Appendix 2 Haverton Hill residents place of birth. 

 

The information shows the county or country of birth of the Haverton Hill residents, as a percentage of the settlement total population. The information was formed from census data covering the period 1851 to 1881. 

 

The 1851 statistics show that only 16% of residents were born in the settlement at this time. This information is proof of the settlement's youthfulness. All of these residents must have been born since 1836 and be under 15 years of age, unless they lived at the farmhouse, which was already there before the settlement existed. The River Tees seems to have acted as a barrier to the settlement, as twice as many settlers come from Durham and north of the river, as came from Yorkshire and South of the river. 

 

In 1861, locally born have risen slightly as a percentage of the population to 20%. This may suggest a new influx of settlers to the region, swelling the number of foreigners in the village. It seems likely that these people were largely Irish as they now made-up 11% of the population. 

 

Influx of Irish is significant. One in ten of the population was now from Ireland. This influx no doubt reflects the rapid development and expansion of the settlement since 1836 and in particular since the end of the 1851 recession. The settlements reputation must have been well known for the Irish to hear of labouring work there and be willing to travel to the North East of England. 

 

Durham continued to be the main county of birth and were still twice as important as Yorkshire. This amount fell sharply as a percentage in 1871 and 1881. Yorkshire finally gains hegomany in 1881, but as the 1881 data shows, locally born now make up the largest grouping. Even so, less than four in ten people were locally born 45 years after the settlements origin. The miscellaneous section contains people from practically every other English county, at one time or another. This ethnic mix must have given the community an uniquely diverse culture. In the 20th century, there would be a constant influx of settlers bringing new ideas and skills. The villagers geographical isolation, in relation to other areas of Teesside, never seemed a barrier on a national level for those prepared to uproot their homes and make the long journey north. 

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Place of birth in %           Durham  Yorkshire    Irish   Local  Micellaneous 

1851                              39         16         4      20       21

1861                              41         20        11     17       11

1871                              28         27         6      22       17

1881                              18         21         6      37       18

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