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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.[1] 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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Ancestry.com
Findmypast.com
FamilySearch; index and images
Ancestry.com
Findmypast.com
FamilySearch
Ancestry.com
Findmypast.com
1911 1921 1931 - Images only
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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

1906 Prairie Provinces Census 1916 Prairie Provinces Census 1926 Prairie Provinces Census
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Ancestry ($)
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FamilySearch - index and images
Ancestry - index and images
MyHeritage - index & images ($)
FamilySearch - index and image

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

Non-population Schedules

1871 Mortality Schedule
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Ancestry.com; index ($)

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

Additional Resources

References

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