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Where did many Acadian families settle on Prince Edward Island?
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On Prince Edward Island, Acadian families historically established several small communities during the French regime. According to the 1765 census, many of the Acadian descendants on the island are concentrated in specific areas, primarily living south of Rustico, near Cape Egmont, and to the west and north of Cascumpeque Bay.12