Orford, Ontario (1861 census)
Orford was a census subdivision in Kent County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 2,554. The administrative centroid was at approximately 42.513°N, 81.805°W.
Population
In 1861, Orford had a population of 2,554: 1,325 male and 1,229 female residents. Population density was 27.9 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 2,554 |
| 1871 | 3,113 |
| 1881 | 3,766 |
| 1891 | 3,479 |
| 1901 | 3,347 |
| 1911 | 2,914 |
| 1921 | 2,032 |
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 Howard & Orford, 1851 (46.8% share).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Orford shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 356 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 8 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (24 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,164 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 65 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,244 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 81 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 31 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 53 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 52 |
| Number of females | 1,229 |
| Number of females attending school | 159 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 50 |
| Number of males | 1,325 |
| Number of males attending school | 214 |
| Number of married females | 379 |
| Number of married males | 356 |
| Number of persons at sea | 5 |
| Number of single females | 811 |
| Number of single males | 942 |
| Number of widowed females | 39 |
| Number of widowed males | 27 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,229 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,325 |
| POP TOT | 2,554 |
| POP XX N.1 | 2,554 |
| Total population | 2,554 |
Age structure (54 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 36 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 52 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 48 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 38 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 154 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 14 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 56 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 42 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 46 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 40 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 176 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 14 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 8 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 102 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 118 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 88 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 40 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 18 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 4 |
| Number of married females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 66 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 106 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 84 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 56 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 32 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 12 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 160 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 150 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 92 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 8 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 158 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 130 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 180 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 32 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 14 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 90 to 100 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 7 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 8 |
Ethnic origin (12 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of female negroes or coloured persons | 180 |
| Number of male negroes or coloured persons | 189 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,794 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 174 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 12 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 18 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 143 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 14 |
| Number of persons originating in Russia or Poland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 296 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 93 |
Agriculture (80 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 121 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 304 |
| Acres of corn | 846 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 70 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 213 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 4,603 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 25,593 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 6,634 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 11,450 |
| Acres of land in farms | 37,043 |
| Acres of mangel wurtzel | 6 |
| Acres of oats | 887 |
| Acres of peas | 889 |
| Acres of potatoes | 255 |
| Acres of rye | 45 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 543 |
| Acres of turnips | 71 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 1,185 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 161 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 791 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 3,009 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 770 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 4,964 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 160 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 102 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 21,428 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 971 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 33,189 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 18,834 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 26,092 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 454 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 6,592 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 26,025 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 17,791 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 1,185 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 17,791 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 543 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 6,592 |
| C22 BAR AC | 121 |
| C23 BAR BU | 3,009 |
| C24 RYE AC | 45 |
| C25 RYE BU | 454 |
| C26 PEA AC | 889 |
| C27 PEA BU | 18,834 |
| C28 OAT AC | 887 |
| C29 OAT BU | 33,189 |
| C30 BWT AC | 304 |
| C31 BWT BU | 4,964 |
| C34 POT AC | 255 |
| C35 POT BU | 26,092 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 2,186 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 13,375 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 161 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 791 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 7,998 |
| HRS ov03 V | 35,878 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 271 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 1,305 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 184 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 535 |
| Number of milk cows | 908 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 380 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 3 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 92 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 100 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 165 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 14 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 6 |
| Number of sheep | 4,031 |
| Number of swine | 2,782 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 7,502 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 60,966 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 61 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 12,126 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 13,375 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 2,186 |
| Value of all livestock | 102,964 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 21,952 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 815,490 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 5,888 |
Manufacturing & industry (7 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 2 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 49 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 55 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 3,635 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 4,227 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 1,666 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 100 |
Fisheries (2 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Barrels of salted fish sold in the past year | 1 |
| Pounds of fresh fish sold in the past year | 100 |
Deaths & mortality (19 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 10 to 15 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 4 to 5 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 5 to 10 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 14 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of unknown age | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 2 to 3 | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 5 to 10 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 13 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 3 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 27 |
Other recorded variables (158 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| At Sea | 5 |
| C01 TOTAL | 380 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 6 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 3 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 100 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 165 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 92 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 14 |
| C08 HELD | 37,043 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 11,450 |
| C1 Males | 1,325 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 6,634 |
| C105 Between 90 and 100 years Widows F | 2 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 1 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 4,603 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 14 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 14 |
| C118 Ages not given Deaths M | 3 |
| C119 Ages not given Deaths F | 3 |
| C12 GARDENS | 213 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 56 |
| C120 Married M | 356 |
| C121 Single M | 942 |
| C122 Widowed M | 27 |
| C123 Total M | 1,325 |
| C124 Married F | 379 |
| C125 Single F | 811 |
| C126 Widows F | 39 |
| C127 Total F | 1,229 |
| C128 Grand Total | 2,554 |
| C129 Deaths M | 13 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 52 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 25,593 |
| C130 Deaths F | 14 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 27 |
| C134 Negroes M | 189 |
| C135 Negreos F | 180 |
| C136 Attending School M | 214 |
| C137 Attending School F | 159 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 53 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 31 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 815,490 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 21,952 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 3 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 5,888 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 42 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 70 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 48 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 4 |
| C2 Females | 1,229 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 46 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 36 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 40 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 38 |
| C27 Deaths under 5 years F | 1 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 176 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 154 |
| C3 Total | 2,554 |
| C30 Deaths between 5 and 10 years M | 2 |
| C31 Deaths between 5 and 10 years F | 1 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 846 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 158 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 21,428 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 160 |
| C36 TUR AC | 71 |
| C37 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C37 TUR BU | 26,025 |
| C38 CAR BU | 160 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 130 |
| C39 MAN WURT AC | 6 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,244 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 8 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 971 |
| C41 BEN BU | 770 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 150 |
| C42 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 102 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 66 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 61 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 180 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 12,126 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C46 CID GAL | 7,998 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 102 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 92 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 1,666 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 1 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 4,227 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,164 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 100 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 106 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 271 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 32 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 908 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 1,305 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 118 |
| C55 HORSES | 535 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 8 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 35,878 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 3 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 184 |
| C58 SHEEP | 4,031 |
| C59 SWINE | 2,782 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 81 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 84 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 102,964 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 2 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 60,966 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 7,502 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 88 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 2 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 14 |
| C66 FISH SALTED | 1 |
| C67 FISH FRESH | 100 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 56 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 49 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 6 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 3,635 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 65 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 7 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 2 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 40 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 55 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 6 |
| C75 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 32 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 4 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 6 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 18 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 50 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 2 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 8 |
| C82 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C83 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 12 |
| C85 Between 70 and 80 years Single M | 6 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 8 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 4 |
| C88 Between 70 and 80 years Single F | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 5 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 52 |
| C95 Between 80 and 90 years Married F | 1 |
| C99 Between 80 and 90 years Deaths F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Kent |
| England and Wales | 174 |
| France | 12 |
| Ireland | 143 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,794 |
| New Brunswick | 4 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 14 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 18 |
| Russia and Poland | 1 |
| Scotland | 296 |
| United States | 93 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON080007— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON121006— 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 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). "Orford, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/orford-on080007-1861/.