Canada, Newfoundland, Census, 1921

Index and images of the census housed at the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador. Some 1911 census books were used to record the 1921 census, so some books are labeled "1911."

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Canada, Newfoundland, Census, 1921

What is in This Collection?

This collection includes census records for the year 1921. The original records are housed at the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador. Some 1911 census books were used to record the 1921 census, so some books are labeled "1911" but are for 1921. For the 1921, census previous Electoral Districts were divided into smaller districts. However, some census forms had to be redone, which meant that the census was not complete until 1922.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1921.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of each person in family
  • Place of residence
  • Gender
  • Relationship to head of household
  • Marital status
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Year of immigration
  • Nationality
  • Religion
  • Occupation

Collection Content

Sample Images

Collection Details

Record Type: Census
194,365 Records
230,503 Personas
8,415 Images

Language

English

Location of Original Records

The Rooms, the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador

Cite This Collection

"Canada, Newfoundland, Census, 1921." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 9 May 2026. Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.