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Ontario directories, dating from the early 19th century, offer genealogists extensive information on residents across Canada’s most populous province. City and county directories for Toronto, Ottawa, and smaller towns list names, occupations, and addresses, helping track family movements during periods of rapid urbanization and immigration. City and business directories, land ownership records, and voter lists provide further context on ancestors’ professions and property holdings. Given Ontario’s role as a key destination for immigrants, these directories are essential for tracing diverse family histories and bridging gaps between census years.
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Directories, Guides & References
Directories
- History of Toronto and County of York, Ontario, Illustrated 1,282 records
- The Ottawa City Directory 1909 861 records
- Vernon's London (Ontario) Directory, 1944 832 records
- Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory, 1871, Ontario 768 records
- Ottawa and Kingston City Directory, 1875 750 records
- Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of York, Ontario - 1907 694 records
- Roll of Pupils of Upper Canada College, Toronto, January 1830 to June 1916 693 records
- The Ottawa City Directory, 1926, Part 1 688 records
- Canada Directory, 1853 675 records
- A History of Simcoe County, 1909 673 records
- History of the County of Perth from 1825 to 1902 568 records
