New Jersey, State Census, 1915
Index and images of the New Jersey state census taken in 1915.
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New Jersey, State Census, 1915
What is in This Collection?
This collection is a name index from the state census of New Jersey taken in 1915. The census is a printed form that was filled in by hand by the enumerator.
The state of New Jersey took a state census every 10 years beginning in 1855 and continuing through 1915. The census was compiled to obtain a count of the population to determine how many representatives the state would send to Congress.
The 1915 New Jersey state census can be a highly valuable source of information. For example, the 1915 New Jersey census took place during an era of heavy immigration between the 1910 and 1920 federal censuses
The information is generally reliable. However use the information with some caution, since the 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 deliberately falsified.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Color
- Sex
- Birthdate
- Age
- Marital status
- Place of birth
- Birthplace of parents
- Family number
- Number of years in the U.S.
- Whether naturalized
- Occupation, trade, or profession
- If they can read, write, and speak English
- If child is attending school and name of school
- If they own or rent the property and whether a house or farm
- Whether in city
- Number of dwelling
Collection Content
Sample Image
1915 State Census
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Collection Details
"New Jersey, State Census, 1915." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 11 December 2025. New Jersey State Library, Trenton.
