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Family structure, by provinces and territories (1991 and 1996 Censuses)

Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
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1996
Total families 7,837,865 155,750 35,875 253,965 207,235
Total husband-wife families 6,700,360 135,270 30,675 214,280 177,800
  Families of married couples 5,779,720 121,855 27,915 190,040 155,315
  Families of common-law couples 920,640 13,410 2,765 24,240 22,490
Total lone-parent families 1,137,510 20,480 5,200 39,685 29,435
  Male parent 192,275 3,245 855 6,040 4,840
  Female parent 945,230 17,240 4,345 33,640 24,595
1991
Total families 7,355,730 150,710 33,895 244,625 198,010
Total husband-wife families 6,402,090 132,835 29,520 211,505 171,510
  Families of married couples 5,682,815 123,050 27,510 191,735 155,825
  Families of common-law couples 719,275 9,780 2,015 19,775 15,685
Total lone-parent families 953,640 17,875 4,375 33,120 26,500
  Male parent 165,240 3,205 705 5,430 4,505
  Female parent 788,395 14,670 3,670 27,685 21,995
Source: Statistics Canada (1996 Census) Nation tables.
Last modified: 2004-12-31.

For additional statistical information on families, consult the 1996 Census Nation tables.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation .


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