Ancestry® Family History
Get the most out of the family history resources available on Ancestry and learn how to find generations of your family and their stories.
1931 Census of Canada
Searching the 1931 census for family members’ names can be a great start—or continuation of—the journey into your family history.
Featured Family History Articles
Finding a woman's maiden name in historical Canadian records can be the key to unlocking information about a female ancestor’s identity and family connections.
Canadian Newspapers for Family History Research
Ancestry newspapers collections can help you to weave together a more nuanced picture of your family's story. You might even find a news item that helps you in your research.
Did a branch of your family live in the United States before moving to Canada? Or vice versa? Ancestry® can help you find stories about your family from both sides of the border.
Canadian last names reflect a mosaic of the country's history, influenced by colonial legacies, and immigration from around the world.
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Going Beyond Family History
Learn how DNA can give you new details about your family history or even help you connect to your past in a deeper way.
What makes you, you? Learn how certain characteristics may be passed down in your DNA.
Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. Your surname gives you a sense of identity and helps you discover who you are and where you come from.