CENSUS
RESEARCH in New Jersey
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New Jersey's first 'national' census available
is for 1830.
Prior to 1830 there are State Tax lists from 1772-1822, and
in 1793 a special State militia index. The U.S. Census records (for NJ) from 1800-1820
were destroyed. See the New Jersey State Library's listing
of the censuses taken in New Jersey and their status.
How do you
find out what county a township or city is located in?
The quickest way
I have found to do this, is to use a search engine (such as google.com, or your
own favorite) and type in "town county NJ" or "town county New
Jersey", substituting the name of the town you want to locate, instead of
the word 'town' in the example shown. Usually one of the first two or three resulting
web sites should provide that information for you.
- Tax
Ratables, 1772-1822
- The New Jersey State Archives does not provide a search service for these
records; however, they will Inter-Library Loan the microfilm. Specify county and
municipality.
- An
introduction to Census Research - from USGenWeb
- Census
Records
-
U.S. Census documents, for 1790-1930. One of the best sources of FREE census
records is HeritageQuest Online. Many libraries now offer this service
FREE of charge. Ask your librarian today. In addition several of the larger regional
and national historical societies, offer the service as part of your membership.
If your local library does not offer this, check with your county library.
- Search
the 1880 U.S. Census (free)
- U.S.
Census Records, 1830-1930 - The New Jersey State Archives, cost: $5.00
per record; copy of entry sent when page citation is provided.
- 1830-1910
census record transcripts (selected towns) TXT files - online (free) - USGenWeb
Census Project
- 1830-1900
census record transcripts (selected towns) TXT files - online (free) - 2nd
USGenWeb Census Project
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