Census records are a pivotal step in trying to document our ancestry. They are among the most useful records available to genealogists. This course will instruct the student in how to access these records and how to analyze the information provided. Suggestions for using the Internet for researching many census records will also be provided. A short history of census records is included…
COURSE CONTENT
MODULE 1
Introduction to Census Records
Heads of Family Census Records
Nominal Census Records
Specialized Census Records
Where to Find Census Records
Reading Census Records
Tips to Read Difficult Census Pages
MODULE 2
How do I Locate My Family in a Census Record?
Locating an Individual in a Rural Census
1851 Rural Census
1861 Rural Census
1871 Rural Census
1901 Rural Census
1911 Rural Census
MODULE 3
Locating an Individual in a Large City
Schedule II for John Turnbull of Bathurst Street, Toronto
Schedule 1 for John Turnbull of Bathurst Street, Toronto
Using Census Aids to Locate Your Family
MODULE 4
How Accurate is the Information Contained in Census Records?
Analyzing the Records
What to Look for when Comparing Records
Specialized Information in Various Census Years
1851 Census
1861 Census
1870 Census (Manitoba only)
1871 Census
1881 Census
1891 Census
1901 Census
1901 Census (Yukon Territory)
1906 Census
1911 Census
1916 Census
Census Substitute Records
MODULE 5
Using the Internet for Research
Internet Addresses
Archives: National and Provincial
Specialized Sites
Indexes & Digital Images Available Online
1851
1861
1871
1881
1891
1901
1906
1911
1916
Website Addresses
MODULE 6
Census Records Available Through Library and Archives Canada
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Québec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
The Territories
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Selected Bibliography of Published Census Records
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Québec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
Northwest Territories & Yukon
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