Peterborough COUNTY CENSUS RECORDS
Canadian Census returns vary. The first general Ontario census was taken in 1842, 1848 and 1851 but not all survive.
There are scattered Ontario Census records before 1842 but each area took its own census, so researchers need to check the book of available census returns (found in any public library of Ontario or at the Archives) to find out what years are available in each location.
Some areas have census records as early as 1783. Censuses up to 1850 are heads of household only but give genealogy and family information such as how many children, and their ages.
Canadian Census records after 1851 which are available to the public were taken in 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901,1911 and 1921. They give information on all household members - name, age, gender, country of birth, religion, ethnic origin, occupation, marital status and education. Some provide immigration years. See Questions Asked on Ontario Census Reports
An important genealogicaly treasure found in Canadian Census records is the Agricultural Census. Agricultural returns provide information such as lot and concession number, acreage, livestock and agricultural products. For the 1851 and 1861 Census, the agricultural returns are listed by the name of the head-of-household. The agricultural returns for 1881, 1891 and 1901 were not retained
Several sites have Canadian Census Projects underway which allow you to find ancestors in Canada Census records from 1851 to 1911. Search Canadian Census Records online for your ancestors.
There are scattered Ontario Census records before 1842 but each area took its own census, so researchers need to check the book of available census returns (found in any public library of Ontario or at the Archives) to find out what years are available in each location.
Some areas have census records as early as 1783. Censuses up to 1850 are heads of household only but give genealogy and family information such as how many children, and their ages.
Canadian Census records after 1851 which are available to the public were taken in 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901,1911 and 1921. They give information on all household members - name, age, gender, country of birth, religion, ethnic origin, occupation, marital status and education. Some provide immigration years. See Questions Asked on Ontario Census Reports
An important genealogicaly treasure found in Canadian Census records is the Agricultural Census. Agricultural returns provide information such as lot and concession number, acreage, livestock and agricultural products. For the 1851 and 1861 Census, the agricultural returns are listed by the name of the head-of-household. The agricultural returns for 1881, 1891 and 1901 were not retained
Several sites have Canadian Census Projects underway which allow you to find ancestors in Canada Census records from 1851 to 1911. Search Canadian Census Records online for your ancestors.
1800-1842 Ontario and Nova Scotia Census, Ancestry $
1851 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1861 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1871 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1881 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1891 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1901 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1911 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1921 Census at Archives of Canada OR Ancestry $
1940 National Registration File
1851 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1861 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1871 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1881 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1891 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1901 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1911 Census at Archives of Canada OR FamilySearch OR Ancestry $
1921 Census at Archives of Canada OR Ancestry $
1940 National Registration File