Canadians who fought in the war did so for various reasons; some went voluntarily, while others were pressed into service by shady recruiting tactics (crimping). Many more Canadians found themselves in a position where they were fighting for their “adopted country,” having left Canada to reside in the States at some time in their lives, often when they were young. All in all, it is believed that between 40,000 to 60,000 Canadians served during the Civil War, the majority likely coming from the then independent Maritime provinces and Canada East (now Quebec).
Source: Abandoned Geocities site created by Ken Scheffler
To search for a Canadian in the American Civil War you may search the database U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 You do not need a name, just enter “Canada” in the Birth Location field. There are over 34,000 results