Prince Edward Island Census 1861 (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==

−	~~This collection contains census records for the year 1861~~	+	These records include a population census of Prince Edward Island that was recorded in 1861. Prince Edward Island was not yet part of the Dominion of Canada. The records also includes agricultural censuses at the end of each county or township.
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−	These records include a population census of Prince Edward Island that was recorded in 1861. Prince Edward Island was not yet part of the Dominion of Canada. ~~Includes~~ agricultural censuses at the end of each county or township.	+

	Census schedules were taken on large sheets of paper with pre-printed rows and columns. They are bound into volumes, arranged by county, then by township and enumeration district.		Census schedules were taken on large sheets of paper with pre-printed rows and columns. They are bound into volumes, arranged by county, then by township and enumeration district.

−	~~The census contains the 1861 census for the province of Prince Edward Island.~~ Census takers were asked to record information about all those who were in each household on the census day. A census taker might have visited a house on a later date, but the information he collected was supposed to be about the people who were in the house on the census day. Enumeration was by census district. Census districts were voting districts, not counties, although most have the same names as counties.	+	Census takers were asked to record information about all those who were in each household on the census day. A census taker might have visited a house on a later date, but the information he collected was supposed to be about the people who were in the house on the census day. Enumeration was by census district. Census districts were voting districts, not counties, although most have the same names as counties.

−	For the most part, census districts were synonymous with cities and counties, and sub districts were synonymous with towns, townships, and city wards. Villages, small towns, and parishes were generally enumerated as part of the township in which they were located. Census district and county boundaries were not always the same and there were many variations from location to location~~. This census covers the population of Prince Edward Island in 1861~~.	+	For the most part, census districts were synonymous with cities and counties, and sub districts were synonymous with towns, townships, and city wards. Villages, small towns, and parishes were generally enumerated as part of the township in which they were located. Census district and county boundaries were not always the same and there were many variations from location to location.

	Canadian census records were taken to enumerate the population for representation, taxation, and other purposes.		Canadian census records were taken to enumerate the population for representation, taxation, and other purposes.
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	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published on FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.		The following citation refers to the original source of the information published on FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

−	{{Collection citation \| text= "Prince Edward Island Census, 1861" Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Board of Registration and Statistics. Public Archives, Ottawa.}}	+	{{Collection citation \| text= "Prince Edward Island Census, 1861" Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Board of Registration and Statistics. Public Archives, Ottawa.}}

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	==== General Information About These Records ====		==== General Information About These Records ====

−	This census ~~records~~ the birthplace for each person, along with his or her age, and other personal information. Since the census attempted to record all the people living in a household, it may identify individuals for whom other records simply do not exist.	+	This census lists the birthplace for each person, along with his or her age, and other personal information. Since the census attempted to record all the people living in a household, it may identify individuals for whom other records simply do not exist.

−	The accuracy of the census depended on the knowledge of the informant and the care of the enumerator. Realize that the information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or even by a neighbor.	+	The accuracy of the census depended on the knowledge of the informant and the care of the enumerator. Realize that the information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or even by a neighbor.

	== Related Websites ==		== Related Websites ==

Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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	*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.		*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

−		+	<br> When you have located your ancestor’s marriage record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.
−	When you have located your ancestor’s marriage record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors~~. Add this new information to your records of each family~~.	+

	==== Tips to Keep in mind ====		==== Tips to Keep in mind ====

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