South Dakota, State Census, 1925

What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index to the census of South Dakota taken by that state in 1925. This 1925 South Dakota State Census is an every-name list of the state's inhabitants as of 1925. The records are handwritten on printed cards and are arranged alphabetically by surname. 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:

Census Name and age of person Residence in county and post office or city and ward Occupation Birthplace and ancestry Birthplace of parents Gender, race and marital status Maiden name of wife and year married Extent of education

Military service in Civil War, Spanish War or World War I Name of state, company, regiment and division Number of years living in United States Number of years living in South Dakota Literate or illiterate Physical impairments Religious affiliation

Collection Contents

Sample Images

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  1925 state census card

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, 1925 Digital Folder Number List.