South Dakota, State Census, 1915

What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index to the census of South Dakota taken by that state in 1915. This 1915 South Dakota State Census is an every-name list of the state's inhabitants as of 1915. The records are handwritten on printed cards and are arranged alphabetically by surname. People enumerated in the census are recorded individually; the census records do not show individuals in family groups. In 1885 the South Dakota State Legislature mandated that a census be taken in June of that year and every 10 years thereafter. The last census was taken in 1945. The completed cards were then sent to the Secretary of State. The census covers approximately 90% of the population.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Name Residence (county and post office) Age Birth year Birthplace and ancestry Birthplace of parents

Gender Race Marital status Number of years in South Dakota Citizenship Religion

Occupation Education Literate or illiterate If blind, deaf, idiotic, or insane Military service Maiden name of wife

Collection Content

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  1915 State census cards

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at South Dakota State Census, 1915 Digital Folder Number List.