Vision of Britain | 1861 Census: Ages

1861 Census of England and Wales, Ages (Sample Report Title: Population Tables. Ages, Civil Condition, Occupations and Birth-places of the People: with the Ages and Occupations of the Blind, of the Deaf-and-dumb, and of the inmates of certain public institutions Part I), Table 18 : " Occupations of Females aged 20 Years and upwards in Districts".

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OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Females	66,443
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	80
(1) Officers of National Government	52
Post Office	51
Others	1
(2) Officers of Local Government	28
Prison Officer	4
Union and Parish Officer	24
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	1,047
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	8
(a) Religious Teachers	1
(b) Pew Opener	4
Other Church Officers	3
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	27
Druggist	3
Midwife	22
Other Dealers in Drugs	2
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	0
In Literature	0
(5) Artists	1
Artist, Painter	0
Engaged in Fine Arts	1
Others	0
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	19
(6} Musician	3
Music-mistress	16
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	1
Actress	1
In Theatres, Exhibitions	0
(8) Teachers	991
Schoolmistress	603
Teacher of Languages	10
General Teacher	104
Governess	274
Other Teachers	0
(9) Scientific Persons	0
Scientific Person	0
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	35,261
(1) Wives	29,839
Wives (not oth. des.)	29,839
(2) Widows	2,581
Widows (not oth. des.)	2,581
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	2,836
Children and Relatives	2,836
(4) Scholars (so described)	5
Scholars (so described)	5
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	7,444
(1) In Board and Lodging	756
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	92
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	321
Publican	37
Beerseller	37
Publican’s "Wife"	218
Lodging-house Keeper	21
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	0
Coffee-house Keeper	16
Officer of Institution	7
Others	7
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	6,688
Domst. Serv. (General)	3,497
Housekeeper	649
Cook	786
Housemaid	561
Nurse	383
Laundrymaid	46
Inn Servant	89
Hospital Nurse, &c.	41
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	274
Charwoman	342
Others	20
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	185
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	25
In Mercantile Pursuits	25
(2) Other General Dealers	160
Pawnbroker	1
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	6
Shopkeeper	88
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	24
Hawker and Pedlar	28
Other General Dealers	13
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	107
(1) Carriers on Railways	1
Railway Attendants	1
(2) Carriers on Roads	92
Toll Collector	76
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	0
Carrier, Carter	14
Others	2
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	2
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	1
Others	1
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	0
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	0
Others	0
(5) Engaged in Storage	0
Warehouse Woman	0
Others in Storage	0
(6) Messengers and Porters	12
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	12
Others	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	7,943
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	7,929
Land Proprietor	175
Farmer, Grazier	261
Farmer’s "Wife"	2,179
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	930
Agricultural Labourer.	3,851
Farm Servant (in-door)	533
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	14
Gardener	12
Others in Horticulture	2
9. Persons engaged about Animals	0
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	0
Fisherwoman	0
Others	0
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	328
(1) In Books	18
Bookseller, Publisher	14
Bookbinder	1
Printer	1
Others in Publications	2
(2) In Musical Instrument	1
In Musical Instruments	1
(3) In Prints and Pictures	0
In Maps, Pictures	0
(4) In Carving and Figures	0
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	0
Others	0
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	5
Toy Maker, Dealer	4
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	1
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	0
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	0
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	1
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	0
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	1
Others	0
(8) In Surgical Instruments	0
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	0
(9) In Arms	0
In manuf. of Arms	0
(10) In Machines	2
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	0
File-maker	0
Cutler	1
Others	1
(11) In Carriages	2
Carriage-maker	2
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	14
Saddler, Harness-maker	14
Whip-maker	0
(13) In Ships	0
Ship, Boat,--Builder	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	243
House Proprietor	228
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	8
Others	7
(15) In Furniture	35
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	29
Chair-maker	6
Furniture Broker	0
Others	0
(16) In Implements	0
Implement Maker	0
(17) In Chemicals	7
Dyer, Calenderer	6
Others	1
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	9,469
(1) In Wool and Worsted	2,524
Knitter	11
Woollen Cloth manuf.	2,428
Clothier	1
Worsted manufacture	41
Stuff manufacture	2
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	8
Flannel manufacture	1
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	32
Others	0
(2) In Silk	284
Silk manufacture	280
Ribbon manufacture	2
Fancy Goods (Silk)	2
Others	0
(3) In Cotton and Flax	162
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	44
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	115
Cotton manufacture	3
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	0
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	148
Weaver (undefined)	24
Draper, Mercer	117
Trimming-maker	0
Embroiderer	7
Others	0
(5) In Dress	6,331
Hatter, Hat manuf.	0
Straw Plait manuf.	8
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	116
Bonnet-maker	15
Cap-maker	2
Shawl manufacture	1
Furrier	1
Tailor	174
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	5
Button-maker	1
Milliner, Dressmaker	2,045
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	563
Stay-maker	87
Fancy Worker	1
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	7
Glover, Leather, &c.	176
Glove Knitter	2
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	196
Shoemaker's "Wife"	885
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	5
Laundress	2,024
Others	15
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	20
Mat Maker, Seller	0
Hemp manufacture	2
Rope, Cord,--Maker	7
Net-maker	4
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	7
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	752
(1) In Animal Food	311
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	18
Cheesemonger	5
Butcher	28
Butcher’s "Wife"	245
Provision Curer, Dealer	6
Poulterer, Game Dealer	5
Fishmonger	4
Others	0
(2) In Vegetable Food	173
Miller	5
Flour Dealer, Agent	0
Baker	82
Confectioner	37
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	40
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	4
Others	5
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	268
Brewer, &c.	1
Wine Merchant	1
Grocer, Tea Dealer	256
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	2
Tobacconist	1
Others	7
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	19
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	3
Tallow-chandler	2
Comb-maker	1
Others	0
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	8
Currier	2
Others	6
(3) In Hair	8
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	5
Brush, Broom,--Maker	3
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	73
(1) In Gums and Resins	18
French-polisher	0
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	18
Others	0
(2) In Wood	2
Wood Dealer	0
Box-maker	1
Others	1
(3) In Bark	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	9
Basket-maker	6
Others	3
(5) In Paper	44
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	8
Paper manufacture	26
Stationer (not Law)	10
Envelope-maker	0
Paper-box Maker	0
Paper-stainer	0
Other Workers in Paper	0
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	51
(1) In Mining	0
In Minerals	0
(2) In Coal	5
Coal Merchant, Dealer	3
Coal Labourer	0
Others	2
(3) In Stone, Clay	5
Brick Maker, Dealer	2
Others	3
(4) In Earthenware	17
Earthenware manuf.	2
Tobacco-pipe Maker	0
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	15
Others	0
(5) In Glass	0
Glass manufacture	0
Others	0
(6) In Salt	0
Salt Makers and Dealers	0
(7) In Water	0
Water Provider	0
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	1
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	1
Others	0
(9) In Copper	1
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	1
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	0
Tin manufacture	0
Others	0
(11) In Zinc	0
In Zinc	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	0
In Lead	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	2
Pin manufacture	1
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	1
(14) In Iron and Steel	20
Iron manufacture	1
Blacksmith	15
Nail manufacture	0
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	4
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	0
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	188
(1) General Labourers	159
Labourer	159
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	29
Shopwoman, Assistant	14
Others of indef. occupn.	15
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,025
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,025
Gentlewoman	293
Annuitant	732
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	1,609
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	1,598
Dependent on relatives	33
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	196
Pauper, no stated occ.	1,123
Lunatic, no stated occ.	237
Others	9
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	8
Prisoner, no stated occ.	8
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	3
Vagrant, Beggar	3
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	862
Visitor, no stated occ.	283
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	579

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Comments:

1	Note that the original table is organised into the Orders and sub-Orders listed here, but provides counts only for the individual occupations.

This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.

Acknowledgments:

We are grateful to the following contributors. If you make use of the data in your own work, please follow any instructions given here on acknowledgment and re-use.

David Allan Gatley (School of Social Sciences, University of Staffordshire). Role: transcriber. Restrictions on use: the contributor must be acknowledged but the data may be freely used for non-commercial purposes.