1931 Canadian Census Release 2023

According to Library and Archives Canada, the 1931 Canadian Census will be released in June 2023, and will be available for research purposes. This is exciting news for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in researching their family history.

The census records will be available online and in-person at Library and Archives Canada, as well as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch. The indexing will be done by Ancestry with the review and corrections done by FamilySearch. It is important to note that indexing can take time, and researchers may need to be patient before they can access the indexed census records.

For example, the 1940 U.S. Census was released in 2012, but it took some time for Ancestry to complete the indexing process. It was not until 2013 that the indexed records were made available to the public. However, once the indexing was completed, the census records became an invaluable resource for genealogists and historians. The 1950 US Census was done in days. I expect that we will all be able to search the 1931 Census of Canada about the middle of June.

The 1931 Canadian Census will provide a wealth of information about Canada during the early 20th century, and the inclusion of a separate questionnaire for farmers and questions about military service make it a unique record. Researchers can expect to find detailed and accurate information about their ancestors in the census records, including their age, gender, marital status, occupation, religion, and place of birth.

The release of the 1931 Canadian Census is a significant development for researchers interested in Canadian history and genealogy. While indexing may take some time, the census records will provide valuable insights into the lives of Canadians during the Great Depression. Researchers should be prepared to patiently wait for the indexed records to become available, but once they do, they will have access to a rich and important historical resource.