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{{Infobox NIFGS|June 2012|{{Canadian Census Records}}|Doris Bourrie, CG}}<br> | {{Infobox NIFGS|June 2012|{{Canadian Census Records}}|Doris Bourrie, CG}}<br> | ||
=== Census Example 1901 === | |||
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. T-6487 | Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. T-6487 | ||
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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. | 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 | Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. T-6358 | ||
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Columns dealing with employment, instruction and infirmities omitted from this example, as the information is not relevant to the Case Study. | 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 | Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-13244 | ||
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Columns containing irrelevant information have been omitted from this example. | Columns containing irrelevant information have been omitted from this example. | ||
=== Census Example 1871 === | |||
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-9974 | Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-9974 | ||
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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. | 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 | Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-1058 | ||
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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”. | 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 | Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-11742 | ||
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The original content for this article was contributed by The International Institute of Genealogical Studies in June 2012. It is an excerpt from their course Canadian Census Part 1 and Part 2 by Doris Bourrie, CG. The Institute offers over 200 comprehensive genealogy courses for a fee ($). |
Census Example 1901[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Library and Archives Canada Microfilm No. C-13244
Columns containing irrelevant information have been omitted from this example.
Census Example 1871[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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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