Canada

1. FamilySearch: Learn about the Canadian census in these articles.
   
   FS—Wiki: the Canadian Census   
   • Online Canadian Censuses
   • National Censuses
   • Indexes to the National Censuses
   • Colonial, Provincial, and Local Censuses
   • Online Resources
   
   FS—Canadian Census Records—4 pgs. - 2017


2. Watch this video to learn more about using Canadian census records.
   
   FS: Canada Census Research—48:47 - 2017


3. Library & Archives: Learn about the Canadian census in this article from the Library and Archives of Canada.
   
   Censuses


4. Early Records: Learn about researching early census records in Canada.
   
   Researching Early Census Records - 2018

National Census

1. 1931: Read   Tips    Search  
2. 1921: Read   Watch    Tips    Search  
3. 1911: Read   Watch    Search
4. 1901: Read   Watch    Tips    Search   Worksheet
5. 1891: Read   Watch    Search    Worksheet
6. 1881: Read   Watch    Search
7. 1871: Read   Watch    Search   Worksheet
8. 1861: Read   Watch    Search   Worksheet
9. 1851: Read   Watch    Search    Worksheet


  1911 Census Search Practice  |  

John William appeared at the age of 33 in the 1911 census in British Columbia. Use the "Library and Archives of Canada" link below to locate John and answer the following questions:

1. What were the details of John's living situation?
2. Where was he originally from?
3. What was John's religion?
Hints  |  
1. Click the 1911 Read link.
2. In the search screen, enter "John" as the first name and "William" as the last name, and his age (33).
3. Select the record that shows that John is from British Columbia and use that to answer the questions.
Answers
1. John was listed as a "Lodger." This means he was staying in another person's place.
2. John's place of birth is England.
3. John's religion is listed as "English."
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn )

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  1871 Census Search Practice  |  

Alice Tremblay, age 17, was recorded on the Quebec, Montmorency census in the year 1871. Use the "Library and Archives of Canada" link below to locate Alice and answer the following questions:

1. What language does Alice's record appear in?
2. What were the names of all of her family members?
3. What additional information can you gain from this record?
Hints  |  
1. Click the 1871 Read link.
2. In the search screen, enter "Alice" as the first name and "Tremblay" as the last name, and her age (17).
3. Select the record that shows the correct information for Alice.
Answers
1. Alice's record was written in French.
2. Alice had 8 family members (other than herself) listed on the census, including her parents, Jacques and Marceline, and her 6 siblings: Odilie, Elias, Wilhelmina, Emma, Lia, Temerise.
3. From the record, we also learn ages, current living place, religion, and professions/occupations.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn )

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1. - Search Canadian census records on the Library and Archives of Canada site.
2. Learn about the 1931 Canadian Census.
   
   RT—Library and Archives of Canada and the 1931 Canada Census—59:49 - 2024
   
   
   
   MH—Diving into MyHeritage's 1931 Canada Census—23:41 - 2024
   
   
   



Other Censuses

1. 1926 (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta)
2. 1871 (Ontario)
3. 1870 (Manitoba) 
4. 1842 (Canada West) 
5. 1842 (Canada East)  
6. 1831 (Lower Canada)
7. 1825 (Lower Canada)





Resources

1. 1921: Here are some tips for using the 1921 Canadian Census.
   
   AC—1921 Census of Canada - 2015—5:45
   
   
   


2. Explore additional Canadian census resources in the Census-Online site and the Genealogy Branches site.
3. Explore the Automated Genealogy site for census resources.

  Automated Genealogy Site Practice  |  

Elizabeth Ansel was part of the British Home Children Program in 1899. Use the "Automated Genealogy" link above to locate Elizabeth and answer the following questions:

1. What is the name of the family she was living with?
2. What was Elizabeth's birthday?
3. How old is Elizabeth in this record?
Hints  |  
1. In Automated Genealogy, scroll down to Linking Projects and click "British Home Children Linking."
2. Find Elizabeth Ansel on the alphabetical list that appears and click "Links" to the right of her name.
3. Read the record that appears to answer the questions. Click "Open in new window" for easier reading.
Answers
1. Elizabeth was living with the Black family. All family members and Elizabeth were listed in household 101.
2. Elizabeth's birthday is November 21, 1885.
3. Elizabeth is 15 in this record.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn )

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4. Early Records: Explore early Canadian census resources in the AllCensusRecords site:
   1861    1848    1842    pre-1842
5. 1842: Here are some tips for using the 1842 Canadian Census.
   
   OT—Genealogy Tip: 1842 Canadian Census Returns


6. Explore Acadian census records (1671-1763) on the AcadiaGenWeb site.
7. 1916: Learn about the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces.
   
   Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, 1916


Exercises
• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for census resources. Then use the learnings for searches for an ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

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QUIKLinks

• FS: Canada 1931 Census
• FS: Canada Census, 1916    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1911    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1906    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1901    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1891    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1881    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1871    (More)
• FS: Canada Census, 1851    (More)
• FS: Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1842
• FS: Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1831
• FS: Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1825
• FS: Canada, Prairie Provinces Census, 1926

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1. FamilySearch: Learn about Canadian directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
   
   FS—Wiki: Canada Directories


2. - Library and Archives Canada: Explore Canadian Directories on the Library and Archives Canada site.

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