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Residents of Elgin (1881 Census)

Total residents1,048
Male517 (49.3%)
Female531 (50.7%)

Age: 0-4: 131 5-9: 103 10-14: 122 15-19: 132 20-24: 105 25-34: 119 35-44: 113 45-54: 93 55-64: 69 65-74: 36 75+: 24

Top religions: Presbyterian (622), Roman Catholic (190), Wesleyan Methodist (150), Anglican (60), Baptist (9)

Top origins: Scottish (527), Irish (319), English (91), French (77), American (15)

Top occupations: No Occupation Listed (679), Farmers, general and nfs (253), Servants nfs (38), Carpenters (11), Blacksmiths (7), Labourers nfs (6), Saddler and harness maker (5), Housekeeper nfs (5)

Top birthplaces: Quebec (796), Ireland (78), United States (77), Scotland (73), Ontario (14)

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