1921 Canada Census
8,683,491 records
The 1921 Canada Census was conducted on June 1, 1921 and enumerated over 8.6 million individuals. Information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of household, marital status, age at last birthday, birthplace, nationality, immigration year, naturalization year, and religion. Additional questions recorded information regarding occupation, education, literacy, and infirmities.
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Forms were printed with both English and French column headings; answers were recorded in the locally-spoken language. Individuals were to be enumerated in their usual place of residence even though they may not have been at that residence on the night of the enumeration. The head of household was to be recorded first followed by the rest of the members of the household. The forms used for the territories were a simplified version of the regular schedule and enumerators assigned to the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories were allowed to begin before June 1st.
The census images are from Library and Archives Canada.
Forms were printed with both English and French column headings; answers were recorded in the locally-spoken language. Individuals were to be enumerated in their usual place of residence even though they may not have been at that residence on the night of the enumeration. The head of household was to be recorded first followed by the rest of the members of the household. The forms used for the territories were a simplified version of the regular schedule and enumerators assigned to the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories were allowed to begin before June 1st.
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- Victor JoryCensus / Yukon Territory, CanadaVictor Jory was born on November 23, 1902 in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. He is most known for his villainous roles in Gone with the Wind and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He acted for over 50 years before his passing in 1982 at the age of 79.(Wikipedia)
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