Joseph Roussel 1857 Hull, Quebec, Canada

[arthurk]

De rien! (You're welcome!)

[Ronin56]

What does it mean when theres a dite in the name, Eg: Philomêne Roussel dite Davia

dit or dite, in French means to say, or called. In this context I think it is the mother's maiden name of whomever is referred to, dit for males, dite for females. Could be wrong but that's my take on it. The French have a strong habit of referring to females by their maiden names as well as or instead of their married names.

[tristadubrule1]

Thank you 

[tristadubrule1]

http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e327/e008165945.pdf
Not sure what origin is posted for Joseph Roussel age 28
Thanks

[Ronin56]

I've never seen a Canadian census before but is it not 'In Can' i.e. 'In Canada'? Seems to apply to most of the people on the census.

[tristadubrule1]

Thanks

[tristadubrule1]

Needing help to read this death cert. Not sure Cause of death?
But I cant upload it, Its to big and it wont let me send it zipped?
Help?
Thanks

[RunKitty]

Hi,

You asked about the origin on the census... it looks like Fr. Can.  See the FR in the name Francois near the top of the first page.  Fr. Can would be French Canada/French Canadian (Quebec) as opposed to English Canada/English Canadian. 

FYI -- You might also see old references to Quebec as Canada East, or Lower Canada - depending on the time period. 

RK

[tristadubrule1]

Thanks I got it...