New Mexico, Territorial Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains indexes and images of the population schedule listing inhabitants of the New Mexico Territory in 1885. This collection coincides with NARA publication M846.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information is usually found in this collection:


 * Name
 * Color
 * Sex
 * Age
 * Month of birth if born within the census year
 * Relationship to head of the household
 * Marital status
 * Occupation
 * Sick, deaf, dumb, blind, or mentally ill
 * Attending school
 * Can read and write
 * Birthplace (state or country)
 * Birthplace of parents (state or country)

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The age and place of residence

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the County
 * 2) Select the City/Town/Village/Precinct to view the images.

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?

 * Use the ages listed to determine approximate birth dates and find the family in census records
 * Use the ages or estimated birth dates to find vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death
 * Search for the family in land and probate records
 * If they are subject to military service, check for military 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 a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


 * Collection Citation:

"New Mexico Territorial Census, 1885." Database and images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA microfilm publication M846. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

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