Wisconsin, State Census, 1875
Name index and images of the Wisconsin state population census taken in 1875. This census only identifies the head of family by name. The rest of the census is statistical.
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Wisconsin, State Census, 1875
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What is in This Collection?
This collection includes information from the census taken in 1875. In 1855 the state legislature directed that a census be taken in June of that year and every 10 years thereafter. The completed forms were sent to the Secretary of State. The census covers approximately 90% of the population. The state census of Wisconsin was taken in order to enumerate the population for representation purposes.
Population schedules consisted of large sheets with rows and columns. The schedules are arranged by county, then by political subdivision. The arrangement of families on a schedule is normally in the order in which the enumerator visited the households.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of head of household
- Number of white males and white females in household
- Number of colored males and colored females in household
- Number of individuals who are deaf, dumb, blind or insane
Collection Content
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1875 State Census
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
Historical Society of Wisconsin
"Wisconsin, State Census, 1875." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 19 August 2025. Citing Department of State. State Historical Society, Madison.
