June 12, 2025

AF-1108: 1915 New York State Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast


By the time New York took its 1915 state census, the state was in the midst of dramatic social, political, and demographic shifts. The five years since the 1910 federal census had brought even more industrial growth, continued waves of immigration, and the rise of new housing, labor, and reform movements. Capturing all of this change in the middle of a federal census decade, the 1915 New York State census stands as one of the most insightful tools available for those researching family history in early 20th-century New York.

This census was conducted on June 1, 1915, by the state’s Department of Efficiency and Economy—a short-lived agency created to oversee and modernize state operations. The count included over 10.5 million residents and gave a mid-decade view of one of America’s most dynamic regions. It’s more than just names and numbers—it’s a snapshot of what life looked like in a time of incredible transformation...

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