Florida State Census, 1935 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What in in This Collection?
The collection consists of the population census for the State of Florida for the year 1935. This is an every-name list of the state's inhabitants. The census is arranged alphabetically by county and then geographically by election precinct. All counties within the state are represented, although some election precincts are missing. The collection details include an estimated precinct locality that is based on the census precinct number within a county.

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The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * The name of your ancestor
 * The age of your ancestor
 * The place and address where your ancestor lived
 * The names of family members and their relationships

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. This date along with the place of birth can help you find a birth record
 * It is often helpful to extract the information on all families with the same surname in the same general area. If the surname is uncommon, it is likely that those living in the same area were related
 * Married family members may have lived nearby but in a separate household so you may want to search an entire town, neighboring towns, or even an county

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

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Search other records such as federal censuses, land, and probate
 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death

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

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

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Florida State Census 1945
 * 16th U.S. Census 1940 Population Schedules Florida
 * Florida State Census 1935
 * 15th U.S. Census 1930 Population Schedules and Soundex Florida

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * United States Census, 1940
 * Florida State Census, 1935
 * United States Census, 1930

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