Canada, Lower Canada, Census, 1842
Index and images of census records for the modern province of Quebec.
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Canada, Lower Canada, Census, 1842
What is in This Collection?
This collection covers the 1842 census which covers modern province of Quebec. Census returns are recorded on large sheets of paper that are divided into rows and columns. The schedules were arranged by locality. The records are mostly in English; however some contain French. This census was created to record and enumerate the population in the British-controlled parts of Canada.
The Lower Canada census was created to enumerate the population. Although the first national Canadian census did not occur until 1871, many local and colonial censuses were taken before this date. The Lower Canada Census 1842 is an example of a census created before the confederation of Canada in 1867
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of the head of each family
- Whether or not proprietor of real property
- Whether or not entitled to vote
- Profession, occupation or trade of head of family
- Total number of persons living in each family
- Total number, male and female, temporarily absent
Collection Content
Sample Images
Census Part 1
Census Part 2
Census Part 3
Collection Details
Language
English, French
Location of Original Records
Public Archives, Ontario
"Canada, recensement du Bas-Canada, 1842." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 3 December 2024. Citing Library and Archives. Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
