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Canadian Genealogy

How to Find Your Acadian Ancestors: From Canada to Diaspora

Overcome hurdles in Acadian genealogy (including the Great Expulsion) with this guide. Plus: tips for visiting your ancestral homeland.

Your Guide to Finding Loyalist Ancestors in the American Revolution

These genealogy tips and resources will help uncover your Colonial ancestors who remained loyal to Britain—and maybe moved on to Canada after American Independence.

Border Crossings: The Formation of the U.S.-Canadian Boundary and Its Records

The United States–Canadian border is the longest boundary in the world with more than 8,800 miles of land, shared history, commerce, and family ties. Discover its history and find records across the border.

Library and Archives Canada: A Quick Website Tour

Find Canadian census records, research guides, historical photos, and more through the free Library and Archives Canada site.

Your Guide to the 1931 Census of Canada

This guide will show you what questions were asked in the 1931 Census of Canada and how to find records of your family online.

The Top Canadian Genealogy Websites Premium

If your ancestors came from the Great White North, check out these great genealogy websites (many of them free!) for taking your research to Canada.

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Canadian Provinces Genealogy Fast Facts Guide Free Download

This chart shows you at a glance when each province formed, when civil registration began and where to go for records.

Tracing Immigrant Ancestors Who Entered Via Canada or Mexico Premium

Your immigrant ancestors may have arrived over the Canadian or Mexican border—even crossing multiple times. Here’s how to trace them.

Historical Research Maps: Quebec City, 1776 Premium

On Nov. 13, 1775, Americans captured Montreal. This historical map of Quebec shows what happened next.

11 Resources and Records for Canadian Genealogy

Does your family tree grow maple leaves? Start adding branches with these 11 essential Canadian genealogy resources.