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.

Image Visibility
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The 1895 New Jersey State Census generally includes the following:


 * 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?
You can search the index or view the images or both. 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

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page.
 * 1) Select County
 * 2) Select Town or Township

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.

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?

 * Copy the citation below, in case you need to find this record again later.
 * 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 church and vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death records.
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records.
 * Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family.
 * Church Records were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.

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. Try searching for these names as well.
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Citing This Collection
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 * Collection Citation:

"New Jersey State Census, 1895. Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 2017. Citing New Jersey State Archives. New Jersey Department of State, Trenton.

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