New Jersey State Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes an index and images of the census for the state of New Jersey in the year 1895. It is a printed form that was filled in by hand by the enumerator. It is arranged by county and by township within each county.This census included all counties.

The state of New Jersey took a state census every 10 years beginning in 1855 and continuing through 1915, in the years between federal censuses. The census was compiled to obtain a count of the population to determine how many representatives the state would send to Congress.

The 1890 U.S. Federal Census was damaged and destroyed by fire in 1921. Less than 1 percent of the schedules are available for research today. Because of this problem, the 1895 New Jersey State Census is a highly valuable source as it provides information that would otherwise be found in the Federal Census.

For a list of available and missing New Jersey censuses, see New Jersey Censuses Existing and Lost.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Census
 * Name
 * Gender
 * Race
 * If foreign born, birthplace
 * Age by class

Coverage Table
The following counties are included in the collection:

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * The approximate age and residence in 1895
 * The names of family members

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information and to find additional information. You could get a copy of the original record from the New Jersey State Archive

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the ages listed to determine approximate birth dates and find the family in additional censuses
 * Use the information found in the record to find vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of New Jersey.
 * New Jersey Guided Research
 * New Jersey Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Other FamilySearch Collections
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FamilySearch Catalog

 * State census, 1885
 * State Census, 1895

Citing This Collection
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