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==Earlier Census Records== | ==Earlier Census Records== | ||
*[https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/Pages/Finding-Aid-300.aspx#i | |||
*[http://www.censusfinder.com/newfoundland-census-records.htm Newfoundland, Canada Census Records] CensusFinder | *[http://www.censusfinder.com/newfoundland-census-records.htm Newfoundland, Canada Census Records] CensusFinder | ||
In addition to the Canada censuses taken every ten years starting in 1851, very early census records exist for British and French settlers in Newfoundland. | In addition to the Canada censuses taken every ten years starting in 1851, very early census records exist for British and French settlers in Newfoundland. | ||
===French=== | ===French=== | ||
*[https://nouvelle-france.org/eng/Pages/new-france-archives.aspx#t1 New France Archives] New France, for the purposes of this site, is made-up of Canada, Acadia, Newfoundland, the Great Lakes region and Louisiana. The documents in this database date mainly from the early 16th century until the Treaty of Paris in 1763, including some documents after this period. | |||
In general, the French records are for Plaisance (Placentia) which French held from 1650 -1711. The town was given up to the British in 1711 . They are transcripts of copies at the National Archives of Canada. The original records are in France. The French had some limited fishing rights on the island but were not allowed to settle on the island of Newfoundland which was Britain's oldest colony. | In general, the French records are for Plaisance (Placentia) which French held from 1650 -1711. The town was given up to the British in 1711 . They are transcripts of copies at the National Archives of Canada. The original records are in France. The French had some limited fishing rights on the island but were not allowed to settle on the island of Newfoundland which was Britain's oldest colony. | ||
*1671, 1673, 1691, 1693 Names all household members. | *1671, 1673, 1691, 1693 Names all household members. | ||