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Guide to '''Anoka County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Anoka County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.


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== County Information ==
== County Information ==


=== Description ===
=== Description ===
The county was named for the City of Anoka. The county is located in the east-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Anoka County, Minnesota" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoka_County,_Minnesota'' accessed 8 Nov 2018 </ref>
The County was named for the City of Anoka. The County is located in the east-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Anoka County, Minnesota" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoka_County,_Minnesota'' accessed 8 Nov 2018 </ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
=== County Courthouse ===
{{MN Courthouse Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Courthouse Intro|Anoka}}
'''Anoka County Courthouse'''<br>325 E Main St<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-422-7399<br>[https://www.anokacounty.us/ Anoka County Website] <br><br>
'''Anoka County Courthouse'''<br>325 E Main St<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-422-7399<br>[https://www.anokacounty.us/ Anoka County Website] <br><br>
Clerk District Court has birth and death records from 1870, marriage records from 1865, divorce, court and land records from 1866.<br>Probate Judge has probate records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
Clerk District Court has birth and death records from 1870, marriage records from 1865, divorce, court and land records from 1866.<br>Probate Judge has probate records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


=== Anoka County, Minnesota Record Dates  ===
=== Anoka County, Minnesota Record Dates  ===
{{MN Record Dates Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Record Dates Intro|Anoka}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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*'''Parent Counties:''' Formed from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey]] County May 23, 1857.<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]; Copyright The Newberry Library 2007</ref>
*'''Parent Counties:''' Formed from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey]] County May 23, 1857.<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]; Copyright The Newberry Library 2007</ref>
*'''County seat:''' Anoka <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Anoka <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[http://www.mapofus.org/minnesota/ Interactive Map of Minnesota County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Minnesota county boundary changes
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#MN Minnesota Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/minnesota/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Minnesota county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]
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*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Minnesota&cemetery_county=Anoka&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Minnesota&cemetery_county=Anoka&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Anoka%2C+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1311 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Anoka%2C+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1311 Find A Grave]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/minnesota/anoka.htm MN Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/minnesota/anoka.htm MN Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://minnesotagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=2 MNGravestones]
* [http://minnesotagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=2 MNGravestones]
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* {{FSC|United States, Minnesota, Anoka - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1173455678|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
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* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Anoka+Minnesota&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Anoka+Minnesota&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392897&reqParentsLabel=Anoka%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Anoka%2C+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1311 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Anoka%2C+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1311 Find A Grave]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Minnesota Cemeteries|Minnesota Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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=== Census Records ===
=== Census Records ===
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* '''1835-1890''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3555/ Minnesota, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1835-1890] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1835-1890''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3555/ Minnesota, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1835-1890] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1849-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1058/ Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1849-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1058/ Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1865''' {{RecordSearch|1503054|Minnesota State Census, 1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1865 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1865''' {{RecordSearch|1503054|Minnesota State Census, 1865}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1865 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1503044|Minnesota State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1503044|Minnesota State Census, 1885}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|1503056|Minnesota State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|1503056|Minnesota State Census, 1905}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


=== Church Records ===
=== Church Records ===
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=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{MN Directories Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Directories Intro|Anoka}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{MN Emigration Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Emigration Intro|Anoka}}


* '''1912-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2426329|Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912-1956}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1912-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2426329|Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912-1956}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
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=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
 
{{MN Funeral Homes Intro|Anoka}}
*[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/minnesota/anoka/gearhart-anoka-funeral-home/7235 Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home] in Anoka.
*[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/minnesota/coon-rapids/gearhart-funeral-home/7236 Gearhart Funeral Home] in Coon Rapids.
*[https://www.kozlakradulovich.com/ Kozlak Radulovich Funeral Chapels] in Blaine.
*[https://legacyfh.com/ Legacy Funeral Home, LLC.] in Fridley.
*[https://www.millerfuneralfridley.com/ Miller Funeral Home and Crematory] in Fridley.
*[https://www.thurston-lindberg.com/ Thurston-Lindberg-Deshaw Funeral Home] in Andover and Anoka.
*[https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/ Washburn-McReavy Funeral and Cremation Services] in Blaine, Columbia Heights and Coon Rapids.


=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''Pre-1908''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2076/ Minnesota, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''Pre-1908''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2076/ Minnesota, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== Local Histories ===
=== Local Histories ===
{{MN Histories Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Histories Intro|Anoka}}


*Chase, Roe, ''With the Colors From Anoka County, Minnesota'' (Military Historical Society of Minnesota, n.p. : 1919); '''Online at:''' [https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/p16022coll47:1118# Minnesota Digital Library].
* [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3721/ Minnesota County History Name Index] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*Goodrich, Albert M., ''History of Anoka County and the towns of Champlin and Dayton in Hennepin County, Minnesota'' (Anoka Bicentennial Commission, Minneapolis: 1905); '''Online at:''' [https://archive.org/details/historyofanokaco00good Internet Archive].
* [https://www.everynameindex.com/free_indexes/minnesota_counties Minnesota Indexes] at [https://www.everynameindex.com/home EveryNameIndex.com]
*Gillund, Leslie Randels, ''Every name index to "History of Anoka County and the towns of Champlin and Dayton in Hennepin County, Minnesota"''; '''Online at:''' [http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/402378 FamilySearch Digital Library].
*Thurston, Harlan, ''Life in Anoka, 1900'' (Anoka County Historical Society, 1900); '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/236598-life-in-anoka-1900?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]
*Thurston, Harlan, ''Life in Anoka, 1900'' (Anoka County Historical Society, 1900); '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/236598-life-in-anoka-1900?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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{{MN Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MN Anoka County}}}}
{{MN Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MN Anoka County}}}}
* [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Anoka+County&st=gallery Anoka County Maps] at [https://www.loc.gov/maps/ Library of Congress]
* [https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/view/search/where/Minnesota?q=minnesota&sort=Pub_List_No_InitialSort%2CPub_Date%2CPub_List_No%2CSeries_No Minnesota Maps] at [https://www.davidrumsey.com/ David Rumsey Map Collections]
* [https://search.mnhs.org/index.php?collection&#x5B;&#x5D;=mn_mhs-cms&spatial&#x5B;&#x5D;=Anoka%20County&type&#x5B;&#x5D;=Maps%2B%2526%2Batlases Anoka County Maps] at [https://search.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society]
* [https://umedia.lib.umn.edu/search?facet_field=subject_ss&facet_offset=50&facet_sort=index&facets%5Bsubject_ss%5D%5B%5D=Anoka+County+%28Minn.%29+Maps&letter=A&modal=on Anoka County Maps] at [https://www.lib.umn.edu/collections/borchert University of Minnesota Libraries, John R Borchert Map Library]
*[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/view/search/where/Anoka+%28Minn.%29 Anoka County Maps] at [https://www.davidrumsey.com/ David Rumsey Map Collections]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392897&reqParentsLabel=Anoka%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392897&reqParentsLabel=Anoka%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


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'''''Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1138/ U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865] at Ancestry (Free collection)
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1138/ U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1715/ Minnesota, Civil War Records, 1861-1865] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1715/ Minnesota, Civil War Records, 1861-1865] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3729/ Minnesota Civil War Soldiers] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3729/ Minnesota Civil War Soldiers] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1861-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1471019|United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Civil War and Later Pension Files Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
* '''1861-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1471019|United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[United States, Civil War and Later Pension Files Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]
* '''1861-1934''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4654/ U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934] at Ancestry (Free collection)
* '''1861-1934''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4654/ U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
Civil War service men from Anoka County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Anoka County.
Civil War service men from Anoka County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Anoka County.


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'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''World War I'''''<br>
* '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at Ancestry (Free collection)
* '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
*'''1918-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2421524|Minnesota, World War I Records, 1918-1941}} at FamilySearch - [[Minnesota, World War I Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]].
*'''1918-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2421524|Minnesota, World War I Records, 1918-1941}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Minnesota, World War I Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]].


'''''World War II'''''<br>
'''''World War II'''''<br>
* '''1940-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2759155|Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1940-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2759155|Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1947}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1940-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947] at Ancestry ($)
* '''1940-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1942''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942] at Ancestry ($)
* '''1942''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
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''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985]  at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985]  at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1872-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2632486|Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes, 1872-1962}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
* '''1872-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2632486|Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes, 1872-1962}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
* '''1880-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61202/ Minnesota, Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1880-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61202/ Minnesota, Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70801/ Web: Minnesota, Alien Registration Index, 1918] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70801/ Web: Minnesota, Alien Registration Index, 1918] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
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* [https://newspapers.mnhs.org/jsp/browse.jsp Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub] at [https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society] — narrow to county (55 listed) or city (106 listed), search for surname, limit by date.
* [https://newspapers.mnhs.org/jsp/browse.jsp Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub] at [https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society] — narrow to county (55 listed) or city (106 listed), search for surname, limit by date.
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62364/ Minnesota, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


=== Obituaries ===
=== Obituaries ===
{{MN Obituaries Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Obituaries Intro|Anoka}}


*'''1813-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20444/minnesota-obituaries?s=275764761 Minnesota Obituaries] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1865-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2469546|Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1865-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2469546|Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1891-2003''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70827/ Web: Minnesota, Obituary Index, 1891-2003] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1891-2003''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70827/ Web: Minnesota, Obituary Index, 1891-2003] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)


=== Other Records ===
=== Other Records ===
{{MN Other Records Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Other Records Intro|Anoka}}
* Historical Records Survey (Minnesota), Work Projects Administration. ''Inventory of the county archives of Minnesota, no. 02, Anoka County (Anoka)''  St. Paul, MN 1942. '''Online at:''' [http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/577780 FamilySearch Digital Library]


=== Periodicals ===
=== Periodicals ===
{{MN Periodicals Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Periodicals Intro|Anoka}}
* [https://anokacountyhistory.org/newsletters-copy History 21] at the [https://anokacountyhistory.org/ Anoka County Historical Society]; current issues are available to ACHS members and Vault subscribers.
* [https://www.genealogycenter.info/results_persilocation.php?cosearch=USA&usloc=MN&subloc=Anoka Periodical Source Index: Anoka County, Minnesota Search] PERSI is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals, and is produced by the staff of The Genealogy Center of the [https://acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy Allen County Public Library].


=== Probate Records ===
=== Probate Records ===
{{MN Probate Intro|Anoka}}<br>
{{MN Probate Intro|Anoka}}<br><br>
 
''Online Probate Index and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1801-1925''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9070/ Minnesota, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1801-1925''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9070/ Minnesota, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925] at [https://ancestry.com/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1849-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1607922|Minnesota Will Records, 1849-1985}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Will Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1849-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1607922|Minnesota Will Records, 1849-1985}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Will Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1860-1920''' {{FSC|1155635|item|disp=Probate Case Files, 1860-1920}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1861-1971''' {{FSC|1779385|item|disp=Minnesota, Anoka County, Wills, 1861-1971}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
 


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
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=== Social Security Records ===
=== Social Security Records ===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
=== Tax Records ===
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==== Birth ====
==== Birth ====
{{MN Birth Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Birth Intro|Anoka}}
* '''1840-1980''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2550/ Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1840-1980''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2550/ Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1870-1930''' {{FSC|1052426|item|disp=Birth records, 1870-1910, indexes, 1870-1930}} at FamilySearch - index & images
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Births] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Births] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10828/minnesota-birth-index-1900-1934?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934] at MyHeritage; index ($)
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10828/minnesota-birth-index-1900-1934?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($)
* '''1935-2000''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/ Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1935-2000''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/ Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20492/minnesota-births?s=275764761 Minnesota, Births] at MyHeritage — index ($)


==== Marriage ====
==== Marriage ====
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* '''1850-2019''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70873/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1850-2019''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70873/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
*'''1850-Onward'''  [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20424/minnesota-marriages?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1860-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1803974|Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1858-1950''' {{FSC|1054487|item|disp=Marriage records, 1858-1950}} at FamilySearch; index & images
* '''1860-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1803974|Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1885-present''' [https://moms.mn.gov/ Minnesota Official Marriage System] at [https://moms.mn.gov/LearnMore MOMS.mn.gov]; search by county, name or date, and request copy.
* '''1885-present''' [https://moms.mn.gov/ Minnesota Official Marriage System] at [https://moms.mn.gov/LearnMore MOMS.mn.gov]; search by county, name or date, and request copy.
* '''1970-2003''' [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/records-minnesota-marriage-index.html Minnesota Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003] at [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/ Archives] ($)
* '''1970-2003''' [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/records-minnesota-marriage-index.html Minnesota Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003] at [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/ Archives] ($)
* '''1976-2003''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10210/minnesota-marriages-1976-2003?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages, 1976-2003] at MyHeritage; index ($)
* '''1976-2003''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10210/minnesota-marriages-1976-2003?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages, 1976-2003] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($)
 
*'''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Deaths, 1904-2001] at [https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society] - free index, images ($)
==== Death ====
==== Death ====
{{MN Death Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Death Intro|Anoka}}


* '''1850-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2185953|Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, County Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1850-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2185953|Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1870-1945''' {{FSC|1059746|item|disp=Registers of Deaths, 1870-1945 ; Death Index, 1870-1945}} at FamilySearch; index & images
* '''1887-2001''' {{RecordSearch|3398461|Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1887-2001''' {{RecordSearch|3398461|Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10859/minnesota-death-index-1904-2001?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Death Index, 1904-2001] at MyHeritage; index ($)
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10859/minnesota-death-index-1904-2001?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Death Index, 1904-2001] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($)
* '''1908-2017''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7316/ Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1908-2017''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7316/ Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)


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{{MN Archives Intro|Anoka}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
=== Family History Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{Family History Centers Intro}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/sm/us/mn/new-brighton/100-silver-lake-road-northwest St Paul Minnesota FamilySearch Center]
 
*[[Anoka Minnesota Family History Center]]
*[[St Paul Minnesota Family History Center]]
*[https://griver.org Great River Regional Library] - an affiliate library.
*[https://griver.org Great River Regional Library] - an affiliate library.
*[https://www.rclreads.org/ Ramsey County Public Library] - an affiliate library.
*[https://www.rclreads.org/ Ramsey County Public Library] - an affiliate library.
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{{MN Libraries Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Libraries Intro|Anoka}}


'''Anoka County Library'''<br>Main Library<br>707 County Road 10 NE<br>Blaine, MN  55434-2398<br>Phone: 763-324-1500<br>[https://www.anokacounty.us/1758/Libraries Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/anokacountylibrary Facebook]<br><br>
'''Anoka County Library'''<br>Main Library<br>707 County Road 10 NE<br>Blaine, MN  55434-2398<br>Phone: 763-324-1500<br>[https://www.anokacounty.us/1758/Libraries Website]<br>
'''Columbia Heights Public Library'''<br>3939 Central Ave NE<br>Columbia Heights, MN  55421<br>Phone: 763-706-3690<br>Email: [mailto:info@columbiaheightsmn.gov info@columbiaheightsmn.gov]<br>[https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/departments/library/index.php Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/chplibrary Facebook]<br>


=== Museums ===
=== Museums ===
{{MN Museums Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Museums Intro|Anoka}}


'''Anoka County Historical Society and Museum'''<br>2135 3rd Ave N<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-421-0600<br>Email: [mailto:achs@anokacountyhistory.org achs@anokacountyhistory.org]<br>[https://anokacountyhistory.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AnokaCountyHistory Facebook]<br>
'''Anoka County Historical Society Museum'''<br>2135 3rd Ave North<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-421-0600<br>Email: [mailto:rebecca@anokacountyhistory.org rebecca@anokacountyhistory.org]<br>[https://anokacountyhistory.org Website]<br>
:The library and archives have thousands of letters, diaries, personal papers, photographs, newspapers, obituaries and more.<br>


== Societies ==
== Societies ==
{{MN Societies Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Societies Intro|Anoka}}


'''Anoka County Genealogical Society'''<br>2135 3rd Ave N<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-421-0600<br>Email: [mailto:acgsmn@yahoo.com acgsmn@yahoo.com]<br>[https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~relativememory/genealogy/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082963820893 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Anoka County Genealogical Society'''<br>2135 3rd Avenue North<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-421-0600<br>Email: [mailto:acgsmn@yahoo.com acgsmn@yahoo.com]<br>[https://www.acgsmn.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Anoka-County-Genealogical-Society-339748346059017/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Anoka County Historical Society'''<br>2135 3rd Ave N<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-421-0600<br>Email: [mailto:achs@anokacountyhistory.org achs@anokacountyhistory.org]<br>[https://anokacountyhistory.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AnokaCountyHistory Facebook]<br><br>
'''Anoka County Historical Society'''<br>2135 3rd Avenue North<br>Anoka, MN 55303<br>Phone: 763-421–0600<br>[https://anokacountyhistory.org/ Website]<br>
'''Blaine Historical Society'''<br>10801 Town Square Dr<br>Blaine, MN 55449<br>Email: [mailto:Orville.lindquist@gmail.com orville.lindquist@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.blainehistory.org/index.html Website]<br><br>
'''Columbia Heights Historical Society'''<br>590 40th Ave NE<br>Columbia Heights, MN 55421<br>Phone: 763-706-3600<br>[https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/departments/library/columbia_heights_historical_society.php Website]<br><br>
'''Fridley Historical Society'''<br>611 Mississippi St NE<br>Fridley, MN 55432<br>Phone: 763-571-0120<br>Email: [mailto:info@fridleyhistory.org info@fridleyhistory.org]<br>[https://fridleyhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060081079830 Facebook]<br>


==Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{MN Websites Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Websites Intro|Anoka}}


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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mn/counties/anoka/ Cyndi's List: Anoka County]
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mn/counties/anoka/ Cyndi's List: Anoka County]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/mn/anoka/anoka.html USGenWeb Archives] for Anoka County.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/mn/anoka/anoka.html USGenWeb Archives] for Anoka County.
*[https://ldsgenealogy.com/MN/Anoka-County.htm Anoka County MN Genealogy] at [https://ldsgenealogy.com/index.htm LDS Genealogy]
*[https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society]
*[https://www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org/ Iron Range Research Center] The Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest collections of genealogical and local history research materials in the Upper Midwest and includes census, naturalization records, passenger arrival records, mining company newsletters, and a survey of Women in Industry taken in 1919, among many others.
*[https://www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org/ Iron Range Research Center] The Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest collections of genealogical and local history research materials in the Upper Midwest and includes census, naturalization records, passenger arrival records, mining company newsletters, and a survey of Women in Industry taken in 1919, among many others.
*{{FSC Place IDNum|528|Minnesota|Anoka}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
*{{FHL Place IDNum|201189|Minnesota|Anoka}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


==Research Guides==
== Research Guides ==
{{MN Research Guides Intro|Anoka}}
{{MN Research Guides Intro|Anoka}}


==References==
== References ==
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Revision as of 16:12, 17 March 2022

Guide to Anoka County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Anoka
Organized: May 23, 1857[1]
Parent County(s): Ramsey[2]
Neighboring Counties
ChisagoHennepinIsantiRamseySherburneWashingtonWright
See County Maps
Courthouse
Minnesota, Anoka County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Minnesota Anoka County Map.svg.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The County was named for the City of Anoka. The County is located in the east-central area of the state.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Anoka County Courthouse
325 E Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-422-7399
Anoka County Website

Clerk District Court has birth and death records from 1870, marriage records from 1865, divorce, court and land records from 1866.
Probate Judge has probate records. [4]

Anoka County, Minnesota Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records[5]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1870 1865 1871 1858 1857 1858 1836
*Statewide registration started for births in 1900 and deaths in 1908. General compliance by 1915.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[8]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
Townships
  • Oakwood Township

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Anoka County municipality and township maps.

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Anoka County, Minnesota online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Minnesota Cemeteries for more information.

 

Census Records[edit | edit source]

For links to Federal, State, and Territorial censuses, see Minnesota Census.

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1860 2,106
1870 3,940 87.1%
1880 7,108 80.4%
1890 9,884 39.1%
1900 11,313 14.5%
1910 12,493 10.4%
1920 15,626 25.1%
1930 18,415 17.8%
1940 22,443 21.9%
1950 35,579 58.5%
1960 85,916 141.5%
1970 154,712 80.1%
1980 195,998 26.7%
1990 243,641 24.3%
2000 298,084 22.3%
2010 330,844 11.0%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

State Census

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Most church records are held by individual churches. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information, see Minnesota Church Records.

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

The county register of deeds keeps land records once the land was transferred to private ownership. Abstracts and indexes for these records are generally available at the county courthouse.

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Anoka County. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Minnesota Local Histories.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Sherburne CountyIsanti CountyChisago CountyWashington CountyRamsey CountyHennepin CountyWright CountyMN ANOKA.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War

Civil War service men from Anoka County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Anoka County.

-1st Regiment, Minnesota Cavalry (Mounted Rangers), Company C.
-1st Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company C.
-5th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company F.
-8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company A.
-Hatch's Independent Battalion, Minnesota Cavalry, Company E.

Spanish American War

World War I

World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Probate records may include wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. They may include the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, etc. See Minnesota Probate Records for additional information.

Online Probate Index and Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Since Minnesota tax records include only persons who owned taxable property, many residents were not included. Still they complement land records and can be used in place of missing censuses or the years between censuses. There may also be gaps. For more information, see the wiki page Minnesota Taxation.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents.

A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also Minnesota Vital Records.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Anoka County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Minnesota Archives and Libraries.

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Template:Family History Centers Intro

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Anoka County. For state-wide library facilities, see Minnesota Archives and Libraries.

Anoka County Library
Main Library
707 County Road 10 NE
Blaine, MN 55434-2398
Phone: 763-324-1500
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Anoka County Historical Society Museum
2135 3rd Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-421-0600
Email: rebecca@anokacountyhistory.org
Website

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Anoka County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Minnesota Societies.

Anoka County Genealogical Society
2135 3rd Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-421-0600
Email: acgsmn@yahoo.com
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Anoka County Historical Society
2135 3rd Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-421–0600
Website

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  1. Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  2. Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  3. Wikipedia contributors, "Anoka County, Minnesota" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoka_County,_Minnesota accessed 8 Nov 2018
  4. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; Copyright The Newberry Library 2007
  7. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  8. Wikipedia contributors, "Anoka County, Minnesota," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoka_County,_Minnesota, accessed 18 January 2020.