Verulam, Ontario (1861 census)
Verulam was a census subdivision in Victoria County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 1,545. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q7922994. The administrative centroid was at approximately 44.527°N, 78.623°W.
Population
In 1861, Verulam had a population of 1,545: 857 male and 688 female residents. Population density was 14.5 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 571 |
| 1861 | 1,545 |
| 1871 | 2,692 |
| 1881 | 2,474 |
| 1891 | 2,291 |
| 1901 | 2,130 |
| 1911 | 2,022 |
| 1921 | 1,673 |
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, Verulam shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 310 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (25 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 671 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 17 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 815 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 42 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 8 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 9 |
| Number of blind females | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 25 |
| Number of females | 688 |
| Number of females attending school | 141 |
| Number of lunatic males | 3 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 23 |
| Number of males | 857 |
| Number of males attending school | 162 |
| Number of married females | 212 |
| Number of married males | 223 |
| Number of single females | 419 |
| Number of single males | 619 |
| Number of widowed females | 27 |
| Number of widowed males | 15 |
| POP FX N.1 | 688 |
| POP MX N.1 | 857 |
| POP TOT | 1,545 |
| POP XX N.1 | 1,545 |
| Total population | 1,545 |
Age structure (51 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 25 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 36 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 30 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 29 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 113 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 2 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 37 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 25 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 16 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 27 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 116 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 3 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 10 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 83 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 59 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 34 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 22 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 59 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 58 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 62 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 32 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 7 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 83 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 65 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 31 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 104 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 105 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 110 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 27 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 23 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 5 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 4 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (11 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 3 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 955 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 77 |
| Number of persons originating in Guernsey, Jersey, or other British islands | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 336 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Newfoundland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 72 |
| Number of persons originating in Sweden or Norway | 69 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 29 |
Agriculture (70 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 8 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 9 |
| Acres of corn | 8 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 117 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 15 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 2,824 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 15,054 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 3,928 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 6,767 |
| Acres of land in farms | 21,821 |
| Acres of oats | 785 |
| Acres of peas | 466 |
| Acres of potatoes | 182 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 1,391 |
| Acres of turnips | 82 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 522 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 88 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 432 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 170 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 106 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 16 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 17 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 121 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 22,381 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | « 9321 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 26,295 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 18,473 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 17,470 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 10,336 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 522 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 10,336 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 1,391 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 18,473 |
| C22 BAR AC | 8 |
| C23 BAR BU | 170 |
| C26 PEA AC | 466 |
| C27 PEA BU | 9,321 |
| C28 OAT AC | 785 |
| C29 OAT BU | 22,381 |
| C30 BWT AC | 9 |
| C31 BWT BU | 106 |
| C34 POT AC | 182 |
| C35 POT BU | 26,295 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 793 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 2,230 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 88 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 432 |
| HRS ov03 V | 12,210 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 246 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 451 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 63 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 184 |
| Number of milk cows | 404 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 179 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 52 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 18 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 106 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 3 |
| Number of sheep | 757 |
| Number of swine | 778 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 168 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 19,950 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 84 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 14,305 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 2,230 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 793 |
| Value of all livestock | 36,921 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 6,791 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 168,140 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 171 |
Manufacturing & industry (4 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 7 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 185 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 1,412 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 403 |
Deaths & mortality (12 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 10 to 15 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 9 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 1 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 12 |
Other recorded variables (137 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 179 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 18 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 106 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 52 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 3 |
| C08 HELD | 21,821 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 6,767 |
| C1 Males | 857 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 1 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 3,928 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 2,824 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 3 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 2 |
| C118 Ages not given Deaths M | 1 |
| C12 GARDENS | 15 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 37 |
| C120 Married M | 223 |
| C121 Single M | 619 |
| C122 Widowed M | 15 |
| C123 Total M | 857 |
| C124 Married F | 212 |
| C125 Single F | 419 |
| C126 Widows F | 27 |
| C127 Total F | 688 |
| C128 Grand Total | 1,545 |
| C129 Deaths M | 9 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 36 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 15,054 |
| C130 Deaths F | 3 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 12 |
| C136 Attending School M | 162 |
| C137 Attending School F | 141 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 9 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 8 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 168,140 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 1 |
| C143 Blind F | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 3 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 6,791 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 171 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 25 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 117 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 30 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 1 |
| C2 Females | 688 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 16 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 25 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 27 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 29 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 116 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 113 |
| C3 Total | 1,545 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 8 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 104 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 121 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 83 |
| C36 TUR AC | 82 |
| C37 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C37 TUR BU | 17,470 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 3 |
| C38 CAR BU | 10 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 105 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 815 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 10 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 65 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 17 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 59 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 84 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 110 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 14,305 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 83 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 31 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 403 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 1,412 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 671 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 3 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 58 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 246 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 27 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 404 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 451 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 59 |
| C55 HORSES | 184 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 5 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 12,210 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 5 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 63 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 757 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C59 SWINE | 778 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 42 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 62 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 36,921 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 23 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 19,950 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 168 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 34 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 3 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 5 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 32 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 7 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 5 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 185 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 17 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 22 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 1 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 8 |
| C74 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 7 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 1 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 4 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 23 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 3 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 2 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 4 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 25 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C96 Between 80 and 90 years Single F | 1 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Victoria |
| England and Wales | 77 |
| Guernsey Jersey and other British Islands | 1 |
| Ireland | 336 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 3 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 955 |
| New Brunswick | 1 |
| Newfoundland | 1 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 1 |
| Scotland | 72 |
| Swedan and Norway | 69 |
| United States | 29 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON100017— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON149012— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q7922994
- Wikipedia (EN): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verulam_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). "Verulam, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/verulam-on100017-1861/.