Ameliasburg, Ontario (1851 census)
Ameliasburg was a census subdivision in Prince Edward County, Ontario, recorded in the 1851 Census of Canada with a population of 3,286. The administrative centroid was at approximately 44.069°N, 77.448°W.
Population
In 1851, Ameliasburg had a population of 3,286: 1,709 male and 1,577 female residents. Population density was 41.4 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 3,286 |
| 1861 | 3,487 |
| 1871 | 3,304 |
| 1881 | 3,451 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1851
In the 1851 census, Ameliasburg shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1851
The 1851 census recorded 361 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 8 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (32 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C10 FAM NO | 524 |
| Female members of the family who are absent | 30 |
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,392 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 185 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,492 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 74 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 217 |
| Number of blind females | 2 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of deaf and dumb females | 3 |
| Number of deaf and dumb males | 2 |
| Number of families | 524 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 67 |
| Number of females | 1,577 |
| Number of females attending school | 116 |
| Number of lunatic females | 4 |
| Number of lunatic males | 4 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 74 |
| Number of males | 1,709 |
| Number of males attending school | 398 |
| Number of married females | 643 |
| Number of married males | 530 |
| Number of persons at sea | 2 |
| Number of single females | 875 |
| Number of single males | 1,156 |
| Number of widowed females | 59 |
| Number of widowed males | 23 |
| POP | 3,285 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,577 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,709 |
| POP XX N.1 | 3,286 |
| Total population | 3,286 |
Age structure (59 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 39 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 57 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 55 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 49 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 228 |
| Number of females under age 1 | 66 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 63 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 51 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 58 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 44 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 263 |
| Number of males under age 1 | 70 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 6 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 140 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 187 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 130 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 99 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 47 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 24 |
| Number of married females aged 80 to 90 | 8 |
| Number of married females aged 90 to 100 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 147 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 143 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 110 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 71 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 43 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 10 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 4 |
| Number of married males aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 223 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 63 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 74 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 14 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 197 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 213 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 155 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 21 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 13 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 5 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 4 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 7 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 11 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 13 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 13 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 7 |
| Number of widowed females aged 90 to 100 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females over 100 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 9 |
| Number of widowed males over 100 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (11 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 12 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 2,742 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 44 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 200 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Russia, Prussia, or Poland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 33 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 246 |
Agriculture (71 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 129 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 1,895 |
| Acres of corn | 1,041 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens or orchards | 384 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 8,443 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 17,858 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 13,032 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 21,859 |
| Acres of land in farms | 39,717 |
| Acres of oats | 1,214 |
| Acres of peas | 2,431 |
| Acres of potatoes | 298 |
| Acres of rye | 785 |
| Acres of turnips | 23 |
| Acres of wheat | 4,553 |
| BAR AC | 129 |
| BAR BU | 2,816 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 278 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 1,673 |
| BEEF BAR | 278 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 2,816 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 237 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 32,610 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 591 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 117 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 25,304 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 300 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 34,977 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 47,429 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 14,260 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 9,121 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 3,148 |
| Bushels of wheat produced in the past year | 38,308 |
| BWT AC | 1,895 |
| BWT BU | 32,610 |
| CRN AC | 1,041 |
| CRN BU | 25,304 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 5,758 |
| HAY TONS | 2,396 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 737 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 1,015 |
| Number of horses | 1,244 |
| Number of milk cows | 1,367 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 272 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 7 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 101 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 102 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 42 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 20 |
| Number of sheep | 5,326 |
| Number of swine | 1,849 |
| OAT AC | 1,214 |
| OAT BU | 34,977 |
| PEA AC | 2,431 |
| PEA BU | 47,429 |
| PORK BAR | 1,673 |
| POT AC | 298 |
| POT BU | 14,260 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 7,915 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 111,195 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 116 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 34,655 |
| Pounds of tobacco produced in the past year | 200 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 15,173 |
| RYE AC | 785 |
| RYE BU | 9,121 |
| TOB LBS | 200 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 2,396 |
| WHT AC | 4,553 |
| WHT BU | 38,308 |
| WOOL LBS | 15,173 |
Manufacturing & industry (19 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Barrels of flour produced per year by grist mills reporting annual production | 9,000 |
| Feet of lumber produced per year by saw mills reporting annual production | 100,000 |
| Number of carding and fulling mills | 1 |
| Number of carding and fulling mills reporting | 1 |
| Number of grist mills | 2 |
| Number of grist mills powered by steam | 1 |
| Number of grist mills powered by water | 1 |
| Number of grist mills reporting annual production | 2 |
| Number of grist mills returning capital | 2 |
| Number of saw mills | 1 |
| Number of saw mills not reporting | 2 |
| Number of saw mills powered by water | 1 |
| Number of saw mills reporting annual production | 1 |
| Pounds of wool produced in carding and fulling mills in the past year | 6,000 |
| Value of capital returned by grist mills (pounds sterling) | 6,000 |
| Yards of cloth produced in carding and fulling mills in the past year | 2,000 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 6,029 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 2,446 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 34 |
Fisheries (1 variable)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Barrels of cured fish produced in the past year | 816 |
Deaths & mortality (9 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 15 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of unknown age | 8 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 3 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 19 |
Other recorded variables (159 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| AT SEA | 2 |
| B LBS | 111,195 |
| BEN BU | 237 |
| BOV | 737 |
| C F BAR | 816 |
| C H | 1,015 |
| C LBS | 7,915 |
| C01 GM NO MILLS | 2 |
| C01 SEX MALE | 1,709 |
| C02 GM STEAM | 1 |
| C02 SEX FEM | 1,577 |
| C03 GM WATER | 1 |
| C03 TOTAL | 3,286 |
| C04 GM NO YEAR | 2 |
| C04 MEM OF FAM M | 1,492 |
| C05 GM BARRELS YEAR | 9,000 |
| C05 MEM OF FAM F | 1,392 |
| C06 NOT MEM OF FAM M | 217 |
| C07 NOT MEM OF FAM F | 185 |
| C08 MEM OF FAM ABSENT M | 74 |
| C09 MEM OF FAM ABSENT F | 30 |
| C101 BTWN 80 AND 90 F MD | 8 |
| C103 BTWN 80 AND 90 F WID | 7 |
| C106 BTWN 90 AND 100 M MD | 1 |
| C109 BTWN 90 AND 100 F MD | 2 |
| C111 BTWN 90 AND 100 F WID | 3 |
| C113 BTWN 90 AND 100 F DEATHS | 1 |
| C116 OVR 100 M WID | 1 |
| C119 OVR 100 F WID | 1 |
| C12 BIRTHS M | 74 |
| C12 GM CAP NO | 2 |
| C124 DEATHS AGES NOT GIVEN M | 3 |
| C125 DEATHS AGES NOT GIVEN F | 8 |
| C126 MD MALE | 530 |
| C127 S MALE | 1,156 |
| C128 WID MALE | 23 |
| C129 TOT MALE | 1,709 |
| C13 BIRTHS F | 67 |
| C13 GM CAP P | 6,000 |
| C130 MD FEM | 643 |
| C131 S FEM | 875 |
| C132 WID FEM | 59 |
| C133 TOT FEM | 1,577 |
| C134 GRAND TOT | 3,286 |
| C135 DEATHS M | 4 |
| C136 DEATHS F | 15 |
| C137 DEATHS TOT | 19 |
| C14 UNDER 1 M | 70 |
| C143 ATTND SCHOOL M | 398 |
| C144 ATTND SCHOOL F | 116 |
| C145 DEAF AND DUMB M | 2 |
| C146 DEAF AND DUMB F | 3 |
| C147 BLIND M | 1 |
| C148 BLIND F | 2 |
| C149 LUNATICS M | 4 |
| C15 UNDER 1 F | 66 |
| C150 LUNATICS F | 4 |
| C16 SM NO | 1 |
| C17 DEATHS UNDER 1 F | 4 |
| C18 SM WATER | 1 |
| C18 UNDER 2 M | 63 |
| C19 SM NO YEAR | 1 |
| C19 UNDER 2 F | 57 |
| C20 SM FEET YEAR | 100,000 |
| C22 UNDER 3 M | 51 |
| C23 UNDER 3 F | 55 |
| C26 UNDER 4 M | 58 |
| C27 UNDER 4 F | 39 |
| C30 UNDER 5 M | 44 |
| C31 SM NO RETURNS | 2 |
| C31 UNDER 5 F | 49 |
| C32 CFM NO | 1 |
| C33 CFM RETURNS | 1 |
| C34 BTWN 5 AND 10 M | 263 |
| C35 BTWN 5 AND 10 F | 228 |
| C35 CFM WOOL | 6,000 |
| C36 CFM CLOTH | 2,000 |
| C39 BTWN 10 AND 15 M S | 197 |
| C41 BTWN 10 AND 15 F S | 223 |
| C44 BTWN 15 AND 20 M MD | 1 |
| C45 BTWN 15 AND 20 M S | 213 |
| C46 BTWN 15 AND 20 F MD | 6 |
| C47 BTWN 15 AND 20 F S | 63 |
| C50 BTWN 20 AND 30 M MD | 147 |
| C51 BTWN 20 AND 30 M S | 155 |
| C52 BTWN 20 AND 30 M WID | 1 |
| C53 BTWN 20 AND 30 F MD | 140 |
| C54 BTWN 20 AND 30 F S | 74 |
| C58 BTWN 30 AND 40 M MD | 143 |
| C59 BTWN 30 AND 40 M S | 21 |
| C60 BTWN 30 AND 40 M WID | 1 |
| C61 BTWN 30 AND 40 F MD | 187 |
| C62 BTWN 30 AND 40 F S | 14 |
| C63 BTWN 30 AND 40 F WID | 4 |
| C65 BTWN 30 AND 40 F DEATHS | 2 |
| C66 BTWN 40 AND 50 M MD | 110 |
| C67 BTWN 40 AND 50 M S | 13 |
| C68 BTWN 40 AND 50 M WID | 5 |
| C69 BTWN 40 AND 50 F MD | 130 |
| C70 BTWN 40 AND 50 F S | 5 |
| C71 BTWN 40 AND 50 F WID | 7 |
| C74 BTWN 50 AND 60 M MD | 71 |
| C75 BTWN 50 AND 60 M S | 5 |
| C76 BTWN 50 AND 60 M WID | 4 |
| C77 BTWN 50 AND 60 F MD | 99 |
| C79 BTWN 50 AND 60 F WID | 11 |
| C82 BTWN 60 AND 70 M MD | 43 |
| C83 BTWN 60 AND 70 M S | 3 |
| C84 BTWN 60 AND 70 M WID | 3 |
| C85 BTWN 60 AND 70 F MD | 47 |
| C86 BTWN 60 AND 70 F S | 1 |
| C87 BTWN 60 AND 70 F WID | 13 |
| C90 BTWN 70 AND 80 M MD | 10 |
| C92 BTWN 70 AND 80 M WID | 9 |
| C93 BTWN 70 AND 80 F MD | 24 |
| C94 BTWN 70 AND 80 F S | 1 |
| C95 BTWN 70 AND 80 F WID | 13 |
| C96 BTWN 70 AND 80 M DEATHS | 1 |
| C98 BTWN 80 AND 90 M MD | 4 |
| CAR BU | 591 |
| CD NAME | Prince Edward |
| CID GAL | 5,758 |
| CROP | 13,032 |
| CULT | 21,859 |
| DE NL | 1 |
| ENG WLS | 44 |
| FC YRDS | 2,446 |
| FLAN YRDS | 6,029 |
| FR | 1 |
| FREN ORIG | 12 |
| GARDEN | 384 |
| GRA BU | 117 |
| HELD | 39,717 |
| HOP LBS | 116 |
| HORSE | 1,244 |
| IRE | 200 |
| LIN YRDS | 34 |
| LINE NO | 289 |
| M COWS | 1,367 |
| MPLS LBS | 34,655 |
| MW BU | 300 |
| NB | 4 |
| NOT FRN | 2,742 |
| NS PEI | 2 |
| O 10 TO 20 | 7 |
| O 100 TO 200 | 101 |
| O 50 TO 100 | 102 |
| O OVR 200 | 42 |
| O UNDR 10 | 20 |
| PASTURE | 8,443 |
| RU PRU PL | 1 |
| SCOT | 33 |
| SHEEP | 5,326 |
| SWINE | 1,849 |
| TOT O | 272 |
| TUR AC | 23 |
| TUR BU | 3,148 |
| US | 246 |
| WOOD | 17,858 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON032001— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON119004_1851— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: not yet grounded. This page covers a place whose persistent identity has not yet been linked to a Wikidata entity. Identification is via TCP UID and spatial polygon only.
Sources
Census tabulations from the 1851 Census of Canada, transcribed and georeferenced by the Canadian Peoples / TCP project, hosted at the HGIS Lab, University of Saskatchewan. Persistent place identity computed from spatial-overlap chains across all available census years (1851–1921). Identity grounding to Wikidata performed via the HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph project's MCP-assisted disambiguation pipeline. See the About / Methodology page for the full data pipeline.
Cite this page
Clifford, J. (2026). "Ameliasburg, Ontario (1851 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/ameliasburg-on032001-1851/.