New Jersey, State Census, 1895

What is in This Collection?

This collection includes an index & images of the census for the state of New Jersey in the year 1895. It is a printed form that was filled in by hand by the enumerator. It is arranged by county and by township within each county.This census included all counties.

The state of New Jersey took a state census every 10 years beginning in 1855 and continuing through 1915, in the years between federal censuses. The census was compiled to obtain a count of the population to determine how many representatives the state would send to Congress.

The 1890 U.S. Federal Census was damaged and destroyed by fire in 1921. Less than 1 percent of the schedules are available for research today. Because of this problem, the 1895 New Jersey State Census is a highly valuable source as it provides information that would otherwise be found in the Federal Census.

For a list of available and missing New Jersey censuses, see New Jersey Censuses Existing and Lost.

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:

Census

• Name
• Gender
• Race
• If foreign born, birthplace
• Age by class

Collection Content

Coverage Table

The following counties are included in the collection: