May Island Lighthouse Parish

Statistics

Population

Population

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Learning & Language

Learning & Language

How many people were at school. The distribution of graduates, and of the unqualified.
Housing

Housing

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

Notes

In 1901 this island is listed in the parish table, but has a note saying "Connected with no parish". In 1911 a footnote indicates it was included in Anstruther Wester parish

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
FIFE 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'.
Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

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

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10285084

Date accessed: 08th April 2026