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 17 : " Occupations of Males aged 20 Years and upwards in Districts".

List England Dep	North Riding RegC

OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Males	56,373
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	465
(1) Officers of National Government	215
Civ. Serv. not in Rev. Dep.	12
Post Office	112
Inland Revenue	58
Customs	27
Government Messengers, Workmen	0
Dockyard Artificers	0
Other Govt.	6
(2) Officers of Local Government	245
Magistrate	36
Police	121
Prison Officer	9
Union and Parish Officer	63
Officer of Local Board	2
Other Local Officers	14
(3) Officers of East India and Colonial Government	5
E. India and Col. Service	5
2. Persons engaged in the Defence of the Country	363
(1) Army	264
Army Officer	16
Army Half-pay Officer	20
Soldier	121
Chelsea Pensioner	68
Militia	31
Others	8
(2) Navy	99
Navy Officer	7
Navy Half-pay Officer	6
Seaman, R.N.	1
Royal Marine	4
Greenwich Pensioner	9
Others	72
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	1,515
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	462
Clergyman	271
Protestant Minister	122
Roman Catholic Priest	26
Other Relig. Teachers	3
Parish Clerk	23
Other Church Officers	17
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	196
Barrister	14
Solicitor	103
Law Student	5
Other Lawyers	0
Officers of Law Court	8
Law Clerk	66
Law Stationer	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	313
Physician	27
Surgeon, Apothecary	143
Medical Student, Assist.	22
Dentist	3
Druggist	112
Others	6
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	19
Author, Editor, Writer	10
Ors. eng. in Literature	9
(5) Artists	35
Artist, Painter	15
Sculptor	2
Engraver	0
Photographic Artist	18
Ors. Eng. in the Fine Arts	0
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	32
Musician	17
Music-master	15
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	10
Actor	0
In Theatres, Exhibitions	10
(8) Teachers	435
Schoolmaster	385
Teacher of Languages	7
Profes. of Mathematics	6
Teacher (General)	33
Teacher of Dancing	1
Other Teachers	3
(9) Scientific Persons	13
Civil Engineer	9
Other Scientific Persons	4
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	112
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	98
Son, Grandson, Brother, Neph. (not oth. Des.)	98
(4) Scholars (so described)	14
Scholar (so described)	14
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	1,671
(1) In Board and Lodging	792
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	512
Publican	150
Beerseller	19
Lodg., Boardg.-house K.	91
Coffee-house Keeper	6
Cook (not Domst. Serv.)	1
Others--Boarding, &c.	13
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	879
Domst. Serv. (General)	371
Coachman	83
Groom	198
Gardener	123
Inn Servant	103
Hosp. Attent., Nurse, &c.	0
Others	1
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	577
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	348
Merchant	46
Banker	17
Insur., Ben. Soci. Offr.	6
Stock Broker, &c.	2
Ship Broker, Agent	12
Broker	2
Agent, Factor	33
Coal, Colliery Agent	17
Iron Merchant, Agent	8
Salesman	3
Auctioneer, Apprsr., Val.	38
Accountant	19
Commercial Clerk	89
Commercial Traveller	41
Other Mercantile Men	15
(2) Other General Dealers	229
Pawnbroker	5
Marine-store Dealer	23
Ge. Dlr., Costermonger	66
Shopkeeper	20
Hawker, Pedlar	114
Other General Dealers	1
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	1,872
(1) Carriers on Railways	386
Rail. Engine Driver, &c.	72
Railway Official	129
Railway Servant	185
Railway Police	0
Ors. eng. in	0
(2) Carriers on Roads	529
Toll Collector	32
Coach, Omn., Cab, Ownr.	24
Livery Staple Keeper	8
Coachman (not domstc.)	69
Cabman, Flyman	26
Carm., Carr., Carter, Dray.	370
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	36
Canal and River Service	2
Bargeman, Waterman	34
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	862
Shipowner	82
Seaman (Mercht. Serv.)	726
Pilot	39
Boatman on Seas	0
Dock Servant, Labourer	9
Wharfinger	1
Others	5
(5) Engaged in Storage	16
Warehsmn. (not Manch.)	14
Others in Storage	2
(6) Messengers and Porters	43
Messr., Port., Ernd. Boy	37
Telegraph Service	6
Others in Messages	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	24,029
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	23,252
Land Proprietor	336
Farmer, Grazier	6,814
Farmer's "Son", "Brother", "Grandson"	2,045
Farm Bailiff	242
Agricultural Labourer	10,653
Shepherd (out-door)	229
Farm Servant (in-door)	2,718
Land Surv., Estate Agt.	76
Others in Agriculture	139
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	159
Woodman	159
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	618
Gardener	597
Nurseryman	21
Others in Horticulture	0
9. Persons engaged about Animals	1,803
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	1,803
Horse Dealer	21
Horsebreaker	48
Horsekpr., Grm., Jockey	498
Farrier, Veterinary Sur.	65
Cattle, Sheep,--Dealer	126
Drover	19
Pig Merchant, Dealer	34
Gamekeeper	273
Vermin Destroyer	44
Fisherman	637
Others about Animals	38
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	6,262
(1) In Books	138
Bookseller, Publisher	43
Bookbinder	14
Printer	78
Newspaper Agent	2
Others in Publications	1
(2) In Musical Instrument	11
Musical Instr. Mak., Dlr.	8
Others	3
(3) In Prints and Pictures	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1
Others	1
(4) In Carving and Figures	265
Wood-carver	265
Others	0
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	7
Toy Maker, Dealer	4
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	3
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	0
Pattern Designer	0
Others	0
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	118
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	114
Optician	4
Weight or Measure Mkr.	0
Others	0
(8) In Surgical Instruments	0
Surgical Instrmt. Maker	0
Others	0
(9) In Arms	17
Gunsmith, Gun Manuf.	17
Others	0
(10) In Machines	133
Eng. and Mach. Maker	105
Spindle-maker	0
Needle manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Tool Maker, Dealer	0
File-maker	2
Saw Smith, Maker	0
Cutler	18
Blade Maker, Forger	0
Knife-maker	0
Razor-maker	1
Others in Tools, Mchns.	7
(11) In Carriages	67
Coachmaker	67
Others	0
(12) In Harness	191
Saddler, Harness-maker	188
Whip-maker	3
(13) In Ships	372
Shipbldr., Shipwright	279
Block, Oar, Mast,--Mak.	16
Boat, Barge,--Builder	31
Sailmaker	36
Others	10
(14) In Houses and Buildings	4,274
House Proprietor	121
House Agent	3
Architect	12
Surveyor	4
Builder	107
Carpenter, Joiner	1,892
Bricklayer	556
Marble Mason	3
Mason, Pavior	1,066
Slater, Tiler	20
Plasterer	68
Paperhanger	2
Plumber, Painter, Glazr.	420
Others	0
(15) In Furniture	272
Cabinet Maker, Uphol.	237
Undertaker	0
Chair-maker	11
Picture-frame Maker	1
Carver, Gilder	11
Bedstead, Mattress,--Mak.	3
Furniture Broker	9
Others	0
(16) In Implements	313
Wheelwright	239
Millwright	57
Other Implement Mkrs.	17
(17) In Chemicals	82
Manuf. Chemist, Laborer	61
Dye, Colour,--manuf.	1
Dyer, Calenderer	15
Others	5
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	4,731
(1) In Wool and Worsted	82
Woolstapler	3
Felt manufacture	0
Woollen Cloth manuf.	57
Clothier	1
Fuller	0
Wool, Woollen,--Dyer	3
Worsted manufacture	8
Stuff manufacture	1
Flannel manufacture	1
Blanket manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	1
Others	7
(2) In Silk	8
Silk manufacture	3
Silk Dyer, Printer	2
Silk Mercer	3
Ribbon manufacture	0
Others	0
(3) In Cotton and Flax	425
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	413
Thread manufacture	0
Lace manufacture	2
Cotton manufacture	9
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	1
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	0
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	381
Packer and Presser	0
Weaver (undefined)	14
Manchester Warehmn.	1
Draper, Mercer	360
Others	6
(5) In Dress	3,704
Hairdresser, Wig-maker	85
Hatter, Hat manuf.	36
Straw Plait manuf.	1
Straw Hat, Bonnet Mak.	0
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	4
Tailor	1,314
Clothes Dealer, Outfitr.	10
Button-maker	0
Hose manufacture	11
Hosier, Haberdasher	16
Glover, Leather, &c.	7
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	2,127
Patten, Clog,--Maker	84
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	1
Others providing Dress	8
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	131
Mat Maker, Seller	2
Rope, Cord,--Maker	93
Canvas Maker, Dealer	7
Sailcloth manufacture	26
Others	3
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	2,845
(1) In Animal Food	923
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	70
Cheesemonger	21
Butcher, Meat Salesman	680
Provision Curer, Dealer	54
Poulterer, Game Dealer	15
Fishmonger	74
Others	9
(2) In Vegetable Food	805
Corn Merchant, Dealer	61
Miller	468
Flour Dealer, Agent	22
Baker	113
Confectioner, Pastry Ck.	49
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	58
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	3
Potato Merchant	15
Seed Mercht., Seedsman	15
Sugar Refiner	1
Others	0
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	1,117
Maltster	37
Brewer, &c.	130
Wine and Spirit Mercht.	62
Distiller, Rectifier	2
Cellarman	7
Ginger Br., Sod. Wat. Ma.	5
Grocer, Tea Dealer	856
Tobo., Cig., Snuff, manuf.	1
Tobacconist	8
Others	9
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	371
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	41
Soap-boiler	0
Tallow-chandler	31
Comb-maker	1
Others	9
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	279
Fellmonger	33
Skinner	8
Tanner	87
Currier	148
Others	3
(3) In Hair	51
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	0
Brush, Broom,--Maker	51
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	531
(1) In Gums and Resins	4
Oil Miller, Refiner	0
Oil and Colourman	0
French-polisher	2
Japanner	1
Others	1
(2) In Wood	358
Timber Merch., Dealer	56
Wood Dealer	30
Sawyer	140
Fence, Hurdle,--Maker	0
Lath-maker	5
Turner	42
Box-maker	2
Cooper	79
Hoop Maker, Bender	0
Others	4
(3) In Bark	11
Cork Cutter, manuf.	11
Others Workers in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	59
Basket-maker	53
Hay and Straw Dealer	4
Thatcher	0
Others	2
(5) In Paper	99
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	36
Paper manufacture	50
Stationer (not Law)	11
Paper-stainer	0
Others Workers in Paper	2
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	6,885
(1) In Mining	3,137
Coal-miner	166
Copper-miner	0
Tin-miner	0
Lead-miner	1,009
Iron-miner	1,678
Others	284
(2) In Coal	205
Coal Merchant, Dealer	46
Coalheaver, Labourer	66
Coke Burner, Dealer	1
Chimney Sweeper	45
Gas Works Service	44
Other Workers in Coal	3
(3) In Stone, Clay	1,572
Stone Quarrier	206
Stone Cutter, Polisher	38
Slate Quarrier	12
Limestone Quar., Burner	44
Clay Labourer	2
Brick Maker, Dealer	350
Railway Labourer	533
Platelayer	168
Excavator, Navvy	58
Road Contractor, &c.	6
Road Labourer	127
Scavenger	11
Dust Collector	2
Others	15
(4) In Earthenware	83
Earthenware manuf.	31
Tobacco-pipe Makers	13
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	39
Others	0
(5) In Glass	1
Glass manufacture	1
Other Workers in Glass	0
(6) In Salt	3
Salt manufacture	3
Other Dealers in Salt	0
(7) In Water	11
Waterworks Service	5
Others	6
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	27
Goldsmith, Jeweller	26
Plater, Plated Wareman	1
Others	0
(9) In Copper	0
Copper manufacture	0
Coppersmith	0
Others	0
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	101
Tin manufacture	11
Tinman, Tinker	74
Tinplate Worker	16
Others	0
(11) In Zinc	1
Zinc manufacture	1
Others	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	41
Lead manufacture	41
Typefounder	0
Others	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	21
Brass Founder, manuf.	4
Brazier	4
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1
Gasfitter	8
Wire Maker, Drawer	0
Wire Worker, Weaver	2
Others	2
(14) In Iron and Steel	1,682
Iron manufacture	349
Whitesmith	97
Blacksmith	1,108
Nail manufacture	30
Anchor, Chain,--Smith	3
Boiler-maker	8
Ironmonger	72
Hardwareman, Dealer	8
Steel manufacture	1
Grinder (branch undef.)	5
Others	1
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	1,548
(1) General Labourers	1,434
Labourer	1,434
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	114
Mechanic	14
Shopman	7
Apprentice	0
Others of indef. occu.	93
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	227
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	227
Gentleman	121
Annuitant	106
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	117
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	102
Dependent on Relatives	12
Almserperson, no stat. occ.	6
Pauper, no stated occ.	65
Lunatic, no stated occ.	0
Others	19
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	0
Prisoner, no stated occ.	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	15
Vagrant, Beggar	15
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	449
Visitor, no stated occ.	35
Others of no stated occupation or condition	414

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.

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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.

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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.