Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1921 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes census records for the year 1921. These records include an 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" 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.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Census records may contain:
 * 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

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 * 1) Select District to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Cite the record. See below for help citing this collection
 * Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index. To find a copy of the original record, visit the Provincial Archives, St. John's page
 * Use the information you have found to find the person in census records.

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
 * Search the records of nearby areas
 * Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Record Finder

 * Consult the Newfoundland and Labrador Record Finder Table to find other records

Citing this Collection
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 * Collection Citation:"Newfoundland Census, 1921." Database with Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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