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New York State was the 11th state to join the Union on July 26, 1788. It was included in all of the federal censuses. | New York State was the 11th state to join the Union on July 26, 1788. It was included in all of the federal censuses. | ||
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State censuses are census records that were taken at the state-level rather than at the federal. Often, but not always, a state took their census in ten year increments 5 years from when the Federal Census was taken, such as 1885. State censuses can even serve as substitutes for missing federal censuses. For more information on state censuses, visit [https://www.census.gov/history/www/genealogy/other_resources/state_censuses.html United States Census Bureau].<br><br> | State censuses are census records that were taken at the state-level rather than at the federal. Often, but not always, a state took their census in ten year increments 5 years from when the Federal Census was taken, such as 1885. State censuses can even serve as substitutes for missing federal censuses. For more information on state censuses, visit [https://www.census.gov/history/www/genealogy/other_resources/state_censuses.html United States Census Bureau].<br><br> | ||
Territorial censuses were taken by the federal government to count the population in federal territories. The government needed to count the population in the territory to see if it could qualify for statehood. For more information on territorial censuses, visit the [[United States Census Territorial|US Territorial Census page]].<br><br> | Territorial censuses were taken by the federal government to count the population in federal territories. The government needed to count the population in the territory to see if it could qualify for statehood. For more information on territorial censuses, visit the [[United States Census Territorial|US Territorial Census page]].<br><br> | ||
To look up the Assembly District and Enumeration District in New York state censuses 1890-1925, use the '''[https://stevemorse.org/nyc/nyc.php Obtaining AD/ED for the 1890-1925 New York State Census in One Step]''' tool on stevemorse.org.<br><br> | |||
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Online Federal Censuses
Population Schedules
Starting in 1790, federal population schedules were taken every 10 years in the United States. Click here for more information about federal census records.
New York State was the 11th state to join the Union on July 26, 1788. It was included in all of the federal censuses.
United States Federal Censuses with Online Links
| 1790 | 1800 | 1810 | 1820 | 1830 | 1840 |
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| FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
| 1850 | 1860 | 1870 | 1880 | 1890 | 1900 |
| FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
| 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 |
| FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com |
FamilySearch Ancestry.com NARA |
Release Date April 1, 2032 |
Non-Population Schedules for New York
Federal non-population schedules included such things mortality schedules, agriculture schedules, slave schedules, and manufacturing schedules.
| Year | Type of Census | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | Veterans | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1880 | Defective | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1880 | Mortality | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1880 | Industry | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1880 | Agriculture | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1870 | Social Statistics | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1870 | Mortality | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1870 | Industry | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1870 | Agriculture | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1860 | Social Statistics | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1860 | Mortality | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1860 | Industry | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1860 | Agriculture | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1850 | Social Statistics | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1850 | Mortality | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1850 | Industry | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1850 | Agriculture | at Ancestry ($) |
| 1840 | Pensioners | at Ancestry ($) |
Existing and Lost Censuses
Online State and Territorial Censuses
State censuses are census records that were taken at the state-level rather than at the federal. Often, but not always, a state took their census in ten year increments 5 years from when the Federal Census was taken, such as 1885. State censuses can even serve as substitutes for missing federal censuses. For more information on state censuses, visit United States Census Bureau.
Territorial censuses were taken by the federal government to count the population in federal territories. The government needed to count the population in the territory to see if it could qualify for statehood. For more information on territorial censuses, visit the US Territorial Census page.
To look up the Assembly District and Enumeration District in New York state censuses 1890-1925, use the Obtaining AD/ED for the 1890-1925 New York State Census in One Step tool on stevemorse.org.
| Year | Type of Census | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 1855 | State (counties missing), names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and images |
| 1865 | State (counties missing), names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and images |
| 1875 | State (select counties), names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and images |
| 1892 | State (some counties lost), names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and images |
| 1905 | State, (limited counties), names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and image |
| 1915 | State, names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and images |
| 1925 | State, names of all household members |
at FamilySearch - index and images at Ancestry ($) - index and images |
Other Census Images
Why Use the Census?
State census records can be one of the easiest ways to locate where an ancestor's family lived and when they lived there. Information varies based on year and location, but information that may be included in a census can include:
- Name of each person in the family at the time the census was taken
- Street or Avenue, or number Rural Free Delivery
- Sex
- Age
- Color
- Nativity
- Place of birth of this person
- Place of birth of Father of this person
- Place of birth of Mother of this person
- Period of Residence
- How long a resident of this State (years and months)
- How long a resident of this enumeration district (years and months)
- Regular occupation
- Military service
Sources and Footnotes
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