Manitoba began official birth registration in 1882, though earlier records were kept by churches, particularly Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran parishes. The province has a rich Indigenous history, with Métis and First Nations communities playing a key role in its development.
Manitoba saw significant European immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly from Ukraine, Germany, and Scandinavia, shaping its cultural and genealogical records.
The Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency maintains modern birth records, with access restricted for 100 years. Older records, including church and census data, are preserved in provincial archives, making Manitoba an important region for genealogical research.
