Canadian Census Materials
The Fogler Library collection includes selected nominal censuses (door-to-door surveys by census takers) and aggregate censuses published by the Canadian government.
Nominal Censuses: New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Quebec
Aggregate Censuses: Bound Copies Microfiche
| PROVINCE |
YEAR |
SCOPE |
FORM |
| New Brunswick |
1851 |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (6 reels) |
|
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Albert County |
Printed copy |
|
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Carleton Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Charlotte Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Kings Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Restigouche Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Saint John Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Westmoreland Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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York Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Alnwick, Northumberland Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Kingston Parish, Kings Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Saint Marys, York Co. |
Printed copy |
| New Brunswick |
1861 |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (13 reels) |
|
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Gloucester Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Restigouche Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Alnwick, Northumberland Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Kingston Parish, Kings Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Saint Marys, York Co. |
Printed copy |
| New Brunswick |
1871* |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (22 reels) |
|
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Gloucester Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Restigouche Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Alnwick, Northumberland Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Kingston Parish, Kings Co. |
Printed copy |
|
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Saint Marys, York Co. |
Printed copy |
| New Brunswick |
1881 |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (10 reels) |
|
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Gloucester Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Alnwick, Northumberland Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Kingston Parish, Kings Co. |
Printed copy |
|
|
Saint Marys, York Co. |
Printed copy |
|
1891 |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (11 reels) |
|
1901** |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (8 reels) |
|
1911 |
All New Brunswick |
Microfilm (6 reels) |
| Nova Scotia |
1817 |
Pictou District |
Printed copy |
|
1827 |
All Nova Scotia |
Printed copy |
|
1851 |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (6 reels) |
|
1861 |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (11 reels) |
|
1871* |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (32 reels) |
|
1881 |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (13 reels) |
|
1891 |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (15 reels) |
|
1901** |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (10 reels) |
|
1911 |
All Nova Scotia |
Microfilm (10 reels) |
| Prince Edward Island |
1841 |
All available districts |
Microfilm (1 reel) |
|
1861 |
All Prince Edward Island |
Microfilm (4 reels) |
|
1881 |
All Prince Edward Island |
Microfilm (3 reels) |
|
1891 |
All Prince Edward Island |
Microfilm (4 reels) |
|
1901** |
All Prince Edward Island |
Microfilm (3 reels) |
|
1911 |
All Prince Edward Island |
Microfilm (3 reels) |
| Quebec |
1769-1830 |
Scattered areas |
Microfilm (1 reel) |
|
1825 |
Scattered areas |
Microfilm (2 reels) |
|
1831 |
Scattered areas |
Microfilm (6 reels) |
|
1842 |
Scattered areas |
Microfilm (9 reels) |
|
1851 |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (47 reels) |
|
1861*** |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (100 reels) |
|
1871* |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (102 reels) |
|
1881 |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (39 reels) |
|
1891 |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (43 reels) |
|
1901** |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (40 reels) |
|
1911 |
All Quebec |
Microfilm (36 reels) |
All printed copies of nominal censuses are located in the public access area of Government Documents. All microfilm copies are located in the Microforms Area.
*In addition to the nominal schedules, the 1871 census reels include the agricultural, resource, and manufacturing schedules for individuals.
**In addition to the nominal schedules, the 1901 census reels include Schedule 2: “Buildings and Lands, Churches and Schools”.
***FOR QUEBEC ONLY, the 1861 census reels include both nominal and agricultural schedules.
Aggregate Censuses Published by the Federal Governments:
A. Bound copies – In restricted area of Government Documents
Aggregate census data for all of Canada:
- 1871 – v.1, 3
- 1881 – v.1 – 3
- 1891 – none
- 1900 – v.4
- 1901 – v.4
- 1911 – v.2, 4
- 1921 – v.5
- 1931 – v.1 – 13
- 1941 – v.1 – 9
- 1951 – v.1 – 11
- 1961 – all
- 1971 – all
Census of the Prairie Provinces:
- 1936 – v.1 – 2
- 1946 – v.2 – 4
B. On microfiche – In the public access area of Government Documents
- Aggregate census data for all Canada: Complete decennial holdings,
- 1851 – 1981
- Census of the Northwest Territories: 1885
- Census of Manitoba: 1886
- Census of the Prairie Provinces: 1916, 1926, 1936, 1946
