Saltfleet, Ontario (1861 census)
Saltfleet was a census subdivision in Wentworth County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 2,740. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q7406103. The administrative centroid was at approximately 43.203°N, 79.725°W.
Population
In 1861, Saltfleet had a population of 2,740: 1,421 male and 1,319 female residents. Population density was 53.2 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 2,801 |
| 1861 | 2,740 |
| 1871 | 2,783 |
| 1881 | 2,951 |
| 1891 | 2,765 |
| 1901 | 3,209 |
| 1911 | 4,458 |
| 1921 | 5,900 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Saltfleet shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 358 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (26 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,237 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 82 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,311 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 110 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 62 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 67 |
| Number of blind females | 1 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 43 |
| Number of females | 1,319 |
| Number of females attending school | 282 |
| Number of lunatic males | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 45 |
| Number of males | 1,421 |
| Number of males attending school | 320 |
| Number of married females | 426 |
| Number of married males | 422 |
| Number of single females | 830 |
| Number of single males | 975 |
| Number of widowed females | 63 |
| Number of widowed males | 24 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,319 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,421 |
| POP TOT | 2,740 |
| POP XX N.1 | 2,740 |
| Total population | 2,740 |
Age structure (56 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 37 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 44 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 47 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 41 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 179 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 62 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 44 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 50 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 54 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 183 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 2 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 19 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 130 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 138 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 73 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 42 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 20 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 4 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 90 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 132 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 98 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 55 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 32 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 9 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 4 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 182 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 136 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 80 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 25 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 5 |
| Number of single females aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 165 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 173 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 140 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 25 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 19 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 7 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of single males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 9 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 9 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 14 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 17 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 9 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 6 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 4 |
Ethnic origin (17 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of female negroes or coloured persons | 7 |
| Number of male negroes or coloured persons | 6 |
| Number of negroes or coloured persons | 13 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,927 |
| Number of persons originating in all other places | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 266 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 39 |
| Number of persons originating in Guernsey, Jersey, or other British islands | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 230 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 19 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Russia or Poland | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 137 |
| Number of persons originating in Sweden or Norway | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Switzerland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 103 |
| Number of persons whose origin is unknown | 4 |
Agriculture (81 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 1,037 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 380 |
| Acres of corn | 683 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 284 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 383 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 3,663 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 8,325 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 14,037 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 18,083 |
| Acres of land in farms | 26,408 |
| Acres of mangel wurtzel | 9 |
| Acres of oats | 1,798 |
| Acres of peas | 1,507 |
| Acres of potatoes | 243 |
| Acres of rye | 99 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 2,021 |
| Acres of turnips | 47 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 1,250 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 212 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 860 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 26,856 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 206 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 7,212 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 10,517 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 753 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 41,240 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 3,738 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 67,057 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 33,211 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 18,389 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 1,328 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 26,955 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 15,667 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 8,512 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 1,250 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 8,512 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 2,021 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 26,955 |
| C22 BAR AC | 1,037 |
| C23 BAR BU | 26,856 |
| C24 RYE AC | 99 |
| C25 RYE BU | 1,328 |
| C26 PEA AC | 1,507 |
| C27 PEA BU | 33,211 |
| C28 OAT AC | 1,798 |
| C29 OAT BU | 67,057 |
| C30 BWT AC | 380 |
| C31 BWT BU | 7,212 |
| C34 POT AC | 243 |
| C35 POT BU | 18,389 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 4,030 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 11,934 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 212 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 860 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 12,335 |
| HRS ov03 V | 59,945 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 110 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 678 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 245 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 836 |
| Number of milk cows | 1,065 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 255 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 4 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 80 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 54 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 99 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 11 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 7 |
| Number of sheep | 3,918 |
| Number of swine | 2,118 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 10,283 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 505 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 68,600 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 12 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 3,999 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 11,934 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 4,030 |
| Value of all livestock | 104,589 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 44,319 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 1,420,107 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 12,224 |
Manufacturing & industry (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 15 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 204 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 370 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 12,251 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 3,753 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 961 |
Deaths & mortality (13 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 5 to 10 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 5 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 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 50 to 60 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 9 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 2 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 14 |
Other recorded variables (159 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| All other Places | 1 |
| C01 TOTAL | 255 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 7 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 4 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 54 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 99 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 80 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 11 |
| C08 HELD | 26,408 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 18,083 |
| C1 Males | 1,421 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 2 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 14,037 |
| C101 Between 90 and 100 years Single M | 1 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 3,663 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 2 |
| C12 GARDENS | 383 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 62 |
| C120 Married M | 422 |
| C121 Single M | 975 |
| C122 Widowed M | 24 |
| C123 Total M | 1,421 |
| C124 Married F | 426 |
| C125 Single F | 830 |
| C126 Widows F | 63 |
| C127 Total F | 1,319 |
| C128 Grand Total | 2,740 |
| C129 Deaths M | 9 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 44 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 8,325 |
| C130 Deaths F | 5 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 14 |
| C134 Negroes M | 6 |
| C135 Negreos F | 7 |
| C136 Attending School M | 320 |
| C137 Attending School F | 282 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 67 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 62 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 1,420,107 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 1 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C143 Blind F | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 44,319 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 12,224 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 44 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 284 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 47 |
| C2 Females | 1,319 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 50 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 37 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 54 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 41 |
| C26 Deaths under 5 years M | 1 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 183 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 179 |
| C3 Total | 2,740 |
| C31 Deaths between 5 and 10 years F | 2 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 683 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 165 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 41,240 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 182 |
| C36 TUR AC | 47 |
| C37 TUR BU | 15,667 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 2 |
| C38 CAR BU | 10,517 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 173 |
| C39 MAN WURT AC | 9 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,311 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 19 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 3,738 |
| C41 BEN BU | 206 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 136 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 753 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 90 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 12 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 140 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 3,999 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C46 CID GAL | 12,335 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 130 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 80 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 961 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 3 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 3,753 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,237 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 505 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 132 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 110 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 25 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 1,065 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 678 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 138 |
| C55 HORSES | 836 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 25 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 59,945 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 9 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 245 |
| C58 SHEEP | 3,918 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C59 SWINE | 2,118 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 110 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 98 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 104,589 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 19 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 68,600 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 6 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 10,283 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 73 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 3 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 9 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C67 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 55 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 204 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 7 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 12,251 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 82 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 15 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 42 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 370 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 6 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 14 |
| C74 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths M | 3 |
| 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 | 20 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 45 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 17 |
| C82 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 9 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 4 |
| C88 Between 70 and 80 years Single F | 5 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 9 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 43 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 4 |
| C93 Between 80 and 90 years Single M | 1 |
| C96 Between 80 and 90 years Single F | 2 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 2 |
| CD NAME | Wentworth |
| Colored Persons | 13 |
| England and Wales | 266 |
| Guernsey Jersey and other British Islands | 3 |
| Ireland | 230 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,927 |
| New Brunswick | 19 |
| Not Known | 4 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 4 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 39 |
| Russia and Poland | 4 |
| Scotland | 137 |
| Swedan and Norway | 2 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| United States | 103 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON104009— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON153008— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q7406103
- Wikipedia (EN): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltfleet_Township
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). "Saltfleet, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/saltfleet-on104009-1861/.