As the population grew, each census told a more complete story of the lives of the hardy, soil-of-the-earth people who carved out their existence in the Beauce. Here is the listing for the Evariste Poulin family in 1881:
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Evariste Poulin | 38 years |
| Eliza | 29 years |
| Florence | 11 years |
| Nazaire | 9 years |
| Arthur | 8 years |
| Alma | 5 years |
| Almeria | 3 years |
| Romeo | 2 years |
| Gaudias | 2 months |
Raoul isn’t born yet so he’s not listed. Neither are two subsequent brothers, one who lived less than 24 hours, the other less than 48.