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Michigan,
United States
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Record Description
Record Type State Census
Collection years 1894
FamilySearch Resources
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What is in This Collection?

The collection contains population schedules for a few counties in Michigan from the state census taken in June 1894. This collection contains the following 16 of 83 counties:

  • Barry
  • Bay
  • Benzie
  • Dickinson
  • Emmet
  • Gratiot
  • Ingham
  • Iosco
  • Kalamazoo
  • Kent
  • Keweenaw
  • Lapeer
  • Leelanau
  • Menominee
  • Montcalm
  • Washtenaw

Michigan began collecting census information in 1710 with the colonial census of Detroit. Censuses were conducted periodically throughout the colonial and territorial periods. The first state census was compiled in 1837. Most state, territorial, and colonial censuses are at the Michigan State Archives. For additional information see the wiki article Michigan Census. The census information was handwritten on preprinted sheets.

The Michigan Census collections at SeekingMichigan were removed in 2019 and moved to Michiganology.org For the best search experience enter the name in LastName, FirstName format including the comma.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of every person who resided in the family
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Color or race
  • Marital status
  • Married within the census year
  • Mother of how many children
  • Mother of how many children (living)
  • Birthplace
  • Birthplace of father
  • Birthplace of mother
  • Number of male children born during census year
  • Number of female children born during census year
  • Number of months old
  • Occupation
  • Whether in military
  • Sick or disabled on day of census
  • Nature of disability
  • Attended school within the year
  • Number of months
  • Literacy
  • Whether speaks English; if not, language spoken
  • Length of residence in Michigan
  • Length of residence in United States
  • If prisoner, pauper, or homeless child

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 1894 State Census Top of Page

    1894 State Census Top of Page

  • 1894 State Census Bottom of Page

    1894 State Census Bottom of Page

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The county where your ancestor lived
  • The names of family members and their approximate ages

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches
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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.

What Do I Do Next?

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the age listed tohelp you find a birth record
  • Search for the family in federal census records
  • Search the county records for church, land, and probate

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

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
  • There is also the possibility that a family was missed in the census

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Michigan.

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Citing This Collection

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