Database
This research tool contains 22,735 records that are searchable by name. The database entries are in the original language used in the documents. This information was not translated.
Search Screen
The search screen enables you to search by name of person or by place. The 1842 Census of Canada West was enumerated by census districts and sub-districts, and the records were compiled accordingly. Therefore, knowledge of the districts and sub-districts is of value in locating an individual.
To assist with district and sub-district names, a list of 1842 Census of Canada West districts and sub-districts is provided.
The search screen enables you to search by:
- Keywords
- Surname
- Given Name(s)
By clicking on Hide/Show Advanced Search Options, you will also be able to search by:
- District Name
- County Name
- Sub-District Name
- Page Number
Keywords
Enables you to search any of the fields alone or in combination.
Surname and Given Name(s)
Enables you to search by name of person.
District Name
County Name
Smaller division within a district that regroups townships.
Sub-District Name
When you have entered your search terms, click on "Search". The number of hits found will be shown at the top of the results screen.
How to Interpret the Results
Your search results will be posted as a results summary list from which you will be able to obtain an item description.
Search Results Page
The search results page has a thumbnail image of the census record and displays the following information:
- Census Year (e.g. 1842)
- Item Number
- Surname
- Given Name(s)
- District Name
- Sub-District Name
From here, you have two options:
- Click on the underlined item number to access the Item Page, which is a transcript of the record.
- Click on either JPG or PDF to view the full image. You can print the images or save the images onto your computer.
Item Page
The item page has a digitized image of the census page available in JPG and PDF formats and contains the following fields:
- Surname
- Given Name(s)
- Occupation
- District Name
- County Name
- Sub-District Name
- Volume Number
- Page Number
- Microfilm Number
- Reference
To suggest a correction, click on the Suggest a Correction link to access an electronic form.
To return to the Search Results page, click on the Back button of your browser in the upper left corner of your screen.
How to Obtain Copies
Consult Access the Records for other options such as consulting census records on microfilms. Please do not submit copy requests because we do not provide copies of census records that are already digitized online.
Some of the original documents are very difficult to read. Therefore, some information in the database may be incorrect and/or incomplete. Please note that LAC does not provide transcription and translation services. Contact your local genealogical society for assistance.
Research Tips
The Research Tips section on our main census page includes basic and advanced search tips and strategies. There are also instructions on how to search by place.
Credits
Library and Archives Canada gratefully acknowledges the contribution of FamilySearch, without which this project would not have been possible.