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The census and census substitutes

The census is one of the most valuable resources for genealogical researchers. This session includes a review of the census records available to us, including a history of the Canadian census, a summary of the major indexes available, limitations, and substitutes. The session refers to these links:

Census

Automated Genealogy
Indexes to the 1901, 1906 and 1911 censuses

Ancestry.ca
Indexes to the 1851, 1901 and 1911 Canadian censuses, with links to images

Library and Archives Canada
1911 Canadian census online

Library and Archives Canada
1901 Canadian census online

Library and Archives Canada
1906 Northwest provinces census online

Library and Archives Canada
1851 Canadian census online

Alberta Family Histories Society Registry of Projects

Early Vancouver Island census database

Living Landscapes - Census of the B.C. Interior

Index to the 1901 census British Columbia Genealogical Society

1901 census index by the AGS Edmonton branch

Dave Obee's index of the Lethbridge area 1891

Transcription to 1911 census -- Alberta Family Histories Society

Index to the 1871 census of Ontario

Prince Edward Island Census Records

Search three in one! -- 1880 U.S., 1881 Canada, 1881 England

Ingeneas - private research firm, with census database

Family Search - printable census forms 1851-1901

National Archives catalog of Canadian census film numbers

Heritage Quest catalog of Canadian census film numbers

Substitutes

Canadian directories

Western Canadian directories online

Historical directories
For British directories


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Updated March 25, 2008

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