Quebec & Ontario Censuses (1881 & 1901): 5M Names Indexed

The Quebec Ontario Census 1881 1901 tool lets you search more than 5 million individuals indexed from the Quebec 1881 Census, Quebec 1901 Census, and Ontario 1881 Census. These Canadian census indexes help you locate people and families living in Quebec and Ontario during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, making them an essential resource for Quebec genealogy research.

Quebec Census 1881 and 1901

The Quebec 1881 Census and Quebec 1901 Census make it possible to find individuals recorded throughout the province and explore the households in which they lived. These searchable census indexes simplify the process of locating an ancestor using information transcribed from the original census records.

The indexed data can help place an individual at a specific point in time, identify members of the same household, and follow a family between the two census years. Comparing the Quebec 1881 Census and Quebec 1901 Census can reveal migration patterns, changes in family composition, and other important milestones in your ancestors' lives.

Ontario Census 1881

The collection also includes a searchable index of the Ontario 1881 Census. It is particularly valuable for researching ancestors who moved from Quebec to Ontario or for tracing families whose members lived in both provinces.

As part of Canada's nineteenth-century census records, the Ontario 1881 Census provides an important source for locating individuals and families during this period. It complements the Quebec census collections available in the tool and allows researchers to extend their genealogy beyond Quebec.

How to Search the Census Records

The search engine lets you explore the indexed information available in each census collection. Search fields and available data may vary depending on the census year you are consulting.

Begin your search using the most reliable information you have about your ancestor. If too many results are returned, gradually add more search criteria to narrow the list. If you do not find a relevant result, broaden your search to account for possible spelling variations, transcription differences, or incomplete information in the original census records.

Search engine for the Quebec and Ontario census records
Search results from the Quebec and Ontario census records