Canadian Genealogy

Finding Ancestors in Canada

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Provinces and Territories in Canada were settled at different times. Canadian genealogy records such as Vital Stats or Census were kept starting at different times. Not all Canadian genealogy records have survived.

Where do I Start Looking for my Canadian Ancestors?

To find your Canadian ancestor, start your search in Ontario, Quebec , Acadia , Alberta , British Columbia , Manitoba , New Brunswick, Newfoundland , Nova Scotia , Northwest Territories , Prince Edward island , Saskatchewan , or Yukon Genealogy records.

 

Search Canadian Immigration Records Did your ancestor arrive in Canada BEFORE 1865? Search for passenger names in Olive Tree Genealogy free ships passenger lists 1535 to 1864 Did your ancestor arrive in Canada AFTER 1865? Search for passenger names in Olive Tree Genealogy free ships passenger lists 1865 to present

Find a Year of Immigration * Search for a year of immigration in 1842 and 1901 census records * Search Naturalization Records * Search Ontario land records for an immigration date * Search Ontario City Directories for a year of immigration

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