Radios, Roots and Records: Exploring Your Ancestors in the 1931 Canada Census
Summary DetailsLength: 60 minutes
Summary: The 1930s in Canada were a decade of dust and depression. Less than two years into the Great Depression, the 1931 Canada Census gathered data on Canada’s population, households, and economy. Uncover the wealth of information that was recorded about our families. Learn strategies for locating missing ancestors when you can’t find them.
Audience Level: Beginner -Expert
Requirements: Projection for computer on a large screen; internet connection
Content: 4-page PDF handout
Outline
- In between the censuses: significant events that profoundly impacted the country and its people
- Impact of the Great Depression
- The 1931 Canada Census
- Demographics
- Living conditions
- Language proficiency
- Radio ownership
- Religion
- Education
- Employment status
- Where to find the 1931 Census
- Strategies for locating your ancestors when you can’t find them
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