Fife County : Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Generalised Sheep Categories 1901 1931 1961
Breeding Ewes 36,059 Show data context 63,695 Show data context 67,519 Show data context
Lambs (Aged under 1) 46,191 Show data context 81,914 Show data context 86,253 Show data context
All Other Sheep 32,779 Show data context 16,310 Show data context 12,452 Show data context
Date Source
1901 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,
1931 - 1961 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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The 1831 census provided information at parish-level on the number of males aged over 20 in each of nine occupational categories. Here we group those nine into four to identify the main sectors: "Agriculture" combines large- and small-scale farmers with agricultural labourers. "Manufacturing" focuses on new factory-based industries. "Retail and handicrafts" covers those in small businesses who sold products they made themselves. "Other" covers "capitalists" and professionals, labourers outside agriculture, servants ...


and "others".


How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Fife County through time | Historical Statistics on Agriculture & Land Use | Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10190666/cube/AGCEN_SHEEP_GEN

Date accessed: 02nd August 2026