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Massachusetts State and Colonial Census Records


Massachusetts State census records were taken every ten years from 1855 to 1945, but only the original population schedules for the 1855 and 1865 census still exist. All other state census years are lost or destroyed.

The originals, as well as microfilmed copies, are now located at the Massachusetts Archives.

Both state series have similar information as the 1850 and 1860 federal census. In addition, both the 1855 and 1865 state census records contain categories for deaf, dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or convict. The 1865 also has information about whether a man is over the age of 16 and owns taxable property. It also has recorded columns for a legal voter or a naturalized voter.


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Statewide Massachusetts Census Records Online

Barnstable County:

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Berkshire County:

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Bristol County:

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Dukes County:

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Essex County:

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Franklin County:

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Hampden County:

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Hampshire County:

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Middlesex County:

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Nantucket County:

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Norfolk County:

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Plymouth County:

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Suffolk County:

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Worcester County:

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