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	138,316
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	76
(1) Officers of National Government	45
Post Office	41
Others	4
(2) Officers of Local Government	31
Prison Officer	10
Union and Parish Officer	19
Others	2
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	1,199
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	60
(a) Religious Teachers	46
(b) Pew Opener	13
Other Church Officers	1
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	54
Druggist	7
Midwife	47
Other Dealers in Drugs	0
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	1
In Literature	1
(5) Artists	5
Artist, Painter	2
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	3
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	41
(6} Musician	14
Music-mistress	27
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	29
Actress	26
In Theatres, Exhibitions	3
(8) Teachers	1,009
Schoolmistress	563
Teacher of Languages	5
General Teacher	268
Governess	173
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)	102,237
(1) Wives	84,732
Wives (not oth. des.)	84,732
(2) Widows	9,654
Widows (not oth. des.)	9,654
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	7,812
Children and Relatives	7,812
(4) Scholars (so described)	39
Scholars (so described)	39
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	11,868
(1) In Board and Lodging	1,993
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	335
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	472
Publican	182
Beerseller	55
Publican’s "Wife"	379
Lodging-house Keeper	511
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	18
Coffee-house Keeper	18
Officer of Institution	5
Others	18
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	9,875
Domst. Serv. (General)	5,813
Housekeeper	1,215
Cook	748
Housemaid	867
Nurse	293
Laundrymaid	65
Inn Servant	86
Hospital Nurse, &c.	42
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	201
Charwoman	526
Others	19
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	546
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	66
In Mercantile Pursuits	66
(2) Other General Dealers	480
Pawnbroker	29
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	39
Shopkeeper	212
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	17
Hawker and Pedlar	153
Other General Dealers	30
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	113
(1) Carriers on Railways	4
Railway Attendants	4
(2) Carriers on Roads	46
Toll Collector	41
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	0
Carrier, Carter	5
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	1
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	1
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	54
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	51
Others	3
(5) Engaged in Storage	6
Warehouse Woman	6
Others in Storage	0
(6) Messengers and Porters	2
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	1
Others	1
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	5,493
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	5,458
Land Proprietor	257
Farmer, Grazier	368
Farmer’s "Wife"	2,580
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	934
Agricultural Labourer.	917
Farm Servant (in-door)	402
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	35
Gardener	35
Others in Horticulture	0
9. Persons engaged about Animals	1
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	1
Fisherwoman	0
Others	1
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	780
(1) In Books	38
Bookseller, Publisher	13
Bookbinder	12
Printer	2
Others in Publications	11
(2) In Musical Instrument	1
In Musical Instruments	1
(3) In Prints and Pictures	0
In Maps, Pictures	0
(4) In Carving and Figures	4
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	3
Others	1
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	4
Toy Maker, Dealer	4
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	0
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	0
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	0
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	1
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	1
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	0
(8) In Surgical Instruments	0
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	0
(9) In Arms	0
In manuf. of Arms	0
(10) In Machines	8
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	0
File-maker	4
Cutler	1
Others	3
(11) In Carriages	2
Carriage-maker	2
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	5
Saddler, Harness-maker	4
Whip-maker	1
(13) In Ships	4
Ship, Boat,--Builder	4
(14) In Houses and Buildings	639
House Proprietor	628
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	9
Others	2
(15) In Furniture	52
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	33
Chair-maker	1
Furniture Broker	17
Others	1
(16) In Implements	0
Implement Maker	0
(17) In Chemicals	22
Dyer, Calenderer	6
Others	16
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	9,745
(1) In Wool and Worsted	233
Knitter	18
Woollen Cloth manuf.	28
Clothier	0
Worsted manufacture	118
Stuff manufacture	27
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	21
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	21
Others	0
(2) In Silk	4
Silk manufacture	2
Ribbon manufacture	0
Fancy Goods (Silk)	2
Others	0
(3) In Cotton and Flax	152
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	99
Thread manufacture	10
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	7
Cotton manufacture	13
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	23
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	126
Weaver (undefined)	19
Draper, Mercer	104
Trimming-maker	1
Embroiderer	0
Others	2
(5) In Dress	9,169
Hatter, Hat manuf.	11
Straw Plait manuf.	1
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	136
Bonnet-maker	75
Cap-maker	38
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	5
Tailor	32
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	26
Button-maker	0
Milliner, Dressmaker	4,605
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	593
Stay-maker	98
Fancy Worker	0
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	17
Hosier, Haberdasher	83
Glover, Leather, &c.	16
Glove Knitter	0
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	163
Shoemaker's "Wife"	1,543
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	2
Laundress	1,720
Others	5
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	61
Mat Maker, Seller	2
Hemp manufacture	0
Rope, Cord,--Maker	27
Net-maker	2
Canvas Maker, Dealer	10
Sailcloth manufacture	5
Other Workers in Hemp	15
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	1,920
(1) In Animal Food	899
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	56
Cheesemonger	7
Butcher	39
Butcher’s "Wife"	669
Provision Curer, Dealer	82
Poulterer, Game Dealer	8
Fishmonger	38
Others	0
(2) In Vegetable Food	400
Miller	7
Flour Dealer, Agent	5
Baker	42
Confectioner	208
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	121
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	16
Others	1
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	621
Brewer, &c.	7
Wine Merchant	12
Grocer, Tea Dealer	583
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	2
Tobacconist	8
Others	9
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	17
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	9
Tallow-chandler	2
Comb-maker	0
Others	7
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	2
Currier	0
Others	2
(3) In Hair	6
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	3
Brush, Broom,--Maker	3
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	136
(1) In Gums and Resins	12
French-polisher	12
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	0
Others	0
(2) In Wood	4
Wood Dealer	1
Box-maker	0
Others	3
(3) In Bark	1
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	1
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	2
Basket-maker	2
Others	0
(5) In Paper	117
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	10
Paper manufacture	99
Stationer (not Law)	8
Envelope-maker	0
Paper-box Maker	0
Paper-stainer	0
Other Workers in Paper	0
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	247
(1) In Mining	1
In Minerals	1
(2) In Coal	34
Coal Merchant, Dealer	8
Coal Labourer	24
Others	2
(3) In Stone, Clay	11
Brick Maker, Dealer	7
Others	4
(4) In Earthenware	131
Earthenware manuf.	86
Tobacco-pipe Maker	9
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	36
Others	0
(5) In Glass	38
Glass manufacture	33
Others	5
(6) In Salt	0
Salt Makers and Dealers	0
(7) In Water	4
Water Provider	4
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	2
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	2
Others	0
(9) In Copper	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	0
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	1
Tin manufacture	1
Others	0
(11) In Zinc	0
In Zinc	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	5
In Lead	5
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	1
Pin manufacture	0
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	1
(14) In Iron and Steel	19
Iron manufacture	10
Blacksmith	0
Nail manufacture	1
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	3
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	5
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	124
(1) General Labourers	52
Labourer	52
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	72
Shopwoman, Assistant	26
Others of indef. occupn.	46
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	897
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	897
Gentlewoman	317
Annuitant	580
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	792
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	744
Dependent on relatives	9
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	99
Pauper, no stated occ.	467
Lunatic, no stated occ.	163
Others	6
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	38
Prisoner, no stated occ.	38
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	10
Vagrant, Beggar	10
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	2,125
Visitor, no stated occ.	597
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	1,528

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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.

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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.

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