Canada - Census

Guide to Canadian Census

Printed guides indicate which microfilm reel includes which municipalities. Microfilm can be scanned for free. This equipment is available on the first floor of the Weldon Library. Ask staff for assistance.

1842-1861	Check-list of Ontario Census Returns 1842-1871 DBW ref quick JL 103.9.A723 1963.C54
1871-1891	Catalogue of Census Returns on Microfilm 1666-1891 DBW ref quick JL 103.9.A723 1987.C38
1901	Catalogue of Census Returns on Microfilm 1901 DBW ref quick JL 103.9.A723 1992.C38

Guide to Geographic Levels acronyms

NOTE: Definitions of these terms can be found in the Census Dictionary.

CCS	Census Consolidated Subdivision
CD	Census Division
CMA	Census Metropolitan Area
CSD	Census Subdivision
CT	Census Tract
EA	Enumeration Area
FED	Federal Electoral District
FSA	Forward Sortation Area (first 3 digits of Postal Code)
MA	Metropolitan Area
Nation	gives total for Canada
Prov.	gives total for each province and territory
R/U	gives rural/urban breakdown