Minnesota Census Records Index

Minnesota’s census records offer genealogists a wealth of information about family and community life, with many resources to explore.

For example, the 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census provides a snapshot of the territory’s population, listing names, ages, and residences. However, researchers should note that entries for certain counties, such as Cottonwood and Jackson, were fabricated to cover voter fraud.

Whether delving into early territorial life or more established statehood data, Minnesota’s censuses provide a critical foundation for piecing together ancestral stories and understanding the historical context of family lives.

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1905 Minnesota State Census 1,966,609 records available 1895 Minnesota State Census 1,558,286 records available 1885 Minnesota State Census 1,120,291 records available 1875 Minnesota State Census 610,958 records available 1865 Minnesota State Census 245,836 records available 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census 150,235 records available See the entire collection catalog of census records in Minnesota, United States

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