Population In the 18th century, the total population of the combined Uists rose dramatically, before the population crash of the Highland Clearances. In 1755, the Uists' estimated combined population was 4,118; by 1794 it rose to 6,668; and in 1821 to 11,009.
population in the 18th century the total population of the combined uists rose dramatically before the population crash of the highland clearances in 1755 the uists' estimated combined population was 4118; by 1794 it rose to 6668; and in 1821 to 11009