1870 census of Manitoba

First census conducted in Manitoba, Canada 1870 Census of Manitoba Canada (Province of Manitoba) October 27, 1870 12,228 province/territory 1881 Canadian census 1881 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,Prairie Provinces Census, 1870-1926 24 May 2023 https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collection/research-help/genealogy-family-history/censuses/Pages/prairie-provinces.aspx 2024-10-14 and predates the first nationwide census by five months. 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:Census of Canada, 1665 to 1871 https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.9_08059/467 2024-10-14 District Constituent Parishes Population District I St. BonifaceSt. VitalSt. NorbertSte. AgatheScratching RiverNear the LineNear Pembina 2,641 District II WinnipegSt. JohnKildonanSt. PaulSt. Andrew 1,523 District III St. AndréSt. ClémentSt. PeterScanderbury 2,910 District IV Ste. AnneSt. JamesHeadinglySt. François XavierSt. PaulSt. Charles 3,271 District V White MudRat CreekPortage LaprairieWestbourne MissionBig RidgeHigh BluffPoplar PointOak PointLake ManitobanSt. Paul-in-BayLong Lake 1,883 Manitoba (total) 12,228 The paper records were microfilmed and are available online at the Library and Archives Canada web site. See also History Canada History of Manitoba Population of Canada by year Demographics of Canada Ethnic groups in Canada History of immigration to Canada References Category:1870 in Manitoba Category:Censuses in Canada Canada