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''[[United States|United States ]] > [[United States Census|U.S. Census ]] > [[Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] > [[Wisconsin_Census|Census]]'' | ''[[United States|United States ]] > [[United States Census|U.S. Census ]] > [[Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] > [[Wisconsin_Census|Census]]'' | ||
== | === Existing and lost censuses === | ||
For a list of available and missing Wisconsin censuses, [[Wisconsin Censuses Existing and Lost|click here]]. <br> | |||
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== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
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Many census records are found at the Family History Library, the Wisconsin Historical Society, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. | Many census records are found at the Family History Library, the Wisconsin Historical Society, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. | ||
Two manuscripts exist for the 1850, 1860, and 1870 censuses. One set of manuscripts exists at the National Archives and another at the Wisconsin Historical Society. The information on each set is supposed to be the same, but it can be beneficial to check both. Transcription errors might exist. The two might differ in the legibility of the handwriting, the condition of the manuscript, and the quality of the microfilm.<ref>"Local Genealogy," ''McMillan Memorial Library'' (http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/mcm/local/local_genealogy.html : accessed 2 October 2009).</ref> The Family History Library has microfilms of the set in the possession of the National Archives. | Two manuscripts exist for the 1850, 1860, and 1870 censuses. One set of manuscripts exists at the National Archives and another at the Wisconsin Historical Society. The information on each set is supposed to be the same, but it can be beneficial to check both. Transcription errors might exist. The two might differ in the legibility of the handwriting, the condition of the manuscript, and the quality of the microfilm.<ref>"Local Genealogy," ''McMillan Memorial Library'' (http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/mcm/local/local_genealogy.html : accessed 2 October 2009).</ref> The Family History Library has microfilms of the set in the possession of the National Archives. | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
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'''1818-1836 '''- Michigan Territory (18 April 1818 to 20 April 1836). The first two counties (Brown and Crawford) in what would become Wisconsin were organized on 26 October 1818. | '''1818-1836 '''- Michigan Territory (18 April 1818 to 20 April 1836). The first two counties (Brown and Crawford) in what would become Wisconsin were organized on 26 October 1818. | ||
'''1836-1848 '''- Wisconsin Territory (20 April 1836-29 May 1848). The territory included lands west of the Mississippi River to the Missouri River. Much of this western portion was later transferred to Iowa T<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1216647411469_603" | '''1836-1848 '''- Wisconsin Territory (20 April 1836-29 May 1848). The territory included lands west of the Mississippi River to the Missouri River. Much of this western portion was later transferred to Iowa T<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1216647411469_603" />erritory, created 4 July 1838. | ||
'''1848 -''' Wisconsin became a state on 29 May 1848. | '''1848 -''' Wisconsin became a state on 29 May 1848. | ||
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== State Census == | == State Census == | ||
'''1855 Wisconsin State Census'''<br> | '''1855 Wisconsin State Census'''<br>Free unindexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of deaf and dumb, blind, insane, and foreign born.<br> | ||
Free unindexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of deaf and dumb, blind, insane, and foreign born.<br> | |||
Index - Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=490656&disp=Wisconsin+1855+census+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.5 X22w 1855] | Index - Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=490656&disp=Wisconsin+1855+census+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.5 X22w 1855] | ||
'''1875 Wisconsin State Census'''<br> | '''1875 Wisconsin State Census'''<br>Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of deaf and dumb, blind, and insane. | ||
Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of deaf and dumb, blind, and insane. | |||
'''1885 Wisconsin State Census '''<br> | '''1885 Wisconsin State Census '''<br>Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of individuals from each country of origin. | ||
Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of individuals from each country of origin. | |||
'''1895 Wisconsin State Census'''<br> | '''1895 Wisconsin State Census'''<br>Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of individuals from each country of origin. | ||
Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of head of household, number of individuals in the household by sex and race, number of individuals from each country of origin. | |||
'''1905 Wisconsin State Census'''<br> | '''1905 Wisconsin State Census'''<br>Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of each member of the household, sex, race, age, marital status, country of birth, country of parents' birth, occupation, and home ownership. The 1905 census is the only Wisconsin state census that lists every household member by name. | ||
Free indexed images can be viewed on the [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search Pilot]. This census includes name of each member of the household, sex, race, age, marital status, country of birth, country of parents' birth, occupation, and home ownership. The 1905 census is the only Wisconsin state census that lists every household member by name. | |||
'''Wisconsin Census of Civil War Veterans'''<br> | '''Wisconsin Census of Civil War Veterans'''<br> | ||
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*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1618 Wisconsin Census Enumeration 1905 : Names of Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Residing in Wisconsin, June 1, 1905]. A published document based on information from the census schedules.<br> | *[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1618 Wisconsin Census Enumeration 1905 : Names of Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Residing in Wisconsin, June 1, 1905]. A published document based on information from the census schedules.<br> | ||
The existing records of Wisconsin Territorial and state censuses are available at the Wisconsin Historical Society, and microfilm copies of most of them are at the Family History Library. | The existing records of Wisconsin Territorial and state censuses are available at the Wisconsin Historical Society, and microfilm copies of most of them are at the Family History Library. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||