Minnesota State Census, 1875 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of indexes and images to the population schedules listing inhabitants of the State of Minnesota as of May 1, 1875.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before you begin your search, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The place where your ancestor lived
 * The approximate age of your ancestor
 * The names of family members who may have lived nearby

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.

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

 * Search for a birth records
 * Search for the family in federal census records
 * Search for church, land, and probate records

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

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
 * There is also the possibility that a family was missed in the census
 * Consult the Minnesota Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Minnesota.
 * Minnesota Guided Research
 * Minnesota Record Finder
 * Minnesota Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Minnesota Research, 1880-Present

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FamilySearch Catalog

 * State census, 1875
 * Jay W. Liedman and Terri Bulthuis, Index to the 1875 Minnesota state census for Chippewa County Willmar, Minnesota : s.n., c2002 FHL 977.639 X22L]
 * Jay W. Liedman and Terri Bulthuis,Index to the 1875 Minnesota state census for Chisago countyWillmar, Minnesota : J.W. Liedman & T. Bulthuis, 2001 FHL 977.661 X22L 1875

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Jay W. Liedman and Terri Bulthuis,Index to the 1875 Minnesota state census for Meeker County Willmar, Minnesota : J.W. Liedman & T. Bulthuis, 2006. FHL 977.649 X22L 1875

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