On 5 February 2026, Ancestry updated two Ontario civil registration databases.
Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1953
- Now includes deaths through 1953
- Total records: 4,841,520
- The Archives of Ontario holds originals to 1954
Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1919
- Now includes births through 1919
- Total records: 7,586,650
- The Archives of Ontario holds originals to 1919
Record counts include all indexed individuals, not just the principal (the deceased or the child born).
For further information, refer to the Archives of Ontario page Birth, marriage and death registrations, which was updated on 3 February 2026.
Pro Tip: If you don’t find the entry you’re looking for, check the Browse feature on Ancestry. It’s organized by County or District and Year. Perhaps the year is missing, or the entry isn’t under the name expected.