Meeting Information

  • Our Spring meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2012  
  • 12:30 PM  -  4:30 PM
  • Meeting site is the Germanic American Institute, 301 Summit Avenue, St. Paul MN 55102
  • 2012 Meeting Dates:
    • May 20
    • August 12 - Picnic
    • October 21
  • Call 651-224-0544 with questions
  • Bring your family tree 
  • Bring a family member 
  • Bring a friend

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Minnesota State Census (1885 - 1895 - 1905)

Everyone should search these census records. They can help you find information that should have been in the lost 1890 Federal Census. Most of our immigrant ancestors arrived after the 1880 Federal census, so they do not appear in that census. That means the State Censuses may provide a first look into their lives. 

These records reference family names, sometimes street names and numbers. Because of spelling eccentricities, a good deal of patience is called for. The indexes provided on line are very poor; it helps to find the census district and do a page-by-page search.