Did you know that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has an
online Ancestors Search function that combs through many of our
genealogical databases at once, simply by using your ancestor’s
name? The Ancestors Search page lists all of our genealogical
databases. Those labelled with the letter “G” are included in
the Ancestors Search results, while the others can be searched
individually. If you cannot find your ancestor’s name in the
Ancestors Search results, try searching in one of our other
databases, listed by topic. The layout of each of our genealogy
databases is similar and includes useful tabs on the left menu.
For example, the “Search Help” section provides information that
will: - help you understand the records we have indexed; - tell
you how to interpret your search results; - explain how to
consult or obtain copies of documents. Did you know? - Databases
can have indexing errors because of poor handwriting, poor
legibility, or the fading of ink over time in the original
records. If you find an error