Rhode Island 1905 State Census

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Collection Time Period

The enumeration date for this census is June 1, 1905.

Record History

This census covers 90 to 95 percent of the individuals within the counties enumerated.

Why This Record Was Created

The state census was taken in order to enumerate the population for representation purposes.

Record Reliability

Censuses are usually reliable, depending on the knowledge of the informant and the care of the census enumerator. Information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or by a neighbor. Some information may have been incorrect or be inadvertently false.

Record Description

Population schedules are handwritten on pre-printed cards. The cards are arranged alphabetically by family name and then by town. There are different cards for males and females.

Reord Content

How to Use the Record

Census records are the best source to quickly identify a family group and residence. Use the place of residence and the birthplace for each person along with his or her age to search for birth information. The census identifies other persons in the household and may identify persons for whom other records do not exist. Use military information to possibly search military records and religious affiliation information to search church records.

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Sources of This Collection

• Rhode Island. State Archives. Digital images of originals housed in the State Archives, Providence, Rhode Island.

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