Census Records
Fisher County was created in 1876 so, before 1880, Fisher is included in the census records for Bexar County. Census records from 1830 to 1940 may be viewed at the FamilySearch.org website with a free account. The 1950 census will be available on 1 Apr 2022 but it will take some time to transcribe and index it.The 1880 census for Fisher County covers one precinct (one enumeration district) and contains 11 pages with 27 households. This is the first census for Fisher County and the first to include relationships.
The USGenWeb Project Archives holds a transcription and images in its library.
The 1890 Federal Census was destroyed in a fire before it was copied. There are no remnants for Fisher County.
The 1900 census for Fisher County covers five precincts (two enumeration districts) and contains 76 pages. This is the first census that asked for number of years married, number of children borne by females and number of living children.
The 1910 census reflects the population explosion in the panhandle. This is the second census that asked for number of years married, number of children borne by females and number of living children.
The 1920 Fisher County census was enumerated in January and many families were missed, likely due to weather. It offers very little in the way of extra information except for the names of the roads on which the people lived.
The 1930 Fisher County census offers addresses for folks in town, age at first marriage and veteran status.
The 1940 Federal Census for Fisher County covers seven precincts and the cities of Roby, Hamlin, Rotan, Claytonville, Sylvester and Royston and contains 105 pages. It offers addresses for folks in town, education level, residence in 1935, employment status and total income for 1939.