Canadian Census Research Examples (National Institute)

Census Example 1901
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. T-6487



The last few columns of the census report containing information regarding wages and education and languages has been omitted from this example, as the information is not relevant to the Case Study.

Census Example 1891
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. T-6358



Columns dealing with employment, instruction and infirmities omitted from this example, as the information is not relevant to the Case Study.

Census Example 1881
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-13244



Columns containing irrelevant information have been omitted from this example.

Census Example 1871
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-9974



Upon checking Schedule 4 of the 1871 census for Whitby Township you find that page 10, line 4 indicates that George Crosby is the owner of 100 acres situated on Range or Concession 6, lot 10.

Census Example 1861
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-1058



There are some additional columns for this census which have not been included in the example, as the information supplied was not necessary to our family example. You will note that this census has a stamped number at the top of the page, and also a different number that is handwritten. When citing a page in this census it is wise to include both numbers so there is no confusion as to which page is cited. The agricultural portion for this census was listed as “missing”.

Census Example 1851
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-11742



Some additional columns concerning information not relevant to the Case Study have been omitted to conserve space.

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