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Search the census returns from 1825 to 1931. For search tips and more information see Census records.

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Historical census records include terms to refer to racial, ethnic and cultural groups that were used at the time of the creation of these records. Some of these terms are considered offensive today. Library and Archives Canada has retained these terms in this database to ensure that attitudes and viewpoints are not erased from the historical record. For more information, read our full historical language and content notice.
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