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Memorial University of Newfoundland has many historical collections. Some information is available on line. Detailed information and research services also appear to be available,

This the main page for the Maritime History Archive; https://mha.mun.ca/mha/index.php

This page describes the holdings and collections available https://mha.mun.ca/mha/holdings/genealog.php

Data on individuals, families and businesses that were involved in the settlement, fisheries and trade of Newfoundland from earliest settlement to 1850.

Collections of over 5,000 research papers completed by graduate and undergraduate students. The majority of the papers are on community and family histories. Can be scanned, charge per page.

Census of Immigrants 1921-1938

Newfoundland Census Records Collection, Dates: 1794-1801

Newfoundland Plantation Books Collection: 1804-1810

Surnames from Births, Deaths and Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers, 1810-1890

Irish Parish Records Collection, 1671-1900

Some collections can be purchased, https://mha.mun.ca/mha/publications.php

I have also added this information as a comment on the Newfoundland Resources page.

Answer 1

Thanks for posting this.

Answer 2

Thank you for posting this! My great grandfather (and about 4-5 generations before him) were Newfoundland and Labrador settlers from Ireland/Scotland.

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If you have success with this site, please let everyone know. It would be great to have another good Newfoundland source of records and information.