Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1921 - FamilySearch Historical Records



Record Description This collection will include 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. Record Content

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 </li>Nationality </li>Religion </li>Occupation </li></ul> How to Use the Record To search this collection, it would be helpful if you knew the following information: <ul>Name of ancestor </li>Approximate place of residence </li></ul> Search the Collection To browse 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 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 <ul>There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. </li>You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. </li>Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. </li>Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community. </li>Check for variant spellings of the names. </li>Use the location to search for other records in the area (birth, christening, marriage, etc.). </li></ul> <span class="fck_mw_template"> Related Websites </li></ul> Related Wiki Articles </li></ul> Contributions to This Article
 * Newfoundland 1921 census index
 * Newfoundland GenWeb 1921 Census Data
 * Canada History Links
 * Canada Historic Maps
 * Newfoundland and Labrador Census

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