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1901 Census of Canada

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Name

Birth

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e.g. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Lived In (Residence)

e.g. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Family Members

e.g. Emma Jones, Sarah Smith
e.g. Edward, Anne, William

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