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Prince Edward Island
Historical NotesPrince Edward Island, first called Īle Saint-Jean, has been inhabited by the Mi'kmaq for nearly 2,000 years. The French settled here in the 1720s. In 1748, there was a population of 700, which rose very quickly to 5,000 when the Acadians were expelled from Nova Scotia in 1755. Three years later, in 1758, the British expelled most of the Acadian population. The land was given to former British soldiers in 1767, and the island became an independent colony in 1769. Thereafter, the population grew rapidly, reaching 62,000 in 1850 as a result of a wave of immigration from the British Isles. The name "Prince Edward Island" was adopted in 1799. The island became a Canadian province in 1873. Researchers interested in ancestors who lived in Prince Edward Island use the main types of genealogical sources. Provincial Websites
The sections on What to Search: Topics and Genealogy Links of this site can provide more useful information about how to do genealogical research in Prince Edward Island. You can also access databases from our Directory of Canadian Genealogical Resources - AVITUS. To Learn MoreYou can also consult the following books:
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