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Canada: Census
Households and population returns, arranged by census year and jurisdiction. Coverage and the meaning of a household relationship vary by census.
62 collected reference items · 37 linked catalogue peopleBy record year
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People in the collected census references
62 reference items · 37 linked catalogue people. Several citations may describe the same household; one return can name several people. Linked people include spouses and relatives and are not a verified count of Glasgow surname entries. This is our collected evidence, not a complete surname search of the surviving census.
60 references have a supported census year; 2 remain unresolved. Years come from the enumeration title or original census URL; access dates, birth years and archive numbers are excluded. Countries identify the census jurisdiction where stated, rather than a person’s birthplace.
Collected references 62
Reference items in this project, not the total surviving archive. A reference can appear in several types or locations; several references can concern the same record. Countries are inferred from source descriptions and recorded places, so check the citation. Undated and ambiguous items remain available.
62 reference items · earliest first
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- W. Glasgow, farmer, Antigonish, Antigonish County — 1793, in Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 vol. 444 no. 2
- "Canada Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch ( : 3 August 2016), Elizabeth Glasgow, Stamford, Welland County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada; citing p. 63, line 27; Library and Archives Canada film number C_11757, Public Archives, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch ( : 3 August 2016), William Glasgow, Stamford, Welland County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada; citing p. 63, line 26; Library and Archives Canada film number C_11757, Public Archives, Ontario
- Library and Archives Canada, 1851 Census of Canada West, Prescott, page 31, lines 11–18, image e002351566, original schedule (accessed 13 August 2026)
- "Canada, Ontario Census, 1861", FamilySearch, Mary McCaughan, 1861
- "Ontario Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch ( : 5 September 2017), William Glasgow, Townsend, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 27, line 40; Library and Archives Canada film number C-1053, Public Archives, Toronto; FHL microfilm 2,435,927
- 1861 Canada Census - Rusha Swerdfeger, age 5, Winchester, Dundas, Canada West
- 1861 Census: "1861 Census of Canada" Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1051 - (accessed 5 February 2022) Peter Glasgow (31), married head of household in Mosa, Middlesex, Canada West. Born in Upper Canada
- "Canada Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch ( : 24 October 2018), William Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; citing 1871; citing National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch ( : 24 October 2018), Oliver Glasgow in household of William Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; citing 1871; citing National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch ( : 24 October 2018), Elizabeth Glasgow in household of William Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; citing 1871; citing National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch ( : 24 October 2018), Sinclair Glasgow in household of William Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; citing 1871; citing National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch ( : 7 April 2022), Margaret Glasgow in household of George Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; citing 1871; citing National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- 1871 Canada Census - Rushia A Schwardfigur, age 15, Winchester, Dundas, Ontario, Canada
- 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada" Year: 1871; Census Place: Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10374; Page: 56 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Channing Glasgow (21), Clerk, in Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick
- 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada" Year: 1871; Census Place: Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10374; Page: 56 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Elizabeth Glasgow (52), married in Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in Ireland
- 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada" Year: 1871; Census Place: Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10374; Page: 56 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Elizabeth Glasgow (52), married in Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in Ireland
- 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada" Year: 1871; Census Place: Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10374; Page: 66; Family No: 256 - (accessed 6 January 2023) H A Glasgow (38), married, Merchant, in Brook Ward, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick
- 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada" Year: 1871; Census Place: Chatham, Kent, Ontario; Roll: C-9892; Page: 76 - (accessed 5 February 2022) Peter Glasgow (44), married in Chatham, Kent, Ontario. Born in Scotland
- "Canada Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 11 March 2018), George Glasgow, ; from "1881 Canadian Census." Database with images. Ancestry. (www.ancestry.com : 2008); citing Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; 1825; p. 17; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13253, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 2 March 2021), Margret Glasgow in household of George Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; from "1881 Canadian Census." Database with images. Ancestry. (www.ancestry.com : 2008); citing George Glasgow, citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 20 May 2019), William Glasgoe, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; from "1881 Canadian Census." Database with images. Ancestry. (www.ancestry.com : 2008); citing William Glasgoe, citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 2 March 2021), William Glasgow, Shipton Township, Richmond, Quebec, Canada; from "1881 Canadian Census." Database with images. Ancestry. (www.ancestry.com : 2008); citing William Glasgow, citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 2 March 2021), Robert Glasgow in household of William Glasgow, Shipton Township, Richmond, Quebec, Canada; from "1881 Canadian Census." Database with images. Ancestry. (www.ancestry.com : 2008); citing William Glasgow, citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- 1881 Canada Census - Rushiaam Glasgow, age 25,
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Aylesford North, Kings, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Page: 19; Family No: 84 - (accessed 14 February 2023) Maud Glasgow (24), married in Nova Scotia. Born in Nova Scotia
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Aylesford North, Kings, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Page: 20; Family No: 84 - (accessed 14 February 2023) Ernest Glasgow (5) in Nova Scotia. Born in Nova Scotia
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Aylesford North, Kings, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13173; Page: 20; Family No: 84 - (accessed 14 February 2023) Hugo Glasgow, Sr (50), married, Jeweler, in Nova Scotia. Born in Ireland
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Chatham, Kent, Ontario; Roll: C_13280; Page: 69; Family No: 341 - (accessed 5 February 2022) Peter Glasgow (52), married, Farmer, in Ontario. Born in Scotland
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Hopewell, Albert, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13177; Page: 18; Family No: 85 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Margaret Turner (50), married in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Ward Brook, Saint John City, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13178; Page: 48; Family No: 239 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Elizabeth Glasgow (63), married in New Brunswick. Born in Ireland
- 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada" Year: 1881; Census Place: Winchester, Dundas, Ontario; Roll: C_13228; Page: 29; Family No: 122 - (accessed 20 March 2022) Mary Glasgow (11) in Ontario. Born in Ontario
- "Canada Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch ( : 3 August 2016), Mary E Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148178
- "Canada Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch ( : 3 August 2016), George Glasgow, Stamford, Welland, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148178
- 1891 Canada Census - Ann Glasgow - age 34
- 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada" Year: 1891; Census Place: Brooke Ward, Saint John City, New Brunswick, Canada; Roll: T-6303; Family No: 181 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Elizabeth Glasgow (65), wife, in household of Hugh Glasgow (82) in Brooke Ward, Saint John City, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in Ireland
- 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada" Year: 1891; Census Place: Brooke Ward, Saint John City, New Brunswick, Canada; Roll: T-6303; Family No: 217 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Adam Glasgow (57), married, Supdt Forge, head of household in Brooke Ward, Saint John City, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick
- 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada" Year: 1891; Census Place: Chatham, Bothwell, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6324; Family No: 104 - (accessed 5 February 2022) Peter Glasgow (62), widowed, Farmer, head of household in Chatham, Bothwell, Ontario, Canada. Born in Scotland
- 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada" Year: 1891; Census Place: Hopewell, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; Roll: T-6297; Family No: 160 (accessed 6 January 2023) Margret G Turner (59), wife, in household of John W Turner (63) in Hopewell, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick
- 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada" Year: 1891; Census Place: Mosa, Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6354; Family No: 86; Page number: 18 - (accessed 15 November 2023) W Thomas Glasgow (29), married, Farmer, head of household in Mosa, Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada. Born in Ireland
- 1891 Census: "1891 Wales Census" Class: RG12; Piece: 4585; Folio: 83; Page: 7; GSU roll: 6099695; ED, institution, or vessel: 8 - Mary Ann Glasgow (58) head of household in Maesgwynne, Nantmel in Rhayader registration district in Radnorshire, Wales. Born in Nova Scotia, Halifax
- Possible 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada" Year: 1891; Census Place: Mosa, Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6354; Family No: 86; Page number: 18 - (accessed 15 November 2023) James Glasgow (24), single brother, Farm Laborer, in household of W Thomas Glasgow (29) in Mosa, Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada. Born in Ireland
- "1901 Census of Canada"; Ancestry.com [database on-line]; Year: 1901; Census Place: Winnipeg (City/Cité) Ward/Quartier No 5, Winnipeg (city/cité), Manitoba; Page: 2; Family No: 26; Elizabeth A Swallow, age 43, b. 28 May 1857, England; Scottish origin; husband: Herbert Swallow (42); residing with children Ethel M Swallow (17), Sidney G Swallow (14) and Thomas J Swallow (8)
- 1901 Canada Census - Ruchuinor Glasgow age 44
- 1901 Census: "1901 Census of Canada" Year: 1901; Census Place: Chatham, Bothwell, Ontario; Page: 9; Family No: 88 - (accessed 5 February 2022) Peter Glasco (71), widowed father, Retired Farmer, in household of Tom Glasco (37) in Ontario. Born in Scotland
- 1901 Census: "1901 Census of Canada" Year: 1901; Census Place: Mosa, Middlesex (West/Ouest), Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 64 - (accessed 15 November 2023) Thomas W Glascow (39), married, Farmer, head of household in Canada, Ontario. Born in Ireland
- 1901 Census: "1901 Census of Canada" Year: 1901; Census Place: Saint John (City/Cité) Brooks (Ward/Quartier), Saint John (City/Cité), New Brunswick; Page: 6; Family No: 61 - (accessed 6 January 2023) H Adam Glasgow (65), married, Supt of Ferriss, head of household in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick
- 1901 Census: "1901 Wales Census" Class: RG13; Piece: 5185; Folio: 66; Page: 3; ED, institution, or vessel: 8; Household schedule number: 17 - Maryann Glasgow (67) head of household in Maesgwynne, Nantmel in Rhayader registration district in Radnorshire, Wales. Born in Halifax, Canada
- Possible 1901 Census: "1901 Census of Canada" Year: 1901; Census Place: Mosa, Middlesex (West/Ouest), Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 64 - (accessed 15 November 2023) James Glascow (34), single brother, Farmer, in household of 10346546 Thomas W Glascow (39) in Canada, Ontario. Born in Ireland. Methodist
- "Recensement du Canada de 1911," database, FamilySearch ( : 29 March 2022), Samuel Glasgow, 1911; citing Census, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm
- "Recensement du Canada de 1911," database, FamilySearch ( : 29 March 2022), Margaret Glasgow in entry for Samuel Glasgow, 1911; citing Census, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm
- 1911 Census: "1911 Census of Canada" Year: 1911; Census Place: 11 - Saint John, Saint John City and County, New Brunswick; Page: 19; Family No: 200 - (accessed 6 January 2023) Adam Glargow (75), married, Foy Session, head of household at 71 Albert, New Brunswick. Born in S John B
- 1911 Census: "1911 Census of Canada" Year: 1911; Census Place: 16 - Chatham Township, Tupperville Village, Kent East, Ontario; Page: 5; Family No: 54 - (accessed 5 February 2022) Peter Glasgow (81), widowed father, in household of Thomas Glasgow (47) in Gore, Ontario. Born in Ontario
- 1911 Census: "1911 Census of Canada" Year: 1911; Census Place: 9 - Delaware, Middlesex West, Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 61 - (accessed 15 November 2023) Thomas W Glassgow (49), married, Farmer, head of household in Ontario. Born in Ireland
- Possible 1911 Census: "1911 Census of Canada" Year: 1911; Census Place: 29 - Mosa, Middlesex West, Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 60 - (accessed 15 November 2023) James Glascow (44), single, Farmer, head of household in Ontario. Born in Ireland
- 1921 Canada Census - Gertrude Neal age 12, born Saskatchewan. In her household: father: Eric Neal age 39 a farmer, mother: Lillian age 35, Kathleen age 14, Gertrude age 12, Gordon age 11, Elana age 9 and Lillian age 2
- 1921 Census: "1921 Census of Canada" Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 72; Census Place: 72, Middlesex West, Ontario; Page Number: 1; Line Number: 22 - (accessed 15 November 2023) Thomas Glasgow (59), married, Farmer, head of household at 7 Del Tp, Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada. Born in Ireland
- 1921 Census: "Census of Canada, 1921" Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 6; Line: 3; Family number: 43; Microfilm reel number: T-25796; Image number: e002910570; Item ID number: 67916316 Library and Archives Canada () (accessed 13 May 2025) Bessie May Carroll (4) niece in Polling District no 9, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
- "Canada, Census, 1931", FamilySearch ( : Wed Mar 20 19:27:02 UTC 2024), Entry for William Hunter and Sadie Hunter, June 1, 1931
- 1931 Census: "Census of Canada, 1931" Page: 7; Line: 3; Family number: 58; Image number: e011552167; Item ID number: 75686949 Library and Archives Canada (accessed 15 May 2025) Bessie Caroll (14) daughter, Student, in Margaree Forks, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. Born in Nova Scotia
- Find a Grave, database and images ( : accessed 23 November 2021), memorial page for Beverly Ann Henderson Glasgow (17 Apr 1953–3 Oct 1994), , citing Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada ; Maintained by kathy w (contributor 47989217)
- Walter Glasgow, Antigonish, Sydney County — 1817, Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 vol. 445 no. 15