Wisconsin, State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Wisconsin census were conducted from 1855-1905. This information pertains to censuses taken in the year 1905.The state census of Wisconsin was taken in order to enumerate the population for representation purposes.

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

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The name of a relative or place of residence

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date to find other records such as birth, christening, marriage, and death records
 * Use birthplaces to research immigration records
 * Property information could be a clue in finding land, court and probate records
 * Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment or school records; children’s occupations are often listed as “at school”
 * Use the information to find more family members in additional censuses
 * Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family

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

 * Try viewing the original record. Indexes and transcriptions may not include all of the data found in the original records. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name, especially French versions
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

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

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Wisconsin state census, 1895
 * Wisconsin state census, 1905

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Tabular statements of the census enumeration and the agricultural, dairying and manufacturing interests of the state of Wisconsin : Also, alphabetical list of the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War residing in the state June 1, 1905

Citing This Collection
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