Census records in Canada are invaluable for genealogy, offering detailed snapshots of ancestors' lives. Since the first national census in 1871, these records have documented names, ages, occupations, birthplaces, and family structures. Earlier regional censuses, such as those in New France (1666) and pre-Confederation provinces, provide even deeper historical insights.
Conducted every ten years, censuses help track migration patterns, economic conditions, and demographic changes. With publicly available records up to 1931, Canadian censuses are essential for tracing family histories, verifying lineage, and uncovering ancestral stories, making them a cornerstone of genealogical research.
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Canadian Census
- 1931 Canada Census 10,411,809 records
- 1921 Canada Census 8,683,491 records
- 1911 Canada Census 7,157,334 records
- 1901 Canada Census 5,213,093 records
- 1891 Canada Census 4,539,588 records
- 1881 Canada Census 4,273,931 records
- 1871 Canada Census 3,292,788 records
- 1861 Canada Census 2,764,253 records
- 1916 Canada Census of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba 1,590,785 records
- 1851 Canada Census 1,364,567 records
- 1906 Canada Census of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba 805,908 records
- 1825 Canada, Lower Canada Census 74,113 records
- Canada, Nova Scotia Census, Property Assessments and Poll Taxes, 1770-1841 69,695 records
- 1842 Canada, Lower Canada Census 46,309 records
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