Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1842 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Canada

What is in this Collection?
This collection covers the 1842 census. 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.

For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

What Can this Collection Tell Me?
Census records usually contain the following information:


 * 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

How Do I Search the Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor.
 * The place where your ancestor lived.
 * The names of other family members.

Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page: 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.

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page: in. To search this collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select "Browse Images" on the initial search page ⇒ Select the appropriate "County/District" ⇒ Select the appropriate "Locality/Sub-district," which will take you to the images.

Whether you search by index or image, individually compare each record's information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if it 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.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s census record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Try looking for your ancestor in other Canadian Censuses.
 * Use the information from the census to locate other records for your ancestor, such as birth or marriage.

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?

 * Try searching again using variations of the name or possible nicknames your ancestor may have used.

Known Issues with This Collection
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Citing This Collection
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