Minto, Ontario (1861 census)
Minto was a census subdivision in Wellington County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 2,341. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q2184124. The administrative centroid was at approximately 43.912°N, 80.871°W.
Population
In 1861, Minto had a population of 2,341: 1,247 male and 1,094 female residents. Population density was 19.3 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 2,341 |
| 1871 | 4,861 |
| 1881 | 4,443 |
| 1891 | 3,637 |
| 1901 | 3,128 |
| 1911 | 2,665 |
| 1921 | 2,376 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Boundary continuity (non-identical overlaps)
Spatial polygon overlaps with adjacent census years where the boundary shifted enough that the SAME_AS chain didn't merge them. These show where the territory came from and went to even when it isn't tracked as the same persistent place.
Earlier boundary forms
- In an earlier year, this CSD was contained in Minto, Arthur & Luther, 1851 (31.4% share).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Minto shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 324 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (27 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,048 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 46 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,163 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 84 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 20 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 16 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of deaf and dumb females | 1 |
| Number of deaf and dumb males | 3 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 62 |
| Number of females | 1,094 |
| Number of females attending school | 129 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 64 |
| Number of males | 1,247 |
| Number of males attending school | 136 |
| Number of married females | 378 |
| Number of married males | 390 |
| Number of persons at sea | 3 |
| Number of single females | 689 |
| Number of single males | 845 |
| Number of widowed females | 27 |
| Number of widowed males | 12 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,094 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,247 |
| POP TOT | 2,341 |
| POP XX N.1 | 2,341 |
| Total population | 2,341 |
Age structure (49 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 53 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 60 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 58 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 50 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 155 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 51 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 64 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 51 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 50 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 157 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 7 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 15 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 163 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 102 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 48 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 34 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 13 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 116 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 126 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 73 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 46 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 21 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 119 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 87 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 35 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 5 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 96 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 108 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 157 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 28 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 9 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 11 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (12 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 2 |
| Number of male negroes or coloured persons | 1 |
| Number of negroes or coloured persons | 3 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,163 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 220 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 30 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 351 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 540 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 24 |
Agriculture (69 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 72 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 175 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 1,540 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 44,999 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 5,900 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 7,440 |
| Acres of land in farms | 52,439 |
| Acres of oats | 759 |
| Acres of peas | 399 |
| Acres of potatoes | 282 |
| Acres of rye | 17 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 3,345 |
| Acres of turnips | 702 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 13 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 211 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 831 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 1,998 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 42 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 77 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 18,650 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 6,899 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 21,294 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 360 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 50,187 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 125,950 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 503 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 13 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 503 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 3,345 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 50,187 |
| C22 BAR AC | 72 |
| C23 BAR BU | 1,998 |
| C24 RYE AC | 17 |
| C25 RYE BU | 360 |
| C26 PEA AC | 399 |
| C27 PEA BU | 6,899 |
| C28 OAT AC | 759 |
| C29 OAT BU | 18,650 |
| C34 POT AC | 282 |
| C35 POT BU | 21,294 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 1,051 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 2,023 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 211 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 831 |
| HRS ov03 V | 10,700 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 659 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 1,112 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 72 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 167 |
| Number of milk cows | 757 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 420 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 3 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 102 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 51 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 239 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 24 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 1 |
| Number of sheep | 705 |
| Number of swine | 1,578 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 2,605 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 112 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 46,111 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 21 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 16,997 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 2,023 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 1,051 |
| Value of all livestock | 60,282 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 11,504 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 416,650 |
Manufacturing & industry (4 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 1 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 50 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 1,523 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 117 |
Deaths & mortality (19 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 4 to 5 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 9 |
| Deaths in the past year among males age 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 4 to 5 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 21 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 6 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 30 |
Other recorded variables (144 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| At Sea | 3 |
| C01 TOTAL | 420 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 1 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 3 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 51 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 239 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 102 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 24 |
| C08 HELD | 52,439 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 7,440 |
| C1 Males | 1,247 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 6 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 5,900 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 1,540 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 7 |
| C118 Ages not given Deaths M | 4 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 51 |
| C120 Married M | 390 |
| C121 Single M | 845 |
| C122 Widowed M | 12 |
| C123 Total M | 1,247 |
| C124 Married F | 378 |
| C125 Single F | 689 |
| C126 Widows F | 27 |
| C127 Total F | 1,094 |
| C128 Grand Total | 2,341 |
| C129 Deaths M | 21 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 60 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 44,999 |
| C130 Deaths F | 9 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 30 |
| C134 Negroes M | 1 |
| C136 Attending School M | 136 |
| C137 Attending School F | 129 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 16 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 20 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 416,650 |
| C140 Deaf and Dumb M | 3 |
| C141 Deaf and Dumb F | 1 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 11,504 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 2 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 64 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 175 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 58 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 1 |
| C2 Females | 1,094 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 51 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 53 |
| C22 Deaths under 4 years M | 1 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 50 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 50 |
| C26 Deaths under 5 years M | 1 |
| C27 Deaths under 5 years F | 1 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 157 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 155 |
| C3 Total | 2,341 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 96 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 119 |
| C36 TUR AC | 702 |
| C37 TUR BU | 125,950 |
| C38 CAR BU | 42 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 108 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,163 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 15 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 87 |
| C42 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths M | 3 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 77 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 116 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 21 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 157 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 16,997 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 163 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 35 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 117 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 1,523 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,048 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 112 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 3 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 126 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 659 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 28 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 757 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 1,112 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 102 |
| C55 HORSES | 167 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 5 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 10,700 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 2 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 72 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 705 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C59 SWINE | 1,578 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 84 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 73 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 60,282 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 9 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 46,111 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 2,605 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 48 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 3 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 5 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 46 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 1 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 1 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 50 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 46 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 34 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 2 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 11 |
| C75 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 21 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 2 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 13 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 64 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 6 |
| C82 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 6 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 3 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 2 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 62 |
| C90 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 2 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Wellington |
| Colored Persons | 3 |
| England and Wales | 220 |
| France | 1 |
| Ireland | 351 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 2 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,163 |
| New Brunswick | 3 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 4 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 30 |
| Scotland | 540 |
| United States | 24 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON103012— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON152008— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q2184124
- Wikipedia (EN): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minto,_Ontario
- Wikipédia (FR): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minto_(Ontario)
Sources
Census tabulations from the 1861 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). "Minto, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/minto-on103012-1861/.