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1871 New Zealand census

1871 New Zealand census

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The 1871 New Zealand census was New Zealand's sixth national census.[1] The day used for the census was Monday, 27 February 1871. It was the first census held in New Zealand for which separate reports were produced.[2]

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The total population of the Colony of New Zealand was counted as 256,393 of whom 150,356 were males and 106,037 females – an increase of 37,725 people, 17.25% since the previous 1867 census. Only the European population was counted; no Māori census was held.[1]

Population and dwellings

The distribution of this population through the principal divisions of the Colony was as follows:

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Note: Includes Stewart Island and Chatham Islands males 89, females 44 (total 133).

Birthplace

The figures show that of the total population, only 36.46% were born in New Zealand. The majority of the resident population (63.54%) was born overseas, mostly in the United Kingdom.[3]

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Religious denominations

Members of Christian denominations formed 94.51% of those who answered the question in the census. 5.49% of the population were members of non-Christian sects, and those who stated themselves as "otherwise described" numbered 2.38%. 3.36% objected to stating their religion at all.

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Dates of New Zealand censuses since 1851". Stats.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  2. [2]
    "A history of census-taking in New Zealand". Stats.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Results of A Census of New Zealand, Taken for the Night of the 27TH February, 1871". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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