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History of Saskatchewan 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.[1] saskatchewan was first included in the Canada census in 1881.

Online Saskatchewan Censuses

Population Schedules

Official Canada Censuses

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

Local, Territory, and Province Censuses

1905 List of Doukhobours
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Northwest and Prairie Province Censuses

Saskatchewan was included in the 1906, 1916, and 1926 Northwest and Prairie Province enumerations.

1906 Northwest
Provinces Census
1916 Prairie
Provinces Census
1926 Prairie
Provinces Census
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Non-population Schedules

Saskatchewan was not included in any non-population schedules.

Additional Resources

References

  1. Library and Archives Canada, “Censuses,” February 4, 2021, https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/Pages/census.aspx.