Percé, Quebec (1861 census)
Percé was a census subdivision in Gaspé County, Quebec, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 2,720. The administrative centroid was at approximately 48.486°N, 64.361°W.
Population
In 1861, Percé had a population of 2,720: 1,463 male and 1,257 female residents. Population density was 28.7 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 2,160 |
| 1861 | 2,720 |
| 1871 | 1,743 |
| 1881 | 1,805 |
| 1891 | 1,800 |
| 1901 | 1,868 |
| 1911 | 1,768 |
| 1921 | 1,472 |
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.
Later boundary forms
- In a later year, this CSD contained Percé, 1871 (44.8% of this CSD's polygon).
- In a later year, this CSD contained L’Anse du Cap, 1871 (55.2% of this CSD's polygon).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Percé shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 294 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 | 1,168 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 89 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,318 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 145 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 113 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 115 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 2 |
| Number of females | 1,257 |
| Number of females attending school | 57 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 8 |
| Number of males | 1,463 |
| Number of males attending school | 60 |
| Number of married females | 116 |
| Number of married males | 116 |
| Number of persons at sea | 1 |
| Number of single females | 235 |
| Number of single males | 274 |
| Number of widowed females | 7 |
| Number of widowed males | 6 |
| POP FX N.1 | 358 |
| POP MX N.1 | 396 |
| POP TOT | 2,720 |
| POP XX N.1 | 754 |
| Total population | 2,720 |
Age structure (48 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 11 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 5 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 12 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 38 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 157 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 8 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 17 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 16 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 45 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 200 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 1 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 44 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 99 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 81 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 9 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 7 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 24 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 135 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 74 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 15 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 13 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 157 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 42 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 22 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 26 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 7 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 5 |
| Number of single females aged 80 to 90 | 3 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 185 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 43 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 46 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 32 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 21 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 7 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 10 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (11 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 1,531 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,028 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 10 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in Guernsey, Jersey, or other British islands | 62 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 60 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 7 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 12 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in the West Indies | 1 |
Agriculture (59 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 186 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 11 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 428 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 12,393 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 2,865 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 3,304 |
| Acres of land in farms | 15,697 |
| Acres of oats | 273 |
| Acres of peas | 1 |
| Acres of potatoes | 247 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 124 |
| Acres of turnips | 49 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 199 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 157 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 4,948 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 8,636 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 36 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 28,043 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 2,416 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 6,127 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 17 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 17 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 124 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 2,416 |
| C22 BAR AC | 186 |
| C23 BAR BU | 4,948 |
| C26 PEA AC | 1 |
| C27 PEA BU | 36 |
| C28 OAT AC | 273 |
| C29 OAT BU | 8,636 |
| C34 POT AC | 247 |
| C35 POT BU | 28,043 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 1,586 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 2,658 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 199 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 157 |
| HRS ov03 V | 14,406 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 255 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 274 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 26 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 214 |
| Number of milk cows | 404 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 342 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 57 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 16 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 156 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 82 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 31 |
| Number of sheep | 983 |
| Number of swine | 895 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 75 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 17,104 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 34 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 2,658 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 1,586 |
| Value of all livestock | 42,722 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 5,030 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 194,501 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 1,184 |
Manufacturing & industry (4 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 212 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 5,298 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 260 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 494 |
Fisheries (2 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Barrels of salted fish sold in the past year | 2,203 |
| Quintals of dried fish sold in the past year | 37,860 |
Deaths & mortality (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females over 100 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males age 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
Other recorded variables (140 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| At Sea | 1 |
| C01 TOTAL | 342 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 31 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 57 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 156 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 82 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 16 |
| C08 HELD | 15,697 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 3,304 |
| C1 Males | 1,463 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 1 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 2,865 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 1 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 428 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 9 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 3 |
| C12 GARDENS | 11 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 45 |
| C120 Married M | 433 |
| C121 Single M | 1,004 |
| C122 Widowed M | 26 |
| C123 Total M | 1,463 |
| C124 Married F | 413 |
| C125 Single F | 798 |
| C126 Widows F | 46 |
| C127 Total F | 1,257 |
| C128 Grand Total | 2,720 |
| C129 Deaths M | 4 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 38 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 12,393 |
| C130 Deaths F | 6 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 10 |
| C136 Attending School M | 84 |
| C137 Attending School F | 49 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 332 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 312 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 194,501 |
| C141 Deaf and Dumb F | 1 |
| C143 Blind F | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 3 |
| C145 Lunatics F | 5 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 5,030 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 1,184 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 62 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 45 |
| C2 Females | 1,257 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 34 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 34 |
| C22 Deaths under 4 years M | 1 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 45 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 38 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 200 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 157 |
| C3 Total | 2,720 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 185 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 157 |
| C36 TUR AC | 49 |
| C37 TUR BU | 6,127 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 1 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 155 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,318 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 1 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 153 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 90 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 34 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 168 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 143 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 114 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 494 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 260 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,168 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 135 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 255 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 32 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 404 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 274 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 99 |
| C55 HORSES | 214 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 26 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 14,406 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 7 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 26 |
| C58 SHEEP | 983 |
| C59 SWINE | 895 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 145 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 74 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 42,722 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 21 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 17,104 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 75 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 81 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 7 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 8 |
| C65 FISH QUIN | 37,860 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C66 FISH SALTED | 2,203 |
| C67 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 62 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 212 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 8 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 5,298 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 89 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 9 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 44 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 2 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 9 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 51 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 3 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 7 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 34 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 34 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 1 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 12 |
| C83 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C85 Between 70 and 80 years Single M | 2 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 10 |
| C88 Between 70 and 80 years Single F | 5 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 23 |
| C90 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C91 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 3 |
| C93 Between 80 and 90 years Single M | 2 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C96 Between 80 and 90 years Single F | 3 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Gaspé |
| England and Wales | 10 |
| France | 3 |
| Guernsey Jersey and other British Islands | 62 |
| Ireland | 60 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 1,531 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,028 |
| New Brunswick | 7 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 12 |
| Scotland | 4 |
| United States | 1 |
| West Indies | 1 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
QC019013— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_QC056025— 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). "Percé, Quebec (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/qc/perc-qc019013-1861/.