From Sikniktuk to Kent

From Sikniktuk to Kent

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... In fact, the Acadian population in New Brunswick almost tripled between 1871 and 1921.10 Some scholars suggest a correlation between larger families in Canada and the Catholic Church’s influence since the latter did not allow for the use of contraceptive ...

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... According to the figures for births and deaths announced for the period between 1871 and 1921, we would have expected an increase of 1,300 people in the parish, almost a doubling of its numbers, which is a clear indication of the scope of the emigration ...

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... See also Plourde and Frenette, “Essor démographique et migrations dans l’Acadie des Maritimes, 1871-1921,” in the same book, 111–114. 21. Kenneth M. ...

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... The researcher followed the life paths of 95 men and women from the civil parish of Dundas who were 10 years old in 1871. Only 9 out of 95 remained permanently in the civil parish of Dundas 50 years later. ...

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... Young people often left in search of work but intended to return one day to start families.31 In Cocagne, this was also the case for some of the military recruits. ...

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... This great diversity makes the region of Kent a place where people love to live and raise their families! History also shows that the people of Kent are very resilient, and the feeling of community runs deep. ...

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... People from the region greatly value what the land and sea continue to give to families. ...

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... Named after the pioneer families. Founded around 1880. Bedec (Babineau, Bedeque): Parish of Richibucto. Hamlet of Richibouctou-Village. Perhaps from the Mi’kmaw word Petecook. Founded around 1790. Beersville: Parish of Weldford. ...

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... Named after the family of pioneer Pierre Caissie. Founded around 1790. Cap-Lumière (Richibucto Cape): Parish of Richibucto. Hamlet of Richibouctou-Village. Named after the lighthouse on the point. Founded around 1800. Cap-Saint-Louis (St. ...

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... Initially named after the pioneer families who had come from the region of Shediac in New Brunswick. Founded around 1870. ...