HGIS CanadaSorel, Town—Ville › Residents (1881)

Residents of Sorel, Town—Ville (1881 Census)

Total residents5,791
Male2,838 (49.0%)
Female2,953 (51.0%)

Age: 0-4: 925 5-9: 748 10-14: 567 15-19: 544 20-24: 605 25-34: 857 35-44: 592 45-54: 438 55-64: 286 65-74: 153 75+: 73

Top religions: Roman Catholic (5,508), Episcopal (73), Presbyterian (55), Anglican (53), Protestant (48)

Top origins: French Canadian (3,052), French (2,358), English (143), Irish (79), Scottish (70)

Top occupations: No Occupation Listed (4,009), Ships Navigating Officers and mates (334), Day labourers (e.g journalier) (169), Carpenters (133), Dealer, merchant etc. (Wholesale & retail trade) (86), Salespeople, wholesale or retail trade (65), Professional engineer, specialisation unknown (64), Dressmakers (64)

Top birthplaces: Quebec (5,622), United States (38), Canada (24), Ireland (23), Scotland (22)

Sub-district A