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Residents of Nelson (1881 Census)

Total residents2,724
Male1,451 (53.3%)
Female1,273 (46.7%)

Age: 0-4: 448 5-9: 373 10-14: 292 15-19: 263 20-24: 249 25-34: 442 35-44: 273 45-54: 163 55-64: 122 65-74: 70 75+: 29

Top religions: Roman Catholic (1,996), Presbyterian (361), Anglican (219), Methodist (44), Baptist (38)

Top origins: Irish (1,235), French (690), Scottish (484), English (246), Canadian (23)

Top occupations: No Occupation Listed (1,832), Farmers, general and nfs (651), Labourers nfs (98), Factory labourers (non-specified manufacturing) (28), Carpenters (22), Female farmer (17), Lumberers and loggers (8), Dealer, merchant etc. (Wholesale & retail trade) (8)

Top birthplaces: New Brunswick (2,445), Ireland (124), Prince Edward Island (42), Scotland (40), Nova Scotia (31)

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