Laoighis County : Religion by Sex'

Religion by Sex'

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Data for 1861 Sex
Major Christian Denominations Male Female
Established Church 4,842 Show data context 4,841 Show data context
Roman Catholic 39,847 Show data context 40,178 Show data context
Presbyterians 129 Show data context 111 Show data context
Methodists 224 Show data context 268 Show data context
Independents 11 Show data context 7 Show data context
Baptists 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Society of Friends 47 Show data context 123 Show data context
All other Persuasions 12 Show data context 10 Show data context
Jews 0 Show data context 0 Show data context

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The early censuses 1801-31 used this very simple classification of occupations. It is unclear which persons were instructed to be included, but in 1801 the total of the three occupational categories exactly matched the total population in most parishes. This may explain why from 1811 onwards the British census applied the classification to families rather than persons, although the Irish census continued to count persons.


How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Laoighis County through time | Historical Statistics on Birthplace & Religion | Religion by Sex', A Vision of Ireland through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/unit/10050893/cube/REL_IRL1861_SEX

Date accessed: 08th June 2026