Census records in Nova Scotia are a vital resource for genealogists, tracing family histories back to the 18th century. As one of Canada’s earliest settled regions, Nova Scotia conducted colonial censuses as early as 1767, predating the first national census in 1871. These records document Acadian, Mi'kmaq, Loyalist, and Scottish immigrant populations, offering insights into early settlement patterns. The federal census, taken every ten years, records names, ages, occupations, and household details. Additionally, pre-Confederation censuses (1811, 1827, 1838) provide valuable data for ancestry research. Nova Scotia’s census records are essential for uncovering rich historical and genealogical connections.
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Canadian Census
- 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
- 1851 Canada Census 1,364,567 records
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