Massachusetts census records index

Massachusetts’ state and local census records are vital tools for genealogists, offering rich details about family structures and community life. The 1855 Massachusetts State Census, for example, provides valuable information such as household members’ names, ages, birthplaces, and occupations, along with property and demographic data.

These state censuses, conducted between federal censuses, help researchers trace family changes, migration patterns, and local dynamics, and are essential for uncovering family histories and exploring the historical fabric of Massachusetts communities.

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1865 Massachusetts State Census 1,351,923 records available 1855 Massachusetts State Census 1,202,222 records available See the entire collection catalog of census records in Massachusetts, United States

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