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History of Alberta Censuses

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. Alberta was first included in the Canada census in 1881.

Online Alberta Censuses

Population Schedules

Official Canada Censuses

1881	1891	1901
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1911	1921	1931 - Images only
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For more information about these censuses, visit Library and Archives of Canada.

Local, Territory, and Province Censuses

1906 Prairie Provinces Census	1916 Prairie Provinces Census	1926 Prairie Provinces Census
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For more information about these censuses, visit Library and Archives of Canada.

Non-population Schedules

1871 Mortality Schedule
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For more information about these censuses, visit Library and Archives of Canada.

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