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- The Census 1881-1901 legacy tool is no longer updated; its content is now part of the new unified search engine.
- It indexes the 1881 and 1901 Quebec censuses and the 1881 Ontario census, for a total of 5,012,907 individuals.
- Every field contained in a census can be searched, but the available fields differ from one census to another.
- The original census images are not available in this tool, which requires a GenealogyQuebec.com subscription.
⚠️ Note: This guide pertains to one of Genealogy Quebec’s legacy tools, which are no longer updated. Their content is now integrated into the new unified search engine.
The Census 1881-1901 tool contains a detailed index of the 1881 and 1901 censuses from the province of Quebec, as well as the 1881 census from the province of Ontario.
This tool indexes a total of 5 012 907 individuals.
The search engine allows you to search in every field contained in the census. Note that these fields differ by census.
1881 Quebec census fields:
- Name
- First name
- Sex
- Status
- District
- District #
- Sub district
- Sub district #
- Age
- Birthplace
- Religion
- Language
1901 Quebec census fields:
- Name
- First name
- Sex
- Status
- District
- District #
- Sub district
- Sub district #
- Age
- Year
- Month
- Day
- Family relationship
1881 Ontario census fields:
- Name
- First name
- Sex
- Status
- District
- District #
- Sub district
- Sub district #
- Age
- Birthplace
- Religion
- Language
Here is the list of districts available per census:
List of the districts from Quebec 1881 Census
List of the districts from Ontario 1881 Census
List of the districts from Quebec 1901 Census
Please note that the original image of the census isn’t available in this collection.
You may view this collection with a subscription to GenealogyQuebec.com at this address.
Frequently asked questions
The tool contains a detailed index of the 1881 and 1901 Quebec censuses and the 1881 Ontario census, covering a total of 5,012,907 individuals. It is a legacy tool that is no longer updated, and its content is now integrated into Genealogy Quebec’s unified search engine.
The fields differ by census. All include name, first name, sex, status, district, sub-district and age. The 1881 censuses add birthplace, religion and language, while the 1901 Quebec census adds year, month and day fields and the family relationship.
No. The Census 1881-1901 tool provides a detailed index of the census data, but the original images of the census are not available in this collection. A list of the districts covered is provided for each of the three censuses.
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