Religion by Sex'
| Data for 1861 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Major Christian Denominations | Male | Female |
| Established Church |
339,314
|
354,043
|
| Roman Catholic |
2,205,053
|
2,300,212
|
| Presbyterians |
254,734
|
268,557
|
| Methodists |
21,290
|
24,109
|
| Independents |
2,112
|
2,420
|
| Baptists |
2,141
|
2,096
|
| Society of Friends |
1,680
|
2,015
|
| All other Persuasions |
10,846
|
7,952
|
| Jews |
200
|
193
|
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The Irish census of 1861 classified the entire population, infants included, by religion and tabulated it at parish level, including this cross-classification by gender.