Canada Census, 1921

The 1921 Census of Canada population schedule. The enumerator asked participants 35 questions including: name, birth year and place, gender, marital status, languages spoken, occupation, education, relationship to head of household, nationality, religion, address, family members, and more. The Northwest Territories had a different form with less questions. The original records are held at the Library and Archives Canada.

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Canada Census, 1921

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains index and images of the population schedule of 1921 Census of Canada. The enumerator asked participants 35 questions including: name, birth year and place, gender, marital status, languages spoken, occupation, education, relationship to head of household, nationality, religion, address, family members, and more. The Northwest Territories had a different form with less questions. The original records are held at the Library and Archives Canada.

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
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Year of Birth
  • Birthplace
  • Marital Status
  • Nationality
  • Year of Death
  • Occupation
  • Year of immigration
  • Year of Naturalization
  • Relationship to Head of Household
  • Father's Birthplace
  • Mother's Birthplace

Collection Content

Sample Images