Figure 1.1

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.