1851 Population Makeup by County
Statistics taken from New Brunswick’s 1851 census demonstrate
the portion of the total population of each county that were immigrants from
England, Scotland, Ireland, other British possessions, or other countries.
The numbers of Native Born persons in each county were
calculated as the difference between the total population of the county and the
total number of immigrants in the county.
Through these statistics it is apparent that by 1851 each
county in New Brunswick had a substantial immigrant population. The numbers
illustrate in what areas of the province particular immigrant populations were represented.
For example, particularly heavy immigrant populations are visible in Saint John,
with a total population of 38,475, 12,872 claimed to be Irish immigrants. In
Restigouche a large Scottish immigrant population is apparent.