog”. Type in Alaska census. You then need to type in the name of your ancestor to see the information.
The census records contain just the person’s name and were done mostly for St Paul and St. George Islands.
Arizona
Arizona became the 48th state on the 14th February 1912.
Arizona state census information for 1864, 1866, 1876 and 1882 can be found on Ancestry.com. On the main menu type in “Search” and the “Card Catalog”. Type in Arizona census. The first result is Arizona, Territorial Census Records, 1864-1882. There is a Navajo County census for 1910, and a complied census index for 1831-1880 that can also be searched.
The information collected in 1864 gives name, age, sex, birth, naturalization information. If the person was married, it asked where the family was living.
The 1866 and 1876 census only asks for a person’s name and where they lived.
The 1882 census gives a person’s name, their age and place of birth.
Arkansas
Arkansas became the 25th state on the 15th June 1836.
https://www.census.gov/…/other_resources/state_censuses.html gives the state census dates as 1823, 1829, 1865, and 1911. Family Search has the 1823, 1829 and 1911 censuses in book form, but it is not online. Under the catalog type in Arkansas, United States and then look under census.
California
California became the 31st state on the 9th September 1850..
Family Search has only the 1852 census online. Go to Search in the top menu. Then type in California State Census and the 1852 census will come up. According to US Census Bureau California had nine state censuses done; 1788, 1790, 1796, 1797-98, 1816, 1836, 1844, 1852. https://www.census.gov/…/other_resources/state_censuses.html Ancestry also has the 1852 California state census. Under the Card Catalog search for California State Census, 1852. Ancestry has voting records. Under the Card Catalog search for California, Voter Registers, 1866-1898.
The 1852 California state census asked for the name of all persons in the household, age, sex, color (race), occupation, birthplace and their last residence.
Colorado
Colorado became the 38th sate on the 1st August 1876.
Both Family Search and Ancestry provide the 1885 census online.
The 1885 Colorado state census asks for the address, name of each person in the household, color (race), sex, age (if born in the previous year, it asks for the month), occupation, health questions, education and the birthplace of self and parents.
Connecticut
Connecticut became the 5th state on the 9th January 1799.
Connecticut did not take any state censuses. Searching for tax or records, or directories is an alternative.
Delaware
Delaware became the 1st state on the 7th December 1787.
On the United States Census Bureau it lists 1782 as a state census. https://www.census.gov/…/other_resources/state_censuses.html In the Family Search catalog it states, “ Delaware 1782 tax assessment and census lists — Index to volumes 1-10 of the Delaware Genealogical Society journal. This index is available to be viewed at LDS Family History Centers. https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1392068.
District of Columbia
District of Columbia (DC) is not a state, but a federal census was taken for this city beginning in 1800. Part of DC can also be found in the 1890 census.
Florida
Florida became the 27th state on the 3rd March 1845.
The United States Census Bureau list the following state censuses for Florida: 1825, 1855, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1875, 1885, 1895, 1935, and 1945. The online records that I could find were 1867, 1875, 1885, 1945 and 1935. Family Search: Search~Records~Find a Collection. Type in Florida State Census. They have 1885, 1935 and 1945 online. Ancestry: Search~Catalog. Type in Title: Florida; Keyword(s): State Census. The have a database with the records from 1867 to 1945, but 1895 is not included. Another database is just for 1885.
Ancestry has this census in a database listed for Florida, State Census, 1867-1945. Use the catalog to find this database. On the right side there is a section that says, “Browse this collection”. You can choose 1867 and chose a specific county to search. You can also just choose to search by the name and see if they come up in the 1867 census.
Ancestry has this census in a database listed for Florida, State Census, 1867-1945. Use the catalog to find this database. On the right side there is a section that says, “Browse this collection”. You can choose 1875 and chose a specific county to search. You can also just choose to search by the name and see if they come up in the 1875 census.
Both Ancestry and Family Search have a database just for the 1885
The 1935 Florida census can be found on both Family Search and Ancestry. Family Search: Search>Records>Find a Collection. Type in Florida State Census and chose the 1935 database. Ancestry: Search>Catalog>Title:Florida>Keyword:State Census.
The 1945 Florida census can be found on both Family Search and Ancestry. Family Search: Search~Records~Find a Collection. Type in Florida State Census and chose the 1945 database. Ancestry: Search~Catalog~Title:Florida~Keyword:State Census
Georgia
Georgia became the 4th state on the 2 January 1788.
The United States Census Bureau gives the following dates for state censuses: 1798, 1800, 1810, 1827, 1834, 1838, 1845, 1852, 1853, 1859, 1865, 1879. Family Search has the 1896 Census for Atlantic City 1896 with the following information: Name, Address, Age, Sex, Race and Nativity. It also provides the 1790, 1827, 1835, 1845, 1864. 1835 are the Cherokee census records and they are available online in a book form. Ancestry has a compiled Census and substitute indexes, 1790-1890.
The United States Census Bureau gives the following dates for state censuses: 1798, 1800, 1810, 1827, 1834, 1838, 1845, 1852, 1853, 1859, 1865, 1879. Family Search has the 1896 Census for Atlantic City 1896 with the following information: Name, Address, Age, Sex, Race and Nativity. It also provides the 1790, 1827, 1835, 1845, 1864. 1835 are the Cherokee census records and they are available online in a book form. Ancestry has a compiled Census and substitute indexes, 1790-1890.
Hawaii
Hawaii became the 50th State on the 21 August 1959.
The US Census Bureau gives the dates of 1878, 1890 and 1896 for state census records in Hawaii, but the only census found online is the 1866.
Family Search: Records are available online, but it is hard to find them. FS Film Census filed, 1847-1896 # 007903271; You need to click on the little camera. This record is mixed with many other records. There is no index for this film. Image 158 is Oahu 1849 and image 307 was 1866 Island of Hawaii. Some records were recorded in Hawaiian so it was difficult for me to read.
Idaho
Idaho became the 43rd state on the 3rd July 1890.
Idaho did not take any state censuses. Searching for directories, land records and church records is another option to find relatives between the federal census records.
Illinois
Illinois became the 21st state on the 34rd December 1818.
US Census Bureau gives the following years for state censuses; g. 1810, 1818, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835, 1840, 1845, 1855, 1865. I could not find anything before 1825 online.
1825 Illinois state census: Only for the counties of Edwards, Fulton, and Randolph; Head of Household; Free white males 21 and up and 21 and under; Free white females; Servants and Slaves Male and Female; Free persons of color; male and female; Manufactories.
Illinois 1835 state census: Fayette, Fulton, Jasper, and Morgan; Head of Household, 0-10 10-20 to 90 over; male and female; colored free males and females; Indentured; stone mill, water mill, ? hose mill.
Illinois 1845 state census: Cass, Putnam and Tazewell; All people with age written under one of the columns; 16, 26,36, 46,56,66,76,86,96,100;
Illinois 1855 state census: Name of Head of Household, age ranges 0-10; 10-20, 20-30,30-40;40-50; + up to over 90. Each range is divided by the number of males and females; # of free persons of color; Militia; Manufacturies of all kinds (no answer); Agricultural Questions; Educational Questions Illinois 1865 state census: Name of Head of Household, age ranges 0-10; 10-20, 20-30,30-40;40-50; + up to over 100. Each range is divided by the number of males and females; # of free persons of color; # of Manufactures and annual production (no answer); # of Coal Mines; Value of Live Stock, Value of Grain Production, Value of Agricultural Products; # of Pounds of Wool; Educational Questions.
Indiana
Indiana became the 19th State on the 11th of December 1816.
US Census Bureau lists the following state census records: 1807, 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919, 1931. Most of these I could not find. Below are a few links that give links to some of the years and the counties where the enumeration took place. i. Indiana State Library: https://www.in.gov/library/files/Indiana%20State%20Censuses%20and%20Enumerations.pdf ii. New Horizons Genealogy website: http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/in-census.htm iii. My Free Census Records: http://www.myfreecensus.com/indiana-census-records.htm
Iowa
Iowa became the 29th state on the 28th December 1846.
Iowa was really good at taking state censuses. You are lucky if you have a relative that lived in Iowa. See what you can find about your relatives in these records.
These were found these on Ancestry.com. Use the card catalog and type in Iowa State Census.
These were found these on Ancestry.com. Use the card catalog and type in Iowa State Census.
These were found these on Ancestry.com. Use the card catalog and type in Iowa State Census.
These were found in the 1856 Iowa state census records on Ancestry.com. Use the card catalog and type in Iowa State Census. A lot of information can be found on these records.
1885 indexed Name of each person, Township, Range, Section, Street and number or other accurate designation, if in town plat. Age, sex, color, Marital status, Occupation, Place of birth each person, Parents list N for Native, F if Foreign, subject to military duty, Entitled to vote, Alien who has taken out first papers, Cannot read or write, over 10 years old, Deaf and dumb, blind, insane or idiotic.
This is another wonderful state census especially since there is no 1890 census. 1895: Name, Age, Sex, Race, Marital Status, Birthplace and residence, Parents are Native or Foreign born, Occupation, Religious belief, Military, Health, Education 1. Family Search: You can view the actual records. 2. Ancestry: Just gives indexed information. You cannot see the records.
Indexed in a vertical format Name, PO Box address, Sex (can read or write), Color, Age, Place of birth self, mother, father, own home yes or no, Value of house or farm, naturalized yes or no, years in us, Years in Iowa, marital status, education, occupation, military service. Religious denomination is given for each family. 1. Family Search: Use the card catalog. Type in United States, Iowa. Click on online. Go to the 1905 census and go down the page result to find the county you want to search. There is a page for each individual and they are listed in alphabetical order for each county. 2. Ancestry: Use the card catalog. Type in Iowa State Census. Click on 1905 and it will take you to a database for multiple census years. On the right side you can choose 1905 and then the county. The results are just an index list of people for each county.
In 1915, the census is found in a card format in both Family Search and Ancestry: Name, age, County, Town(ship) ward, Occupation, Months in 194 unemployed, Total earnings for 1914 from occupation, Education, Birth place, do you own your home or farm; Incumbrance on farm or home, Value of farm or home, Military Service, Church Affiliation, Father and Mother’s birthplace, sex, color, marital status, Blind, Deaf, Insane, Idiot, If foreign born are you Naturalize, Years in US Years in Iowa.
The 1925 census gives the following information. Name of each person, Relationship to Head of Family, sex, color or race, age at las birthday, marital status, If owned, Free or Mortgaged, Value of this home, Amt of Mortgage, If rented amt of rent monthly, if owned amt of all insurance carried on this home, If foreign born are you naturalized, no years in US, No years in IA, Education, Place of birth, Name of Father and his birthplace, Age last Birthday, Full Maiden name of Mother and her place of birth age of last birthday, Place of marriage of Parents of Person enumerated, Military, Occupation, Church.
Kansas
Kansas became the 34th state on the 29th January 1861.
As you can see there are many Kansas state censuses. What can be found on each of the censuses can be found in the following images.
The 1855 Kansas state census can be found through the card catalog on Family Search. It is in a book format. On Ancestry, it is part of the state census collection. Use the card catalog and type in Kansas state census. Information that can be found: Name of all people, occupation, age, sex, where from, citizenship (native, naturalized, declarants), Negroes, slaves, voters.
These records were really voting records so give just names of people who voted. Not all counties are in the collection. This can be found on Ancestry.com in their Kansas state census collection.
The information is Just like the federal 1860 census; Dwelling House, Family No, Name, Age, Sex, Color, Regiment, Company, Occupation, Estate (Real and Personal), Birth, Marital Status, Education, Cannot read or write over age 20, Health (Deaf, dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or convict.
The 1875 Kansas State Census is similar to the 1870 Federal Census. The information that can be found is Dwelling, Family number, Names of every person, age, sex, race, occupation Real Estate Real and Personal, Birthplace, where from to KS, education, (broken down by age). It can be found on Family Search and Ancestry.com.
The information that can be found is Dwelling, Family #, Name of every person, age, sex, color, marital status, occupation, Place of birth, where from to KS, Education broken down by age.military 6 questions. This can be found on Family Search and Ancestry.com
This census and the 1885 census are wonderful substitutes for the lost 1890 census. The information that can be found in the 1895 census is Dwelling, F #, Name of every person, age, sex, color, birthplace, from where to KS, Occupation, education broken up by age, six questions about military. This can be found on Family Search and Ancestry.com.
The 1905 census contains the following information: Owned or rented, owned free or mortgaged, farm or house, dwelling #, family #, Name of every person, age, sex, color, birthplace, Where from to KS, occupation, education, 6 questions about military. This can be found on Family Search and Ancestry.com.
The 1915 Kansas State Census contains the following information: Owned or rented, owned free or mortgaged, farm or house, dwelling #, family #, Name of every person, age, sex, color, birthplace, Where from to KS, occupation, education, six military questions. It also asks if they had a home library with 10 or more books.
The 1925 Kansas State Census contains the following information: Owned or rented, owned free or mortgaged, farm or house, dwelling #, family #, Name of every person, age, sex, color, birthplace, Where from to KS, occupation, education, and citizenship questions.
Kentucky
Kentucky became the 15th state on the 14 Feb 1812.
Kentucky has no state census records, but records like probate and tax records are available online and can be read at home and don’t have to be viewed from a family history center.
Louisiana
Louisiana became the 18th state on the 30 April 1812.
Louisiana has no state censuses.
Maine
Maine became the 23rd state on the 15th March 1820
There were no state censuses taken, but in 1837 there was a Surplus Revenue Census taken.
The information for 1837 Surplus Revenue Census can be found on Family Search. It is not indexed, but you can see the images. Search>Catalog; Type in United States, Maine; click on online only; Find United States, Maine; Census (3); Maine, surplus revenue census, 1837A; Name of head of household. Then it lists numbers in columns; Persons under 4 years of age; Persons 4 years and under 21 years of age; Persons 21 years of age and upwards; Total Or under 4; 4 under 21; 21 +; Total.
Maryland
Maryland became the 7th state on the 28th April 1788.
Only one state census.
This census taken before Maryland became a state. It gives a person’s location, their name and age.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts became the 6th state on the 6th of February 1788.
Massachusetts took two state censuses; 1855 and 1865.
The 1855 Massachusetts state census can be found on both Family Search and Ancestry. This is what can be found on this census: Name of every person, age, sex, color, profession, birthplace, (deaf and dumb, blind, Insane, Idiotic, pauper or convict).
The 1865 Massachusetts state census can be found on Family Search and Ancestry. This is what can be found in the 1865 census: Name of every person, age, sex, color, birthplace, marital status, can read and write, Ratable Polls, Legal Voters, and naturalized voters.
Michigan
Michigan became the 26th state on the 26th January 1837.
Family Search has the book explaining about the 1904 census, but the enumeration information is not available. Family Search has a 1915 census listed. This is an Indian census roll. The information is not available online.
Family Search 1894: Names all in the household, age, sex, color, relationship, marital status, married within the census year (June1 1893 to June 1 1894), number of children, number of children living, and birthplace of self and parents (on top section of page). Children born to the family during census year, occupation, military, health and school information, Time of residence within the state, number of years in the US, status if not living at home (on the bottom of the page).
Minnesota
Minnesota became the 32nd state on the 11th of May 1858.
Minnesota had multiple state censuses. Various information can be found in the different years. In 1836 there is an Iowa census for Dubuque and Demoine that covers some areas that became part of the state of Minnesota. It is in a book format.
The 1850 Minnesota Territory census that covers Itasco, Wahnahta and Mankahta coutnies. It is also in a book format. Information in this record contains the name of each person, their age, gender, occupation and birthplace.
1857 – Minnesota Terrtory contains the name of each person, age, gender, birthplace, native or naturalized voter and occupation.
The 1865 state census contains the name of each person, gender or total males and females in household. Other heading, but nothing filled in: health and, military questions: Soldier or Officer in service of US June 1, 1865.
The 1875 state census contains the name of each person, age, gender, color, Nativity, State or Country, parent’s nativity.
The 1885 census contains the name of each person, age, gender, color, birthplace, mark if parents are of foreign birth, and health questions.
Minnesota 1895 state census as for the name of each person, age, sex, color, birthplace, how long a resident of state and enumeration district, occupation, if parents are foreign born.
The Minnesota 1905 is the last state census for Minnesota. It asks for the name of each person, address, sex, age, color, place of birth for self and parents, residency, occupation, and military (Soldier or Sailor and War: Civil or Spanish).
Mississippi
Mississippi became the 20th state on the 10th December 1817.
Mississippi has many different state censuses but most of them are for just one or two counties. Each of them ask different questions, Many of them just ask the name of the head of household. Some of the other things you might find are birth, death, persons over age 70, age ranges for male and female, number of slaves, occupation, etc. Ancestry has a searchable database, Use the catalog and type in Mississippi state census to view the database. Family Search does not offer these records online.
Missouri
Missouri became the 24th state on the 10th August 1821.
Family Search offers a database with years from 1832 to 1933. You can search by name or browse all the records. Ancestry offers a database from 1844 to 1881.
Various counties are found in the different years with various information asked for each of the different censuses. The 1876 census was the only year in which most all counties had state census taken.
The 1876 state census is the only census that covers most of the counties. The questions asked are the name of every person, age, sex, race, health(deaf, dumb, blind, insane, Livestock; no horses, mules, jacks, Jennets, cattle, sheep, hogs, Products; Wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, tobacco, wool, sugar, hay, Hemp, whisky, whine and molasses.
Montana
Montana became the 41st state on the 8th November 1889.
Montana did not take a state census.
Nebraska
Nebraska became the 37th state on the 1st March 1867.
Nebraska had a few different state census years. These records can be viewed on Family Search and Ancestry in different formats.
Family Search has the census years 1854-1856 online in a book format. Ancestry offers the 1854-1870 database is just an index format.
Family Search offers the 1885 searchable database with viewable images. Ancestry offers the 1860-1885 database with viewable images.
Nevada
Nevada became the 36th state on the 31 October 1864.
Nevada had two state censuses.
Only the name age and location can be found in the 1862 census.
The 1875 census offers a little more information.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire became the 9th state on the 31st October 1864.
Only one non federal census was taken and it was when New Hampshire was a colony.
Family Search has this available in book form. Use the card catalog to find the call number. Ancestry has an index to this record. This is an alphabetized list of head of household. It is called Inhabitants of New Hampshire, 1776.
New Jersey
New Jersey became the 3rd state on the 18th December 1787.
New Jersey has quite a few state censuses.
1855 and 1865: Native: Name of Head of Household; # of White males and females, Colored males and females; Foreign: : # of White males and females; White Children and Colored Children between the ages of 5 and 16.
This is found on Ancestry and not on Family Search 1875: Name of each person, age last Birthday; sex; birth (Foreign or Native); Color; Place of Birth (City and State or Country); Parentage (Native or Foreign); Occupation, Health (Sussex County Only).
1885 and 1895: Name of each person, Native Born (White and Colored, Male and Female); Foreign Born (Male and Female, Irish, German, Other); Age (Male and Female: 0-5, 5-20, 20-60, 60+).
1905 and 1915: Name of each person, color/race, sex, Birth date month and year, age, marital status, birthplace of self and parents, citizenship, naturalization, occupation, education, ownership of home.
New Mexico
New Mexico became the 47th state on the 6th January 1912.
New Mexico only has one state census which was taken in 1885.
The 1885 New Mexico Census can be found on Family Search and Ancestry. Information that can be found is the name of each person, Race, Sex, Age, Month if born in the year, relationship, occupation, health, education, birth of self and parents.
New York
New York became the 11th state on the 26th July 1788.
Be sure to check on Family Search in the catalog for earlier census years. They do have some counties that had censuses taken in earlier years. Look farther down on the page for the little camera to view these earlier census records online. Example: There are census records for Chautauqua County, NY in 1825, 1835 and 1845.These records are not indexed. Some of the records show the town name so if you know what town your ancestors lived in, you can search for the town and then look through the records.
The 1825, 1835 and 1845 census records are found in Family Search but kind of hard to find. Go to Search – Catalog – United States, New York. Click on Online and then hit search. Click on 1825 or 1835 or 1845 census-1825. Then click on one of the counties that has one of those years listed. Scroll down until you see little camera icon and click on the one you want. The 1825, 1835 and 1845 records are not indexed yet. You have to scroll through the records. Some of these records have the town or township listed at the top or end of the record when the recorder states that he has completed the record. This will make it easier if you know the town your family came from.
1855 – 1875: What is the house built of (log, framed, plank), Value, Name of everyone, age, sex, color, relationship, birthplace, marital status, how long lived in town, occupation, Voters, Aliens, cannot read or write, Owner of land, health. 1865: ask about military service.
1892: Name of each person, sex, age, color, birthplace, citizen or alien, occupation.
1905, 1915, 1925: Address, Name of each person, relationship, color, sex, age, birthplace, # of years in US, Citizen or alien, occupation.
North Carolina
North Carolina became the 12th state on the 21 November 1789.
North Carolina has one census that was done between 1784 & 1787.
1786: White males 21 -60, under 21 & above 60, females all ages, Blacks 12 -50, under 12 & above 60: Only found on Ancestry online. Family Search has films.
North Dakota
North Dakota became the 39th State on the 2nd November 1889.
There are three state censuses.
1885: Name of each person, Age, Sex, Race, Nativity.
1915: Name of each person, Age, Race.
1925: Name of each person, Age, Sex, Race, Nativity.
Ohio
Ohio became the 17th state on the 19th February 1803.
No states were taken in Ohio.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma became the 46th state on the 16 November 1907.
Two state censuses were taken in Oklahoma. There are Cherokee lists for 1835, 1851 and 1852 online at Family Search.
The 1890 is for the Cherokee Nation as well as the Oklahoma Territory. Family Search has this online, but it must be seen at a Family History Center.
1890, 1907 can be found on Ancestry and they can be found in the database called, “All Oklahoma, Territorial Census, 1890 and 1907.”
Oregon
Oregon became the 33rd state on the 14th February 1859.
Censuses for different counties were taken in different years.
1851-1854; 1890: Ancestry (Compiled Census Index,1841-1890) is an index only for this year: Name and location; Provisional and territorial census record of Oregon, 1842-1859 Family Search: Can only be seen at a family history center.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania became the 2nd state on the 12 December 1787.
Pennsylvania has no state censuses.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island became the 12th state on the 29 May 1790.
Lucky you if you have ancestors from Rhode Island. Rhode Island did lots of state censuses.
Information on these can be found on Ancestry in their database called, “Rhode Island, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1740-1890.”
Family Search has this record in a book format that is alphabetized. Ancestry also provides an index.
On Ancestry this is called the 1777 Military Census. This is viewed on Family Search only at one of their family history centers.
1865: Family Search is not indexed: Images only; Name of every person, age, sex, race, place of birth, Nationality, Read and Write, Occupation, naturalized voters, School, Health, Military (Must look farther down the page. The first films are just name cards. j. 1865 – 1935 Ancestry database.
1865 – 1935 Ancestry database. Family Search is available only at one of their Family History Centers.
1865 – 1935 Ancestry database. Name of each person, relationship, race, age, Marital status, Place of Birth, Parentage, Occupation, School, Political condition, Naturalized Alien.
Family Search has cards for individuals: sex, number in this family, Name, Residence, Voting, Relationship, Race, Age, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, native Born, Marital status, Immigration, # of years in US. Number of years in RI, Number of months resident during Census Year in Town in which now living; Birthplace of parents, Naturalization, Voter, Read, Write, Occupation Months unemployed, Military, Received a pension, Religion (Records seem to be in alphabetical order, not listed with family members. There is an indexed record.
1865 – 1935 Ancestry database. Street name, Name of each person, Relationship, Sex, Color, Age, Birthplace of self and parents, citizenship, Occupation.
1865 – 1935 Ancestry database. Street name, Name of each person, Relationship, Sex, Color, Age, Birthplace of self, citizenship.
The 1935 census is found on individual cards and listed in alphabetical order. To find family members you would have to find each person and match their addresses.
South Carolina
South Carolina became the 8th state on the 23 May 1788.
There are no state censuses for South Carolina.
South Dakota
South Dakota became the 40th state on the 2nd November 1889.
South Dakota has four state censuses.
Family Search has this record available at Family History Centers. Ancestry: Same form as 1880 census; Name of each person, Race, Sex, Age Relationship, Marital Status, Occupation, Health: Blind, Deaf and dumb, Idiotic, Insane, Maimed, Crippled…, Education, Birthplace of self and parents.
Family Search has this record available at Family History Centers. Ancestry: Name of each person, Age and Sex, Nationality.
i. Family Search has this record available in a card format: Name, Location, age, Occupation, Place of Birth, Years in SD, Years in United States, Birthplace of parents. On the right side: Sex, Race, Marital Status, Read/Write, Blind, Deaf, Idiotic, Insane. Ancestry provides only an index only.
Family Search has this record available in a card format. Name, age, location, Occupation, do you own your home or farm, Birthplace, Ancestry, Parents birthplace, Extent of Education, Graduate of, Military Service, Maiden name of wife, Year Married, Church affiliation. On right side: Sex, color, Marital status, Read/Write, Blind/Deaf…, Years in Us, Yeas in SD. Ancestry provides only an index only.
Tennessee
Tennessee became the 16th state on the 1st June 1796.
Tennessee has only one state census.
This record only provides names of individuals.
Texas
Texas became the 34th state on the 29 December 1845.
Texas has two state census records.
This is in book format found online on Family Search.1826 Atascosito: Name of males and females, marital status, sex, age, where born, occupation and remarks.
1846: Republic of Texas Poll List: Name and county. This is in book format found on Ancestry.com
Utah
Utah became a state on the 4th January 1896.
Utah only has one state census in 1851
This is found on Family Search in a book format but it is online. It is an alphabetized list with name, age, race, sex, birth, Occupation, County and house number. It is all coded so you have to refer to the first pages that give what the numbers stand for.
Vermont
Vermont became a state on the 4 March 1791.
No state censuses were made.
Virginia
Virginia became a state on the 25 July 1788.
Only one census could be found online for the 1785.
1785: Family Search: Book Format: name of head of household, # of white persons in family, dwelling house, other buildings.
Washington
Washington became a state on the 11 November 1889.
Many censes dates were found, but the only online database that could be found was with Ancestry.com that covers the years 1857 – 1892.
Ancestry Washington Stated and Territorial Censuses, 1857 – 1892
i. 1856 Name, Age, occupation, Marital Status, Birth county, Citizen or Alien
ii. 1857 name, Age in ranges, MS, Birth location
iii. 1860
iv. 1871: name, age, sex, race, occupation, married, birthplace
West Virginia
West Virginia became a state on the 20 June 1863.
No state census records are known to exist.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin became a state on the 29 May 1848.
Wisconsin is another of those wonderful states that did many state censuses.
Head of Household and how many are in the home. (Film section 2: Starts on image 153, Bottom of page 251. This is in a book format).
1842: Head of Household, Color, Sex (Section 3 of film).
1846: Head of Household, Color, Sex.
1847: Head of Household, Color, Sex (First Section 1 of Film).
1855: Name of Head of Household, Color, Sex, Health.
vii. 1875: Name of Head of Household, Color, Sex, Health.
1865: Name of Head of Household, Color, Sex, Health, Foreign Birth.
1885: Name of Head of Household, Color, Sex, Nativity.
1895: Name of Head of Household, Color, Sex, Nativity.
1905: Name of each person, relationship, Color, Sex, Age, Marital Status, Birthplace of self and parents, Occupation, Ownership of home.
Wyoming
Wyoming became a state on the 10 July 1890.
Wyoming has three different state censuses.
1869: Name of each person, age, sex, Race, Occupation, Residence in Territory, Birthplace, Citizen.
1875: Name of each person, age, sex, color, Occupation, Birthplace, School.
