Census records are some of the first records genealogists look for when starting their research. State census records can be used in addition to Federal Census records when researching.
Michigan has state census records but are not complete for all counties. The first couple of times I used the state census records I was frustrated because I couldn't find any of my relatives in the Michigan Census. Eventually, I got around to reading about the State Census collections and discovered why I couldn't find my ancestors in it: the county they lived in wasn't online. Duh! Tip: Check what is available in the collection before searching.
What Michigan Census Records are Available?
The Counties and Years Available for the Michigan State Census Records, 1827-1874 are:
- Branch (1857, 1874)
- Clinton (1864)
- Eaton (1845, 1854, 1864, 1874)
- Houghton (1864, 1874)
- Lenawee (1845)
- Kalamazoo (1874)
- St. Joseph (1845)
- Sanilac (1864)
- Washtenaw (1827, 1845, 1854)
The Counties and Years Available for the Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894 are:
- Baraga (1884)
- Barry (1884, 1894)
- Bay (1884, 1894)
- Benzie (1884)
- Gratiot (1894)
- Hillsdale (1884, 1894)
- Ingham (1884, 1894)
- Iosco (1894)
- Jackson (1884, 1894)
- Kalamazoo (1884, 1894)
- Kent (1884, 1894)
- Keweenaw (1884)
- Lake (1884)
- Lapeer (1884, 1894)
- Lenawee (1884, 1894)
- Livingston (1894)
- Menominee (1884, 1894)
- Midland (1894)
- Montcalm (1884, 1894)
- Muskegon (1884, 1894)
- Newaygo (1884, 1894)
- Ottawa (1884, 1894)
- Roscommon (1884)
- Sanilac (1884, 1894)
- St. Clair (1884, 1894)
- St. Joseph (1884, 1894)
- Washtenaw (1884, 1894)
- Wayne (1884, excluding Detroit)
Where Do I Find Michigan State Census Records?
The places to check for links to the Michigan State Census are
- Family Search wiki on Michigan State Census Records. Scroll down to Online State Census.
- Michiganology has state census records on their website.
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