Iowa’s state census records are invaluable for genealogists, providing a glimpse into family structures and community life across the state. The 1905 Iowa State Census, for example, includes details on household members, ages, places of birth, and occupation, helping researchers understand family composition and economic activities.
Iowa’s censuses are particularly useful for tracking family changes between federal census years, revealing insights into migration, residency, and local demographics over time.
These records are essential for anyone tracing family roots in Iowa, offering a rich historical perspective on individual households and broader community dynamics.
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- 1905 Iowa State Census 1,443,024 records
- Census of Iowa For the Year 1895 (1896) 924 records
- Census of Iowa For the Year 1895, Part 2 (1896) 890 records
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