Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1945 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador



Record Description
This collection includes images and an index of the 1945 census. This information is housed at the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The pages of the original ledgers of the 1945 Nominal Census were bound in an incorrect order. For most districts, the right-hand side of the page does not match the left-hand side. In most cases the correct matches of right to left can be found by counting back two pages from the left side of the page which contains the names of persons residing in each household.

Record Content


Census records may contain the following information:


 * Name of head of household
 * Age of head of household
 * Address of head of household
 * Occupation of head of household
 * Name of spouse
 * Age of spouse
 * Names of children
 * Ages of children
 * Relatives

How to Use the Record
As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as the name of your ancestor and the birth year. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

Search the Collection
To search this collection by name: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To search by image: To search the collection, you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "District" which takes you to the images

Search the collection image by image, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Some pages were bound/filmed out of order. Facing left and right sides do not always match. If something looks suspicious, look at the page number at the top right of the previous page for the family you want, then scroll through the pages to find the right side page with the next number to find the correct facing page.

Related Websites

 * Newfoundland, Canada Census Records
 * Library and Archives Censuses
 * Newfoundland’s Grand Banks
 * Newfoundland and Labrador Research Resources

Related Wiki Articles

 * Newfoundland and Labrador Genealogy
 * Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Records
 * How Accurate is the Information Contained in Canadian Census Records? (National Institute)
 * Newfoundland and Labrador History
 * Newfoundland and Labrador

Citations for This Collection
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