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Residents of Portage (1881 Census)

Total residents1,831
Male1,087 (59.4%)
Female744 (40.6%)

Age: 0-4: 230 5-9: 187 10-14: 168 15-19: 150 20-24: 265 25-34: 358 35-44: 147 45-54: 81 55-64: 45 65-74: 17 75+: 9

Top religions: Presbyterian (636), Anglican (441), Methodist (359), Roman Catholic (77), Baptist (27)

Top origins: Scottish (715), Irish (475), English (338), Aboriginal peoples, n.s (210), German (35)

Top occupations: No Occupation Listed (1,192), Farmers, general and nfs (221), Carpenters (70), Labourers nfs (41), Dealer, merchant etc. (Wholesale & retail trade) (28), Servants nfs (20), Clerk, nfs (20), Teamsters (inc. mine driver, etc.) (17)

Top birthplaces: Ontario (870), Manitoba (525), Scotland (108), England (103), Ireland (51)

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