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I'm providing links to information on Census Records or similar information as I acquire,
on this page. If you have a place, page, or information you would like added please let me know at info@nipissingongenweb.org. Good luck!
In my possession from my grandfather's collection of Nipissing books is the "Voters' List for the Municipality of EAST FERRIS for the Year 1959". I have provided the names of individuals listed in each polling sections. If you would like an individuals
exact Lot & Concession please email at the above mentioned email address with the subject as "East Ferris Voters Lookup". If you would like an image copy of the page
the individual is on please email with "East Ferris Voters
IMAGE" and state the individuals name and which Polling Station they were listed under.
NEW!!!
Vernon Directory Links
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Census Records
When it comes to searching through
census records keep in mind ALWAYS that names were often misspelled or were spelled differently and changed through the generations.
(ie. With my family they began as "Johnston" but at some point the family dropped the "t" so they became
"Johnson".)
Searching through census records can be a very tedious task but remember that there is a story
within that census and that all the information you find on a census record can truly help to reveal the life of a ancestor.
Where they were living exactly, their parents birth countries, religion (a good clue towards what kind of cemetery they were
buried in later on), education, and medical differences are just a few of the main things you can learn. It's worth the
time and effort to discover an ancestor on a census record.
What's available for Census Records?
Currently the years available on microfilm are:
1861 (microfilm),
1871 (Index online only, MF usually available at your Public Library or OGS), 1881 (Online with Family Search- LDS), 1891
(MF), 1901 (Online), 1911 (Online)
There is talk that people are working to get the
1921 census released by 2013.
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Census Related Links of Interest
Census of 1851 (Canada East, Canada West,New Brunswick and Nova Scotia):
Although the Nipissing District wasn't formed yet be sure to take a look through this census for
relatives who may have been in the Canada West districts before helping to settle the land in the North. It is only searchable
by "Geographical" information so it will take time to get through all that you want to look at page by page.
Federal Census of 1871 (Ontario Index):
By 1871 the Nipissing District had been established for 13 years. You will find district names of Nipissing
North and Nipissing South. This site is helpful although it is harder to determine if you have the
right family given that this index is of "Household Heads" only. Obtaining the Census reels would be an asset here.
1881 Federal Census of Canada:
Nipissing District had not yet been developed so it is NOT listed on the 1881 census of Canada with
"Family Search" archives but still look for your family names as their were many communities already developed in
the North. It is also a good resource for other areas, not to mention that you may have luck with their "Ancestral or
Pedigree" files.
Ontario Genealogical Society Provincial Index :
Great page from the OGS with many districts indexed and individuals. They have information from the
1851 Census - 1911 Census. They make an important note about the boundaries of Algoma/Nipissing being different on the censuses
from 1891-1911. Be sure to watch what district the community is in that you're looking for.
1901 Census of Canada and 1911 Census of Canada:
Both of these Census are best used when you go to the "Automated Genealogy" name index page. You can search for your ancestor in their database then go to the archives and download a
copy of the microfilmed page. The 1901 Census Name Index with AG is 99.9% complete for Ontario and about 76% complete for
the 1911 Index.
1891 CENSUS - Surname Index
Nipissing District OGS has listed all surnames on the 1891 Census for both the Nipissing and Sudbury
Districts.
Ancestry.ca
Being that ancestry is one of the largest databases available it is a great source of information. The
down side is it does cost and you have to have a credit card to get a membership but it is truly worth it if you can as they
house actual copies of births, marriages, census, deaths and much more.
The LDS
Archives - North Bay Branch
988 Airport Road, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario,
Phone: 705-474-9205
Hours: Tuesday 10am-2pm; Thursday 7pm-9pm
NOTE: This is only the location not a mailing address.
Ontario GenWeb Census Project
Numerous census records dating from 1861 & up. (Not many for Nipissing online but there are a few
towns transcribed starting at the 1901 census.) They are always looking for volunteers.
Behind the Name
The etymology and history of first names
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