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In 1851, Canada begin keeping censuses every 10 years. However, these censuses were often taken in different years, and it was not until 1871, after the Dominion of Canada was created, that censuses were taken regularly.<ref>Library and Archives Canada, “Censuses,” February 4, 2021, https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/Pages/census.aspx.</ref> Alberta was first included in the Canada census in 1881. | In 1851, Canada begin keeping censuses every 10 years. However, these censuses were often taken in different years, and it was not until 1871, after the Dominion of Canada was created, that censuses were taken regularly.<ref>Library and Archives Canada, “Censuses,” February 4, 2021, https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/Pages/census.aspx.</ref> Alberta was first included in the Canada census in 1881. | ||
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History of Alberta Censuses[edit | edit source]
In 1851, Canada begin keeping censuses every 10 years. However, these censuses were often taken in different years, and it was not until 1871, after the Dominion of Canada was created, that censuses were taken regularly.[1] Alberta was first included in the Canada census in 1881.
Online Alberta Censuses[edit | edit source]
Population Schedules[edit | edit source]
Official Canada Censuses[edit | edit source]
| 1881 | 1891 | 1901 |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch
Ancestry.com Findmypast.com |
FamilySearch; index and images
Ancestry.com Findmypast.com |
FamilySearch
Ancestry.com Findmypast.com |
| 1911 | 1921 | 1931 - Images only |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch
Ancestry.com Findmypast.com |
Ancestry.com
MyHeritage.com |
Library and Archives of Canada |
For more information about these censuses, visit Library and Archives of Canada.
Local, Territory, and Province Censuses[edit | edit source]
| 1916 Prairie Provinces Census | 1926 Prairie Provinces Census |
|---|---|
| FamilySearch - index and images
Ancestry - index and images MyHeritage - index & images ($) |
FamilySearch - index and image |
For more information about these censuses, visit Library and Archives of Canada.
Non-population Schedules[edit | edit source]
| 1871 Mortality Schedule |
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| FamilySearch; index and images
Ancestry.com; index ($) |
For more information about these censuses, visit Library and Archives of Canada.
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Library and Archives Canada, “Censuses,” February 4, 2021, https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/Pages/census.aspx.