Dundee Parish

Created: 1845   Abolished: 1975

Statistics

Population

Population

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Industry

Industry

How people made their living: identifying farming communities, pit villages, mill towns and so on.
Social Structure

Social Structure

Social class and socio-economic groups. Concentrations of professionals, and of unskilled labourers.
Learning & Language

Learning & Language

How many people were at school. The distribution of graduates, and of the unqualified.
Work & Poverty

Work & Poverty

Unemployment rates and poor relief. What proportions of men and of women did paid work?
Housing

Housing

Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
Place marker map of Great Britain and Ireland

The following alternate names exist for this unit:

Name Status Language Start End Authority
DUNDEE Preferred English     1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.
DUNDEE COMBINATION Alternate English     1911 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Population of Civil Parishes'.

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
ANGUS Scottish County 1845 1975 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.
DUNDEE ScoCofC Scottish County     1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.
DUNDEE Scottish Poor Law Combination     Higginbotham, History of the Workhouse
DUNDEE Burgh Scottish Burgh/District     1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date Type of change Other unit involved Area transferred Authority
15 May 1922 was enlarged by gaining part of MAINS AND STRATHMARTINE   1931 Census of Scotland, Table 15, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1921-1931'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Secretary for Scotland's Order No. LII of 10th April 1922)
04 Jun 1954 was created from part of DUNDEE   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Dundee Corporation (Water Transport, Finance Etc.) Order 1954)
04 Jun 1954 was reduced to create DUNDEE   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Dundee Corporation (Water Transport, Finance Etc.) Order 1954)
04 Jun 1954 was created from part of LIFF AND BENVIE   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Dundee Corporation (Water Transport, Finance Etc.) Order 1954)
04 Jun 1954 was created from part of MAINS AND STRATHMARTINE   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Dundee Corporation (Water Transport, Finance Etc.) Order 1954)
04 Jun 1954 was created from part of MONIFIETH   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Dundee Corporation (Water Transport, Finance Etc.) Order 1954)
04 Jun 1954 was created from part of MURROES   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Dundee Corporation (Water Transport, Finance Etc.) Order 1954)

Boundary Map of Dundee Parish

If the boundaries of the Scottish Parish changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.

Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Dundee Parish through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10031904

Date accessed: 08th April 2026