Genealogy and family history
There are many records that can help you learn more about your ancestor's experiences, including the census, naturalization records, immigration records, and military records. Read on to find resources that can help you with your research.
How to begin your genealogy research
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Census records
Search and access copies of censuses
Birth, marriage and death records
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Immigration records
Use these general instructions on using immigration records to do genealogical research
Military history
Explore the history of Canadians at war
Citizenship and naturalization
Resources for researching citizenship and naturalization records
Exploring ethno-cultural roots
Research groups and ancestors using census, immigration and other records and resources
Indigenous history
History of First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation, residential schools, interpreting documents, sharing stories
Land records
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