Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1935 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1935. These records include an index and images of the census housed at the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Record Content


Census records may contain the following information:


 * Name of ancestor
 * Age
 * Place of birth
 * Gender
 * Marital Status
 * Relationship to head of household
 * Place of event
 * Place of birth of father
 * Place of birth of mother
 * Nationality
 * Religion
 * Occupation

How to Use the Record
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To search by index: 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 browse by image: To search the collection image by image: ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the appropriate "District" which takes you to the images.

Search the collection 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

 * 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.
 * Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Use the location to search for other records (church, civil registration, etc.).

Related Websites

 * Newfoundland and Labrador 1935 Census
 * Canada Historic Maps
 * Canada History Links

Related Wiki Articles

 * Newfoundland and Labrador Census
 * Newfoundland and Labrador Online Genealogy Records
 * Newfoundland and Labrador

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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