Viger, Quebec (1861 census)
Viger was a census subdivision in Temiscouata County, Quebec, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 1,097. The administrative centroid was at approximately 47.875°N, 69.262°W.
Population
In 1861, Viger had a population of 1,097: 583 male and 514 female residents. Population density was 14.4 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 225 |
| 1861 | 1,097 |
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 became part of Viger, Demers, 1871 (60.6% share).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Viger shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 270 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 8 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (21 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 501 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 13 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 564 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 19 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 117 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 158 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 20 |
| Number of females | 514 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 17 |
| Number of males | 583 |
| Number of married females | 197 |
| Number of married males | 192 |
| Number of single females | 307 |
| Number of single males | 381 |
| Number of widowed females | 10 |
| Number of widowed males | 10 |
| POP FX N.1 | 514 |
| POP MX N.1 | 583 |
| POP TOT | 1,097 |
| POP XX N.1 | 1,097 |
| Total population | 1,097 |
Age structure (48 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 20 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 27 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 27 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 20 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 70 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 30 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 23 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 30 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 25 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 75 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 20 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 75 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 45 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 25 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 18 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 8 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of married females aged 80 to 90 | 4 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 4 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 66 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 58 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 30 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 25 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 45 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 40 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 30 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 4 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 4 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 75 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 40 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 40 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 20 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
Ethnic origin (7 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 1,087 |
| Number of Indigenous females | 80 |
| Number of Indigenous males | 89 |
| Number of Indigenous persons | 169 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 7 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 2 |
Agriculture (63 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 782 |
| Acres of corn | 1 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 11 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 3,954 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 17,137 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 2,362 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 6,327 |
| Acres of land in farms | 23,464 |
| Acres of oats | 278 |
| Acres of peas | 492 |
| Acres of potatoes | 110 |
| Acres of rye | 665 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 38 |
| Acres of turnips | 2 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 102 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 188 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 4,316 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 1 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 2,077 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 2,379 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 10,777 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 4,838 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 255 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 106 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 38 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 255 |
| C22 BAR AC | 782 |
| C23 BAR BU | 4,316 |
| C24 RYE AC | 665 |
| C25 RYE BU | 4,838 |
| C26 PEA AC | 492 |
| C27 PEA BU | 2,379 |
| C28 OAT AC | 278 |
| C29 OAT BU | 2,077 |
| C34 POT AC | 110 |
| C35 POT BU | 10,777 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 222 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 1,469 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 102 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 188 |
| HRS ov03 V | 10,355 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 60 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 150 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 23 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 142 |
| Number of milk cows | 221 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 275 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 1 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 68 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 4 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 193 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 9 |
| Number of sheep | 532 |
| Number of swine | 285 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 508 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 8,287 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 8,492 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 1,469 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 222 |
| Value of all livestock | 16,851 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 4,720 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 144,950 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 178 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 76 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 1,307 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 2,191 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 1,149 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 818 |
Fisheries (1 variable)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Barrels of salted fish sold in the past year | 18 |
Deaths & mortality (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 10 to 15 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of unknown age | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 1 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 2 |
Other recorded variables (119 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 275 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 1 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 4 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 193 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 68 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 9 |
| C08 HELD | 23,464 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 6,327 |
| C1 Males | 583 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 1 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 2,362 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 3,954 |
| C119 Ages not given Deaths F | 1 |
| C12 GARDENS | 11 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 30 |
| C120 Married M | 192 |
| C121 Single M | 381 |
| C122 Widowed M | 10 |
| C123 Total M | 583 |
| C124 Married F | 197 |
| C125 Single F | 307 |
| C126 Widows F | 10 |
| C127 Total F | 514 |
| C128 Grand Total | 1,097 |
| C129 Deaths M | 1 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 27 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 17,137 |
| C130 Deaths F | 1 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 2 |
| C132 Indians M | 89 |
| C133 Indians F | 80 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 158 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 117 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 144,950 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 4,720 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 178 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 23 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 27 |
| C2 Females | 514 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 30 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 20 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 25 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 20 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 75 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 70 |
| C3 Total | 1,097 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 1 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 75 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 1 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 45 |
| C36 TUR AC | 2 |
| C37 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C37 TUR BU | 106 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 4 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 40 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 564 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 20 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 40 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 66 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 40 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 8,492 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 75 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 30 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 1,149 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 2,191 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 501 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 508 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 818 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 58 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 60 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 20 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 221 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 150 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 45 |
| C55 HORSES | 142 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 4 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 10,355 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 1 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 23 |
| C58 SHEEP | 532 |
| C59 SWINE | 285 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 19 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 30 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 16,851 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 3 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 8,287 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 25 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 4 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 2 |
| C66 FISH SALTED | 18 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 25 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 76 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 1 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 1,307 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 13 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 18 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 2 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 6 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 2 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 8 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 17 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 2 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 1 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 2 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 20 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 2 |
| C95 Between 80 and 90 years Married F | 4 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 2 |
| CD NAME | Temiscouata |
| Indians | 169 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 1,087 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 7 |
| New Brunswick | 2 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
QC054014— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_QC054014_1851— 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). "Viger, Quebec (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/qc/viger-qc054014-1861/.