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	94,472
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	80
(1) Officers of National Government	37
Post Office	37
Others	0
(2) Officers of Local Government	43
Prison Officer	5
Union and Parish Officer	37
Others	1
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	1,534
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	12
(a) Religious Teachers	2
(b) Pew Opener	2
Other Church Officers	8
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	37
Druggist	3
Midwife	34
Other Dealers in Drugs	0
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	0
In Literature	0
(5) Artists	7
Artist, Painter	5
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	2
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	43
(6} Musician	10
Music-mistress	33
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	3
Actress	2
In Theatres, Exhibitions	1
(8) Teachers	1,432
Schoolmistress	891
Teacher of Languages	9
General Teacher	135
Governess	392
Other Teachers	5
(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)	56,434
(1) Wives	46,981
Wives (not oth. des.)	46,981
(2) Widows	4,951
Widows (not oth. des.)	4,951
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	4,482
Children and Relatives	4,482
(4) Scholars (so described)	20
Scholars (so described)	20
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	11,290
(1) In Board and Lodging	1,191
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	119
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	527
Publican	29
Beerseller	59
Publican’s "Wife"	326
Lodging-house Keeper	92
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	24
Coffee-house Keeper	3
Officer of Institution	6
Others	6
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	10,099
Domst. Serv. (General)	4,081
Housekeeper	1,603
Cook	1,230
Housemaid	925
Nurse	529
Laundrymaid	26
Inn Servant	70
Hospital Nurse, &c.	38
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	562
Charwoman	1,022
Others	13
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	305
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	30
In Mercantile Pursuits	30
(2) Other General Dealers	275
Pawnbroker	1
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	15
Shopkeeper	152
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	53
Hawker and Pedlar	39
Other General Dealers	15
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	34
(1) Carriers on Railways	7
Railway Attendants	7
(2) Carriers on Roads	16
Toll Collector	10
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	1
Carrier, Carter	5
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	4
On Canals and Rivers	4
Boat, Barge,--Woman	0
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	2
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	1
Others	1
(5) Engaged in Storage	0
Warehouse Woman	0
Others in Storage	0
(6) Messengers and Porters	5
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	5
Others	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	6,403
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	6,389
Land Proprietor	216
Farmer, Grazier	440
Farmer’s "Wife"	3,724
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	1,206
Agricultural Labourer.	191
Farm Servant (in-door)	611
Others in Agriculture	1
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	14
Gardener	13
Others in Horticulture	1
9. Persons engaged about Animals	5
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	5
Fisherwoman	1
Others	4
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	485
(1) In Books	36
Bookseller, Publisher	21
Bookbinder	4
Printer	6
Others in Publications	5
(2) In Musical Instrument	0
In Musical Instruments	0
(3) In Prints and Pictures	0
In Maps, Pictures	0
(4) In Carving and Figures	3
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	2
Others	1
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	10
Toy Maker, Dealer	10
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	3
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	3
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	0
(8) In Surgical Instruments	1
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	1
(9) In Arms	0
In manuf. of Arms	0
(10) In Machines	2
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	2
File-maker	0
Cutler	0
Others	0
(11) In Carriages	5
Carriage-maker	5
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	8
Saddler, Harness-maker	8
Whip-maker	0
(13) In Ships	0
Ship, Boat,--Builder	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	335
House Proprietor	319
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	6
Others	10
(15) In Furniture	65
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	54
Chair-maker	1
Furniture Broker	8
Others	2
(16) In Implements	4
Implement Maker	4
(17) In Chemicals	13
Dyer, Calenderer	12
Others	1
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	12,159
(1) In Wool and Worsted	207
Knitter	7
Woollen Cloth manuf.	65
Clothier	4
Worsted manufacture	95
Stuff manufacture	5
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	18
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	2
Others	11
(2) In Silk	1,024
Silk manufacture	966
Ribbon manufacture	1
Fancy Goods (Silk)	0
Others	57
(3) In Cotton and Flax	90
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	7
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	39
Cotton manufacture	30
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	14
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	167
Weaver (undefined)	17
Draper, Mercer	130
Trimming-maker	0
Embroiderer	14
Others	6
(5) In Dress	10,425
Hatter, Hat manuf.	6
Straw Plait manuf.	1,126
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	155
Bonnet-maker	19
Cap-maker	8
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	12
Tailor	513
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	36
Button-maker	2
Milliner, Dressmaker	3,423
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	674
Stay-maker	244
Fancy Worker	1
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	3
Hosier, Haberdasher	4
Glover, Leather, &c.	71
Glove Knitter	2
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	613
Shoemaker's "Wife"	1,443
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	10
Laundress	2,051
Others	9
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	246
Mat Maker, Seller	7
Hemp manufacture	5
Rope, Cord,--Maker	5
Net-maker	215
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	14
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	1,069
(1) In Animal Food	500
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	20
Cheesemonger	0
Butcher	53
Butcher’s "Wife"	404
Provision Curer, Dealer	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	5
Fishmonger	12
Others	2
(2) In Vegetable Food	251
Miller	12
Flour Dealer, Agent	20
Baker	103
Confectioner	40
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	57
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	4
Others	15
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	318
Brewer, &c.	2
Wine Merchant	5
Grocer, Tea Dealer	301
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	0
Tobacconist	6
Others	4
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	274
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	4
Tallow-chandler	1
Comb-maker	0
Others	3
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	2
Currier	2
Others	0
(3) In Hair	268
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	169
Brush, Broom,--Maker	99
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	34
(1) In Gums and Resins	0
French-polisher	0
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	0
Others	0
(2) In Wood	8
Wood Dealer	4
Box-maker	2
Others	2
(3) In Bark	3
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	3
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	5
Basket-maker	2
Others	3
(5) In Paper	18
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3
Paper manufacture	2
Stationer (not Law)	11
Envelope-maker	2
Paper-box Maker	0
Paper-stainer	0
Other Workers in Paper	0
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	63
(1) In Mining	0
In Minerals	0
(2) In Coal	7
Coal Merchant, Dealer	7
Coal Labourer	0
Others	0
(3) In Stone, Clay	8
Brick Maker, Dealer	5
Others	3
(4) In Earthenware	14
Earthenware manuf.	2
Tobacco-pipe Maker	3
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	9
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	6
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	6
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	0
In Lead	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	1
Pin manufacture	0
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	1
(14) In Iron and Steel	26
Iron manufacture	0
Blacksmith	21
Nail manufacture	0
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	4
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	1
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	74
(1) General Labourers	20
Labourer	20
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	54
Shopwoman, Assistant	33
Others of indef. occupn.	21
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,204
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,204
Gentlewoman	374
Annuitant	830
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	1,346
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	1,338
Dependent on relatives	30
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	233
Pauper, no stated occ.	934
Lunatic, no stated occ.	134
Others	7
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	2
Prisoner, no stated occ.	2
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	6
Vagrant, Beggar	4
Gipsy	2
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	1,679
Visitor, no stated occ.	574
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	1,105

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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.