Kansas State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index and images of the Kansas state census taken on 1 March 1905. The census enumerates all household members. The 1905 Kansas State Census information spans four pages.

State censuses in Kansas were taken in the years between many of the federal censuses. This is extremely useful to genealogical research, it makes it possible to track people who lived in Kansas more frequently. For families that moved every few years, this is most helpful to track missing children or missing deaths in the family.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
State census records may include:
 * The names of all household members
 * Ages
 * Gender
 * Race
 * Home information
 * Place of birth
 * Where he or she came to Kansas from (if not from Kansas)
 * Occupation
 * Literacy
 * Military Service

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The place where your ancestor lived
 * The names of family members and their relationships

What Do I Do Next?
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.

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

 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Use the naturalization information to find their naturalization papers in the county court records. It can also help you locate immigration records such as a passenger list which would usually be kept records at the port of entry into the United States
 * If they are subject to military service they may have military files in the State or National Archives
 * Search for the family in federal census records

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

 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

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

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.