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== Availability<br> ==
== Availability<br> ==


'''1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, '''and '''1920'''--Copies of these censuses can be found in the following repositories:&nbsp; the National Archives&nbsp;and all of its regional centers, the Family History Library,&nbsp;the New Jersey Historical Society,<br>The New Jersey State Archives, the Newark Public Library,&nbsp;the Rutgers University Library,&nbsp;the New Jersey State Library.
'''1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, '''and '''1920'''--Copies of these censuses can be found in the following repositories:&nbsp; the National Archives&nbsp;and all of its regional centers, the Family History Library,&nbsp;the New Jersey Historical Society,<br>The New Jersey State Archives, the Newark Public Library,&nbsp;the Rutgers University Library,&nbsp;the New Jersey State Library.  


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''1790, 1800 '''(except Cumberland County), '''1810''', and '''1820''' censuses are missing
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''1790, 1800 '''(except Cumberland County), '''1810''', and '''1820''' censuses are missing  


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''1890''' census (except the 17 names of the Nelson, Cross, and Clooney families from Jersey City,&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hudson&nbsp;County) was destroyed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''1890''' schedule of Union veterans and widows has survived
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''1890''' census (except the 17 names of the Nelson, Cross, and Clooney families from Jersey City,&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hudson&nbsp;County) was destroyed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''1890''' schedule of Union veterans and widows has survived  


See the United States Research Outline (30972) for information about these censuses a
See the United States Research Outline (30972) for information about these censuses a  
 
As a substitute for the missing censuses, search the tax ratables described in [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/New_Jersey_Taxation New Jersey Taxation]. Also see the 1793 militia census described in New Jersey Military Records. <br>


As a substitute for the missing censuses, search the tax ratables described in [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/New_Jersey_Taxation New Jersey Taxation]. Also see the 1793 militia census described in [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/New_Jersey_Military_Records New Jersey Military Records]. <br>


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== Historical Background <br> ==
== Historical Background <br> ==
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== Indexes  ==
== Indexes  ==


== Special Censuses ==
'''1800''' (Cumberland County), '''1830 1840, 1850 '''and&nbsp;'''1860'''--Statewide indexes are available in books.
 
'''1800''' (Cumberland County), '''1830 1840, '''and'''1850'''--Statewide indexes are available in microfiche.
 
'''1880''' (partial), '''1900''' and '''1920'''--Soundex (phonetic) indexes are available.&nbsp;
 
County-wide indexes are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under NEW JERSEY, [COUNTY] - CENSUS.
 
*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''A Handy Guide to Record- Searching in the Larger Cities of the United States''. Logan, Utah: Everton, 1974. (FHL book 973 D27kc; fiche 6010059-60.) Includes ward maps and street indexes for Camden in 1878.
*Buckway, G. Eileen.&nbsp;<span id="1217450264587S" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span>''U.S. 1910 Federal Census: Unindexed States: A Guide to Finding Census Enumeration Districts for Unindexed Cities, Towns, and Villages. Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1992. ''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1217450264577_307"></span>(FHL book 973 X2bu 1910; fiche 6101340.) Lists all New Jersey towns (or wards) with their 1910 census enumeration district numbers and FHL film numbers. Bayonne, Camden, Elizabeth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Passaic, Patterson, and Trenton each have special instructions, often including city directory, FHL book, or film numbers.
*United States.''Bureau of the Census. Cross Index to Selected City Streets and Enumeration Districts, 1910 Census. ''Washington, DC: National Archives, [1984]. (51 FHL fiche 6331481.) Lists street addresses of Elizabeth (fiche 19), Newark (fiche 25), and Patterson (fiche 36) with corresponding census enumeration districts.
*Buckway, G. Eileen. U.S. State and Special Census Register. Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992. (FHL book 973 X2be; fiche 6104851-52.) <br>
 
== Special Censuses ==


==== Colonial Censuses  ====
==== Colonial Censuses  ====
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The colonial censuses taken in 1726, 1738, 1745, and 1772 were destroyed. Various other records can substitute for colonial censuses. These include lists of petitioners, residents, freeholders, quit renters, jurists, voters, and taxpayers. Many of these lists have been published in periodicals. For a helpful guide in locating these lists, refer to:  
The colonial censuses taken in 1726, 1738, 1745, and 1772 were destroyed. Various other records can substitute for colonial censuses. These include lists of petitioners, residents, freeholders, quit renters, jurists, voters, and taxpayers. Many of these lists have been published in periodicals. For a helpful guide in locating these lists, refer to:  


*Stemmons, John D. The United States Census Compendium. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1973. (FHL book 973 X2st.)
*Stemmons, John D. ''The United States Census Compendium''. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1973. (FHL book 973 X2st.)


<br>A colonial census of the early Swedish settlers in New Jersey has been published in the following:  
<br>A colonial census of the early Swedish settlers in New Jersey has been published in the following:  


*Craig, Peter Stebbins. ''The 1693 Census of the Swedes on the Delaware: Family Histories of the Swedish Lutheran Church Members Residing in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West New Jersey and Cecil County, Maryland, 1638-1693.'' Studies in Swedish American Genealogy 3. Winter Park, Florida: SAG Publications, 1993. (FHL book 973 X4c.) Includes index and bibliography.
*Craig, Peter Stebbins. ''The 1693 Census of the Swedes on the Delaware: Family Histories of the Swedish Lutheran Church Members Residing in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West New Jersey and Cecil County, Maryland, 1638-1693. ''Studies in Swedish American Genealogy 3. Winter Park, Florida: SAG Publications, 1993. (FHL book 973 X4c.) Includes index and bibliography.
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'''Mortality Schedules'''
'''Mortality Schedules'''  


&nbsp;1850-1880--The 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 censuses have mortality schedules, which are lists of the people who died in the&nbsp;year before the census was taken.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;censuses are at the New Jersey State Library. Microfilm copies are at the state archives, the New Jersey Historical Society, and the National Archives in Washington, D.C.  
&nbsp;'''1850-1880--The 1850, 1860, 1870''', and '''1880''' censuses have mortality schedules, which are lists of the people who died in the&nbsp;year before the census was taken.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;censuses are at the New Jersey State Library. Microfilm copies are at the state archives, the New Jersey Historical Society, and the National Archives in Washington, D.C.  


At the Family History Library mortality schedules are listed as:  
At the Family History Library mortality schedules are listed as:  


*United States. Census Office. ''Census of New Jersey, 1850-1880; Third Series (of Persons Who Died During the Years Ending 30 June 1850, 1 June 1860; 1 June 1870; 31 May 1880. ''Trenton, New Jersey: State Library of Archives and History, Department of Education, 1996. (FHL films 802952-55.) The 1880 schedules are for Atlantic to Hudson counties only.
*United States. Census Office. Census of New Jersey, 1850-1880; Third Series (of Persons Who Died During the Years Ending 30 June 1850, 1 June 1860; 1 June 1870; 31 May 1880. Trenton, New Jersey: State Library of Archives and History, Department of Education, 1996. (FHL films 802952-55.) The 1880 schedules are for Atlantic to Hudson counties only.


The schedule for 1850 is indexed in:  
The schedule for 1850 is indexed in:  
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*George, Shirley J. and Sandra E. Glenn. New Jersey 1850 Mortality Schedule Index. Columbus, New Jersey: G. &amp; G. Genealogical Book, 1982. (FHL book 974.9 X22g.)
*George, Shirley J. and Sandra E. Glenn. New Jersey 1850 Mortality Schedule Index. Columbus, New Jersey: G. &amp; G. Genealogical Book, 1982. (FHL book 974.9 X22g.)


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'''Veterans Schedules'''
'''Veterans Schedules'''  


The '''1890''' schedule of Union veterans and widows has survived. See:  
The '''1890''' schedule of Union veterans and widows has survived. See:  
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'''1885, 1895, 1905, 1915'''. All counties are available.  
'''1885, 1895, 1905, 1915'''. All counties are available.  


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The original records and microfilm copies of state censuses are at the New Jersey State Archives. &nbsp;Copies of the 1905 and 1915 censuses are also at the New Jersey Department of Health.&nbsp; The Newark Public Library, New Jersey State Library, Rutgers University Library, and Family History Library have microfilm copies of all New Jersey state censuses.&nbsp;
The original records and microfilm copies of state censuses are at the New Jersey State Archives. &nbsp;Copies of the 1905 and 1915 censuses are also at the New Jersey Department of Health.&nbsp; The Newark Public Library, New Jersey State Library, Rutgers University Library, and Family History Library have microfilm copies of all New Jersey state censuses.&nbsp;  


*Buckway, G. Eileen. ''U.S. State and Special Census Register''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992. (FHL book 973 X2be; fiche 6104851-52.)
*Buckway, G. Eileen. ''U.S. State and Special Census Register''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992. (FHL book 973 X2be; fiche 6104851-52.)


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== Territorial Censuses ==
 
New Jersey has no Territorial Census.
 
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== Territorial Censuses  ==


New Jersey has no Territorial Census.


== Web Sites  ==
== &nbsp;Web Sites  ==


Ancestry:&nbsp; [http://www.ancestry.com http://www.ancestry.com]  
Ancestry:&nbsp; [http://www.ancestry.com http://www.ancestry.com]


Heritage Quest Online:&nbsp; [http://www.heritagequestonline.com http://www.heritagequestonline.com]  
Heritage Quest Online:&nbsp; [http://www.heritagequestonline.com http://www.heritagequestonline.com]


Census Online:&nbsp; [http://www.census-online.com/links/NJ/ http://www.census-online.com/links/NJ/]  
Census Online:&nbsp; [http://www.census-online.com/links/NJ/ http://www.census-online.com/links/NJ/]


Genealogy Today:&nbsp; [http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/nj/census.html http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/nj/census.html]  
Genealogy Today:&nbsp; [http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/nj/census.html http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/nj/census.html]


Access Genealogy:&nbsp;[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/newjersey.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/newjersey.htm]  
Access Genealogy:&nbsp;[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/newjersey.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/newjersey.htm]


National Archives: [http://www.archives.gov/ http://www.archives.gov/]
National Archives: [http://www.archives.gov/ http://www.archives.gov/]


New Jersey Historical Society: [http://www.jerseyhistory.org/ http://www.jerseyhistory.org/]  
New Jersey Historical Society: [http://www.jerseyhistory.org/ http://www.jerseyhistory.org/]


New Jersey State Archives: [http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/links/archives.html http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/links/archives.html]
New Jersey State Archives: [http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/links/archives.html http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/links/archives.html]


Newark Public Library: [http://www.npl.org/ http://www.npl.org/]
Newark Public Library: [http://www.npl.org/ http://www.npl.org/]


Rutgers University Library: [http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/ http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/]  
Rutgers University Library: [http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/ http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/]


New Jersey State Library: [http://www.njstatelib.org/ http://www.njstatelib.org/]
New Jersey State Library: [http://www.njstatelib.org/ http://www.njstatelib.org/]


== Bibliographic Citations  ==
== Bibliographic Citations  ==


''New Jersey Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.<br>
''New Jersey Research Outline''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.<br>


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The 1790, 1800 (except Cumberland County), 1810, and 1820 censuses are missing. The 1890 census (except the 17 names of the Nelson, Cross, and Clooney families from Jersey City, Hudson County) was destroyed, but the 1890 schedule of Union veterans and widows has survived. See the United States Research Outline (30972) for information about these censuses as well as the 1930 and later federal censuses.
 
As a substitute for the missing censuses, search the tax ratables described in [[New Jersey Taxation|New Jersey Taxation]]. Also see the 1793 militia census described in [[New Jersey Military Records|New Jersey Military Records]].
 
Statewide indexes are available in books and on microfiche for the 1800 (Cumberland County), 1830, 1840, and 1850 censuses. The 1860 census is also indexed in book form. Soundex (phonetic) indexes are available for the 1880 (partial), 1900, and 1920 censuses.
 
County-wide indexes to federal censuses can sometimes help you locate names overlooked in statewide indexes. For example, the 1870 census for Essex County, Mercer County, Passaic County, Hoboken, and Jersey City, is indexed in book form. Other county-wide indexes are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under NEW JERSEY, [COUNTY] - CENSUS.
 
When indexes are not available or omit a name, you can still look for the name in the census. In large cities it helps to first learn the person's address by searching the city directory for the same year as the census (see the "Directories" section). Then look for that address on the original census schedules.
 
The following reference tools help determine which census schedule microfilm and enumeration district to search for specific addresses:
 
Kirkham, E. Kay. ''A Handy Guide to Record- Searching in the Larger Cities of the United States''. Logan, Utah: Everton, 1974. (FHL book 973 D27kc; fiche 6010059-60.) Includes ward maps and street indexes for Camden in 1878.
 
United States. Census Office. ''Census Descriptions of Geographic Subdivisions and Enumeration Districts''. Contains the items below:
 
*1830 FHL film 1402857 item 1
*1840 FHL film 1402857 item 2
*1850 FHL film 1402858 item 1
*1860 FHL film 1402858 item 2
*1870 FHL film 1402859
*1880 FHL film 1402862
*1900 FHL film 1303024
*1910 FHL film 1374007
*1920 FHL film 1842712<br>
 
Buckway, G. Eileen. ''U.S. 1910 Federal Census: Unindexed States: A Guide to Finding Census Enumeration Districts for Unindexed Cities, Towns, and Villages''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1992. (FHL book 973 X2bu 1910; fiche 6101340.) Lists all New Jersey towns (or wards) with their 1910 census enumeration district numbers and FHL film numbers. Bayonne, Camden, Elizabeth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Passaic, Patterson, and Trenton each have special instructions, often including city directory, FHL book, or film numbers.
 
United States. Bureau of the Census. ''Cross Index to Selected City Streets and Enumeration Districts, 1910 Census''. Washington, DC: National Archives, [1984]. (51 FHL fiche 6331481.) Lists street addresses of Elizabeth (fiche 19), Newark (fiche 25), and Patterson (fiche 36) with corresponding census enumeration districts.
 
The Family History Library and National Archives regional centers also have 1910 enumeration district maps for Bayonne, Camden, Elizabeth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Passaic, Paterson, and Trenton. These are found in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under NEW JERSEY, [COUNTY], [CITY] - MAPS. The National Archives in Washington, DC, also has similar maps for 19 smaller New Jersey cities.


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'''Master Indexes'''. Some of the indexes mentioned above are combined into master indexes of several census years, states, and census types:
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FamilyFinder™ Index and Viewer: Version 3.0 [Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1995. (FHL compact disc number 9 1995 index). FamilyFinder is a trademark of Brøderbund Software, Inc.) Not available at Family History Centers. Master index to New Jersey 1793 state census, some 1773-1822 tax lists, 1800 Cumberland County federal census, and 1830-1860 New Jersey federal censuses.
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The FamilyFinder Index includes the following indexes by Ronald Vern Jackson:
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Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''AIS Microfiche Indexes of U.S. Census and Other Records''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1984. (No FHL fiche number, but available at many Family History Centers.) New Jersey 1793 state census, some 1773-1822 tax lists, and 1800 Cumberland County federal census are combined together on Search 1. Separate New Jersey 1830, 1840, and 1850 indexes are on other searches.
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Territorial and State Censuses
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Microfilm numbers of New Jersey state censuses are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under NEW JERSEY - CENSUS - [YEAR]. They are also found in:
 
Buckway, G. Eileen. ''U.S. State and Special Census Register.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992. (FHL book 973 X2be; fiche 6104851-52.)


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