City of Dublin City (IrlCity) : Religion by Sex'

Religion by Sex'

Data cube chart.

Data for 1861 Sex
Major Christian Denominations Male Female
Established Church 23,807 Show data context 25,444 Show data context
Roman Catholic 89,337 Show data context 107,212 Show data context
Presbyterians 2,899 Show data context 1,976 Show data context
Methodists 946 Show data context 951 Show data context
Independents 173 Show data context 219 Show data context
Baptists 94 Show data context 91 Show data context
Society of Friends 159 Show data context 143 Show data context
All other Persuasions 714 Show data context 319 Show data context
Jews 154 Show data context 170 Show data context

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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.


How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, City of Dublin City (IrlCity) through time | Historical Statistics on Birthplace & Religion | Religion by Sex', A Vision of Ireland through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/unit/12850177/cube/REL_IRL1861_SEX

Date accessed: 10th June 2026