Facts in Canadian Census, 1851-1901


Facts Contained in Population Schedules:
Canadian Federal Census, 1851-1901

 
Name and Address 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901
Name of individual
Age
Dwelling number
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Family Origins 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901
Relationship to head of household
Month, day, and year of birth
County or province of birth
If born within the last 12 months
Deaths in last year; age; cause
Sex
Color
Marital status
Whether married within last 12 months
Birthplace of father and mother
French Canadian
Racial or tribal origin
Nationality
Religion
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Education & Health 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901
Mother tongue
Whether able to speak English
Whether able to speak French
Whether able to read and write
Months at school
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Welfare & Occupation 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901
Profession/Occupation/Industry
Living on own means
Months employed
Working in factory
Wages
Employer
Employee
Working on own account
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Residency and Citizenship 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901
Year of immigration to Canada
Year of naturalization
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