St. Narcisse, Quebec (1861 census)
St. Narcisse was a census subdivision in Champlain County, Quebec, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 979. The administrative centroid was at approximately 46.573°N, 72.513°W.
Population
In 1861, St. Narcisse had a population of 979: 505 male and 474 female residents. Population density was 21.9 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 979 |
| 1871 | 1,469 |
| 1881 | 2,015 |
| 1891 | 1,950 |
| 1901 | 2,015 |
| 1911 | 2,233 |
| 1921 | 2,059 |
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.
Earlier boundary forms
- In an earlier year, this CSD was contained in St. Stanislas & St. Narcisse, 1851 (20.6% share).
Later boundary forms
- In a later year, this CSD contained St. Narcisse, 1871 (83.5% of this CSD's polygon).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, St. Narcisse shared boundaries with:
- Cap de la Magdeleine
- Champlain
- Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel
- St. Maurice
- St. Stanislas
- St. Tite and Chantiers
- Ste. Geneviève de Batiscan
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 268 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 | 460 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 14 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 496 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 9 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 94 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 118 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of deaf and dumb males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 23 |
| Number of females | 474 |
| Number of females attending school | 90 |
| Number of lunatic males | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 28 |
| Number of males | 505 |
| Number of males attending school | 63 |
| Number of married females | 143 |
| Number of married males | 148 |
| Number of single females | 322 |
| Number of single males | 354 |
| Number of widowed females | 9 |
| Number of widowed males | 3 |
| POP FX N.1 | 474 |
| POP MX N.1 | 505 |
| POP TOT | 979 |
| POP XX N.1 | 979 |
| Total population | 979 |
Age structure (41 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 18 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 20 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 14 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 88 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 30 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 20 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 19 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 77 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 5 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 42 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 36 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 30 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 18 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 12 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 34 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 34 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 32 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 22 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 18 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 7 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 71 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 51 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 28 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 6 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 69 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 57 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 43 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 8 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
Ethnic origin (2 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 977 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 2 |
Agriculture (67 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 93 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 107 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 5 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 1,184 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 9,558 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 2,187 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 3,376 |
| Acres of land in farms | 12,934 |
| Acres of oats | 666 |
| Acres of peas | 138 |
| Acres of potatoes | 110 |
| Acres of rye | 73 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 253 |
| Acres of turnips | 8 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 55 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 264 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 1,335 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 1,370 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 10 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 37 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 14,669 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 1,430 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 10,865 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 717 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 2,893 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 894 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 253 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 2,893 |
| C22 BAR AC | 93 |
| C23 BAR BU | 1,335 |
| C24 RYE AC | 73 |
| C25 RYE BU | 717 |
| C26 PEA AC | 138 |
| C27 PEA BU | 1,430 |
| C28 OAT AC | 666 |
| C29 OAT BU | 14,669 |
| C30 BWT AC | 107 |
| C31 BWT BU | 1,370 |
| C34 POT AC | 110 |
| C35 POT BU | 10,865 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 664 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 2,004 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 55 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 264 |
| HRS ov03 V | 9,688 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 342 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 215 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 34 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 137 |
| Number of milk cows | 269 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 149 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 2 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 32 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 58 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 51 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 6 |
| Number of sheep | 744 |
| Number of swine | 376 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 1,757 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 4,182 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 10,320 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 2,004 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 664 |
| Value of all livestock | 21,426 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 3,480 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 148,124 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 203 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 166 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 2,468 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 1,735 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 1,091 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 2,804 |
Deaths & mortality (11 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 5 to 10 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 12 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 1 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 15 |
Other recorded variables (116 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 149 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 2 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 58 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 51 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 32 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 6 |
| C08 HELD | 12,934 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 3,376 |
| C1 Males | 505 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 1 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 2,187 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 1 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 1,184 |
| C118 Ages not given Deaths M | 3 |
| C12 GARDENS | 5 |
| C120 Married M | 148 |
| C121 Single M | 354 |
| C122 Widowed M | 3 |
| C123 Total M | 505 |
| C124 Married F | 143 |
| C125 Single F | 322 |
| C126 Widows F | 9 |
| C127 Total F | 474 |
| C128 Grand Total | 979 |
| C129 Deaths M | 12 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 9,558 |
| C130 Deaths F | 3 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 15 |
| C136 Attending School M | 63 |
| C137 Attending School F | 90 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 118 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 94 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 148,124 |
| C140 Deaf and Dumb M | 1 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 3,480 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 203 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 30 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 20 |
| C19 Deaths under 3 years F | 1 |
| C2 Females | 474 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 20 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 18 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 19 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 14 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 77 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 88 |
| C3 Total | 979 |
| C30 Deaths between 5 and 10 years M | 3 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 69 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 71 |
| C36 TUR AC | 8 |
| C37 TUR BU | 894 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 1 |
| C38 CAR BU | 10 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 57 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 496 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 5 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 37 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 51 |
| C43 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 34 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 43 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 10,320 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 42 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 28 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 1,091 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 2 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 1,735 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 460 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 4 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 1,757 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 2,804 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 34 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 342 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 8 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 269 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 215 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 36 |
| C55 HORSES | 137 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 6 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 9,688 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 2 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 34 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 744 |
| C59 SWINE | 376 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 9 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 32 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 21,426 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 1 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 4,182 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 30 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 22 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 166 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 2 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 2,468 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 14 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 18 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 1 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 18 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 12 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 28 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 2 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 2 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 7 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 1 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 23 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Champlain |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 977 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
QC012009— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_QC047016— 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). "St. Narcisse, Quebec (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/qc/st-narcisse-qc012009-1861/.