1870 census of Manitoba
First census conducted in Manitoba, Canada
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The Census of Manitoba (1870), also known as the Archibald Census, was the first census held in the province of Manitoba, and the overall first census that took place on Canadian territory since the Confederation. The census officially took place on October 27, 1870, based on information collected as of July 16 of the same year,[1] and predates the first nationwide census by five months.
| 1870 Census of Manitoba | |
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October 27, 1870
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| General information | |
| Country | Canada (Province of Manitoba) |
| Results | |
| Total population | 12,228 |
The total population count of Manitoba in 1870 was 12,228.
Census summary
The 1870 census consisted of one "schedule" or census data collection form with twenty questions including sex, conjugal (marital) condition, religion, age, and birthplace. There were 6,277 males and 5,868 females identified in the census; another 83 Manitobans did not provide a response.
For census purposes, Manitoba was divided into five districts and 33 parishes:[2]
| District | Constituent Parishes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| District I | St. Boniface St. Vital St. Norbert Ste. Agathe Scratching River Near the Line Near Pembina | 2,641 |
| District II | Winnipeg St. John Kildonan St. Paul St. Andrew | 1,523 |
| District III | St. André St. Clément St. Peter Scanderbury | 2,910 |
| District IV | Ste. Anne St. James Headingly St. François Xavier St. Paul St. Charles | 3,271 |
| District V | White Mud Rat Creek Portage Laprairie Westbourne Mission Big Ridge High Bluff Poplar Point Oak Point Lake Manitoban St. Paul-in-Bay Long Lake | 1,883 |
| Manitoba (total) | 12,228 | |
The paper records were microfilmed and are available online at the Library and Archives Canada web site.
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