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	158,749
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	87
(1) Officers of National Government	48
Post Office	48
Others	0
(2) Officers of Local Government	39
Prison Officer	11
Union and Parish Officer	27
Others	1
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	2,173
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	88
(a) Religious Teachers	39
(b) Pew Opener	14
Other Church Officers	35
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	85
Druggist	10
Midwife	61
Other Dealers in Drugs	14
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	1
In Literature	1
(5) Artists	52
Artist, Painter	31
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	21
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	95
(6} Musician	50
Music-mistress	45
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	24
Actress	18
In Theatres, Exhibitions	6
(8) Teachers	1,828
Schoolmistress	958
Teacher of Languages	20
General Teacher	175
Governess	662
Other Teachers	13
(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)	83,788
(1) Wives	72,260
Wives (not oth. des.)	72,260
(2) Widows	6,302
Widows (not oth. des.)	6,302
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	5,210
Children and Relatives	5,210
(4) Scholars (so described)	16
Scholars (so described)	16
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	17,633
(1) In Board and Lodging	2,087
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	145
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	315
Publican	266
Beerseller	96
Publican’s "Wife"	878
Lodging-house Keeper	283
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	29
Coffee-house Keeper	32
Officer of Institution	23
Others	20
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	15,546
Domst. Serv. (General)	7,591
Housekeeper	1,627
Cook	1,631
Housemaid	1,418
Nurse	628
Laundrymaid	62
Inn Servant	327
Hospital Nurse, &c.	90
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	574
Charwoman	1,548
Others	50
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	900
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	144
In Mercantile Pursuits	144
(2) Other General Dealers	756
Pawnbroker	106
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	95
Shopkeeper	310
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	18
Hawker and Pedlar	188
Other General Dealers	39
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	1,067
(1) Carriers on Railways	2
Railway Attendants	2
(2) Carriers on Roads	58
Toll Collector	32
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	2
Carrier, Carter	24
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	10
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	9
Others	1
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	1
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	1
Others	0
(5) Engaged in Storage	988
Warehouse Woman	987
Others in Storage	1
(6) Messengers and Porters	8
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	8
Others	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	4,936
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	4,922
Land Proprietor	414
Farmer, Grazier	354
Farmer’s "Wife"	2,379
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	836
Agricultural Labourer.	534
Farm Servant (in-door)	405
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	14
Gardener	14
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	3,429
(1) In Books	144
Bookseller, Publisher	20
Bookbinder	66
Printer	19
Others in Publications	39
(2) In Musical Instrument	1
In Musical Instruments	1
(3) In Prints and Pictures	10
In Maps, Pictures	10
(4) In Carving and Figures	15
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	14
Others	1
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	170
Toy Maker, Dealer	140
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	30
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	2
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	2
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	97
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	53
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	44
(8) In Surgical Instruments	5
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	5
(9) In Arms	232
In manuf. of Arms	232
(10) In Machines	1,406
Needle Manufacture	615
Scissors-maker	2
Steel Pen Maker	699
File-maker	2
Cutler	3
Others	85
(11) In Carriages	20
Carriage-maker	20
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	251
Saddler, Harness-maker	199
Whip-maker	52
(13) In Ships	0
Ship, Boat,--Builder	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	664
House Proprietor	620
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	23
Others	21
(15) In Furniture	369
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	200
Chair-maker	32
Furniture Broker	51
Others	86
(16) In Implements	1
Implement Maker	1
(17) In Chemicals	42
Dyer, Calenderer	32
Others	10
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	32,284
(1) In Wool and Worsted	91
Knitter	21
Woollen Cloth manuf.	23
Clothier	1
Worsted manufacture	20
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	20
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	4
Others	2
(2) In Silk	11,476
Silk manufacture	7,496
Ribbon manufacture	3,963
Fancy Goods (Silk)	1
Others	16
(3) In Cotton and Flax	184
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	15
Thread manufacture	3
Tape manuf., Dealer	1
Lace manufacture	96
Cotton manufacture	56
Fustian manufacture	3
Muslin manufacture	1
Muslin Embroiderer	2
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	1
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	6
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	422
Weaver (undefined)	75
Draper, Mercer	205
Trimming-maker	89
Embroiderer	24
Others	29
(5) In Dress	20,054
Hatter, Hat manuf.	118
Straw Plait manuf.	11
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	202
Bonnet-maker	97
Cap-maker	87
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	12
Tailor	558
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	54
Button-maker	1,738
Milliner, Dressmaker	6,675
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	1,305
Stay-maker	450
Fancy Worker	115
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	26
Hosier, Haberdasher	169
Glover, Leather, &c.	333
Glove Knitter	13
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	850
Shoemaker's "Wife"	2,174
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	183
Laundress	4,809
Others	75
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	57
Mat Maker, Seller	5
Hemp manufacture	0
Rope, Cord,--Maker	6
Net-maker	3
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	43
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	2,189
(1) In Animal Food	1,144
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	84
Cheesemonger	3
Butcher	78
Butcher’s "Wife"	708
Provision Curer, Dealer	214
Poulterer, Game Dealer	20
Fishmonger	34
Others	3
(2) In Vegetable Food	551
Miller	9
Flour Dealer, Agent	6
Baker	137
Confectioner	153
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	206
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	12
Others	28
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	494
Brewer, &c.	30
Wine Merchant	14
Grocer, Tea Dealer	388
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	4
Tobacconist	33
Others	25
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	260
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	38
Tallow-chandler	3
Comb-maker	8
Others	27
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	52
Currier	8
Others	44
(3) In Hair	170
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	51
Brush, Broom,--Maker	113
Others	6
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	1,273
(1) In Gums and Resins	656
French-polisher	292
Japanner	323
In Gums and Resins	0
Others	41
(2) In Wood	174
Wood Dealer	3
Box-maker	62
Others	109
(3) In Bark	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	27
Basket-maker	21
Others	6
(5) In Paper	416
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	8
Paper manufacture	48
Stationer (not Law)	64
Envelope-maker	3
Paper-box Maker	142
Paper-stainer	70
Other Workers in Paper	81
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	3,569
(1) In Mining	0
In Minerals	0
(2) In Coal	63
Coal Merchant, Dealer	53
Coal Labourer	6
Others	4
(3) In Stone, Clay	17
Brick Maker, Dealer	11
Others	6
(4) In Earthenware	117
Earthenware manuf.	29
Tobacco-pipe Maker	44
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	41
Others	3
(5) In Glass	106
Glass manufacture	93
Others	13
(6) In Salt	0
Salt Makers and Dealers	0
(7) In Water	1
Water Provider	1
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	776
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	327
Others	449
(9) In Copper	2
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	2
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	128
Tin manufacture	72
Others	56
(11) In Zinc	0
In Zinc	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	3
In Lead	3
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	1,325
Pin manufacture	76
Lacquerer	231
Others	1,018
In Brass	0
(14) In Iron and Steel	1,031
Iron manufacture	40
Blacksmith	9
Nail manufacture	193
Anchor, Chain, Smith	15
Ironmonger	21
Screw Cutter, Maker	576
In Iron and Steel	0
Others	177
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	185
(1) General Labourers	27
Labourer	27
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	158
Shopwoman, Assistant	100
Others of indef. occupn.	58
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,636
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,636
Gentlewoman	533
Annuitant	1,103
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	1,199
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	1,156
Dependent on relatives	62
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	291
Pauper, no stated occ.	587
Lunatic, no stated occ.	213
Others	3
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	25
Prisoner, no stated occ.	21
Others of Criminal Class	4
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	18
Vagrant, Beggar	2
Gipsy	16
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	2,140
Visitor, no stated occ.	700
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	1,440

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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.