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This Maritime province has had a couple of other names over the years -- including Ile St-Jean when it was under French control, and Island of St. John when the English got it. It was given its present name in 1800, in honour of one of the sons of George III. Prince Edward Island was briefly part of Nova Scotia. It joined confederation in 1873.


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One search, dozens of databases: That's My Family / Voici Ma Famille

Census: Four in one -- 1841, 1881, 1891, 1901

1881 census: FamilySearch

1901 census: Ancestry.ca | Automated Genealogy | Library and Archives Canada

1911 census: Ancestry.ca | Automated Genealogy | Library and Archives Canada

Baptisms: Prince Edward Island Index

More about Ancestry.ca


The National page lists the best sources that cover most or all of Canada.


The top sites for genealogy

That's My Family / Voici Ma Famille
This search tool enables you to check dozens of databases from across Canada at one time. It is free of charge and available in French and in English. It leads to genealogy and family history databases hosted by federal, provincial or territorial archives centres and libraries, or by other partners.

The Island Register
A tremendous resource, with hints and suggestions for people researching in Prince Edward Island, as well as the histories of many pioneer Island families.

Prince Edward Island GenWeb Project
The Prince Edward Island Provincial page of the Canadian GenWeb Project.

Prince Edward Island 1841, 1881, 1891, 1901 Census
This searchable index contains information for all those identified as heads of households or those in the household having a different surnames from the head of the household.

Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index
The database contains more than 55,000 records which span the years 1777 to 1886.

Prince Edward Island Archives
Information about the Public Archives and Records Office, genealogical research (includes census records , births, marriages, deaths, land records), and tracing your family history.

Research Guide for Genealogy
From the University of Prince Edward Island. Material to help you get started in genealogical research, finding Prince Edward Island primary and secondary sources, and a guide to useful subject areas in the Prince Edward Island collection catalogue.

Prince Edward Island Genealogy
Official Prince Edward Island government tourism site. Cemeteries, census data, passenger lists, etc.

An Index to Some Prince Edward Island Cemeteries
An index to 14,500 burials in 17 cemeteries. From Hugh Armstrong's Genealogy Site.

Churches and Cemeteries of Prince Edward Island
Includes Central United Cemetery, Little Sands Cemetery, Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Wood Island Pioneer Cemetery, Wood Islands Cemetery.

Prince Edward Island Cemeteries
All cemeteries in the province, listed by community.


Genealogical societies

Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society
The society has published transcripts of cemetery information, and books on English, Irish and Scottish emigrants to the Island. The 1881, 1891 and 1901 censuses are available in both disk and paper form.

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