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Census families in private households by family structure and presence of children, by provinces and territories (1996 Census)

Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
All families 7,837,865 155,750 35,875 253,960 207,235
  Without children at home 2,729,775 44,640 11,280 88,670 69,735
  With children at home 5,108,090 111,115 24,595 165,290 137,495
Families of married couples 5,779,715 121,860 27,915 190,040 155,310
  Without children at home 2,244,085 38,335 9,865 74,725 58,275
  With children at home 3,535,630 83,525 18,045 115,315 97,040
Families of common-law couples 920,640 13,410 2,765 24,240 22,485
  Without children at home 485,690 6,305 1,415 13,950 11,460
  With children at home 434,950 7,105 1,345 10,295 11,025
Lone-parent families 1,137,505 20,485 5,200 39,680 29,435
  Male parent 192,275 3,245 855 6,040 4,835
  Female parent 945,230 17,240 4,340 33,640 24,595
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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