Nova Scotia Historical Records

Nova Scotia, a province in eastern Canada, is known for its coastal beauty, maritime history, and Scottish heritage. The historical records of Nova Scotia document its indigenous Mi'kmaq history, European settlement, and development as a key part of Canada's Atlantic region.

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Nova Scotia vital records Canada, Nova Scotia Marriages 583,442 records available Canada, Nova Scotia Deaths 506,460 records available Canada, Nova Scotia, Death Index, 1890-1967 472,172 records available Canada, Nova Scotia Parish Baptisms 423,600 records available Canada, Nova Scotia Births 417,794 records available Canada, Nova Scotia Parish Marriages 162,395 records available See the entire collection catalog of vital records in Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia histories, memories and biographies History of Nova Scotia, Volume 2 (1916) 1,108 records available History of Nova Scotia, Volume 3 (1916) 764 records available History of Nova Scotia, Volume 1 762 records available History of Nova Scotia: Biographical Sketches, Volume 3 722 records available Yarmouth Past and Present: A Book of Reminiscences 706 records available Nova Scotia in its Historical, Mercantile and Industrial Relations 550 records available Yarmouth, Nova Scotia: A Sequel to Campbell's History 526 records available See the entire collection catalog of histories, memories and biographies in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia directories, guides and references Compendium of the Shipping of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in the Period 1761 to 1902 831 records See the entire collection catalog of directories, guides and references in Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia census and voter lists 1911 Canada Census 7,157,334 records available See the entire collection catalog of census and voter lists in Nova Scotia

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