Canada, Prince Edward Island Census, 1861
Population census of Prince Edward Island 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.
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Canada, Prince Edward Island Census, 1861
What is in This Collection?
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. 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. Canadian census records were taken to enumerate the population for representation, taxation, and other purposes.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of head of household
- Number and age of individuals in household
- Birthplace
- Age
- Race
- Religion
- Residence
- Profession of head of household
Collection Content
Inventory
| Film | DGS | Locality |
|---|---|---|
| 899939 | DGS 4108924 | Prince County |
| 899940 | DGS 4108919 | Queens (townships/lots 20-33) |
| 899941 | DGS 4108920 | Queens (townships/lots 34-67) |
| 899942 | DGS 4108921 | Queens (Charlottetown and royalty of Charlottetown) |
| 899943 | DGS 4108922 | Kings County |
Collection Details
Language
English
Location of Original Records
Library and Archives, Ottawa
"Canada, Prince Edward Island Census, 1861." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 9 April 2025. Citing Board of Registration and Statistics. Public Archives, Ottawa.
