Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Census
Please note: Historical information and facts presented here are undergoing verification and will be reviewed and revised, as needed. - Posted June 2024
Census records are valuable to historical research.
Census records from 1825 to 1931 are available online through Library and Archives Canada.
Ontario Census records (to 1901) are available on microfilm in Local History and Archives by request. Births which occur during a census year are noted in the record.
Census records are also available via the links listed below.
Online indexes and information:
Ancestry Library Edition
Census information for Canada is availble on Ancestry Library Edition, which is available through Hamilton Public Library's public computer workstations at every branch. Ancestry Library Edition is also available on your personal computer or device when using HPL's wireless internet at any branch.
Genealogy and Family History at Library and Archives Canada
Information about using Library and Archives Canada for genealogical research.
A searchable collection of global census results spanning several centuries. Canadian records from 1825 (Lower Canada) to 1931 are available. Registration (free) is required.
An indexed database of the 1901 Canadian census.
