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	138,968
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	124
(1) Officers of National Government	71
Post Office	70
Others	1
(2) Officers of Local Government	53
Prison Officer	10
Union and Parish Officer	43
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	2,437
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	105
(a) Religious Teachers	73
(b) Pew Opener	5
Other Church Officers	27
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	60
Druggist	2
Midwife	54
Other Dealers in Drugs	4
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	2
In Literature	2
(5) Artists	19
Artist, Painter	15
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	4
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	96
(6} Musician	40
Music-mistress	56
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	6
Actress	3
In Theatres, Exhibitions	3
(8) Teachers	2,147
Schoolmistress	1,324
Teacher of Languages	36
General Teacher	152
Governess	622
Other Teachers	13
(9) Scientific Persons	2
Scientific Person	2
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	64,371
(1) Wives	52,703
Wives (not oth. des.)	52,703
(2) Widows	5,844
Widows (not oth. des.)	5,844
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	5,797
Children and Relatives	5,797
(4) Scholars (so described)	27
Scholars (so described)	27
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	19,845
(1) In Board and Lodging	2,127
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	195
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	611
Publican	90
Beerseller	85
Publican’s "Wife"	449
Lodging-house Keeper	552
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	83
Coffee-house Keeper	13
Officer of Institution	37
Others	12
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	17,718
Domst. Serv. (General)	9,572
Housekeeper	1,016
Cook	2,201
Housemaid	1,664
Nurse	874
Laundrymaid	30
Inn Servant	169
Hospital Nurse, &c.	52
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	762
Charwoman	1,359
Others	19
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	767
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	137
In Mercantile Pursuits	137
(2) Other General Dealers	630
Pawnbroker	4
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	52
Shopkeeper	390
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	87
Hawker and Pedlar	76
Other General Dealers	21
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	141
(1) Carriers on Railways	0
Railway Attendants	0
(2) Carriers on Roads	114
Toll Collector	91
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	12
Carrier, Carter	10
Others	1
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	2
On Canals and Rivers	2
Boat, Barge,--Woman	0
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	1
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	1
Others	0
(5) Engaged in Storage	1
Warehouse Woman	0
Others in Storage	1
(6) Messengers and Porters	23
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	23
Others	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	11,876
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	11,793
Land Proprietor	932
Farmer, Grazier	593
Farmer’s "Wife"	5,967
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	1,951
Agricultural Labourer.	1,501
Farm Servant (in-door)	847
Others in Agriculture	2
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	83
Gardener	80
Others in Horticulture	3
9. Persons engaged about Animals	2
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	2
Fisherwoman	1
Others	1
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	955
(1) In Books	53
Bookseller, Publisher	31
Bookbinder	12
Printer	3
Others in Publications	7
(2) In Musical Instrument	2
In Musical Instruments	2
(3) In Prints and Pictures	1
In Maps, Pictures	1
(4) In Carving and Figures	13
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	12
Others	1
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	19
Toy Maker, Dealer	18
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	3
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	2
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	1
(8) In Surgical Instruments	1
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	1
(9) In Arms	0
In manuf. of Arms	0
(10) In Machines	5
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	0
File-maker	0
Cutler	3
Others	2
(11) In Carriages	1
Carriage-maker	1
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	3
Saddler, Harness-maker	3
Whip-maker	0
(13) In Ships	1
Ship, Boat,--Builder	1
(14) In Houses and Buildings	636
House Proprietor	624
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	6
Others	6
(15) In Furniture	199
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	189
Chair-maker	5
Furniture Broker	5
Others	0
(16) In Implements	0
Implement Maker	0
(17) In Chemicals	18
Dyer, Calenderer	18
Others	0
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	28,100
(1) In Wool and Worsted	1,406
Knitter	137
Woollen Cloth manuf.	1,150
Clothier	0
Worsted manufacture	43
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	19
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	18
Others	39
(2) In Silk	886
Silk manufacture	673
Ribbon manufacture	0
Fancy Goods (Silk)	0
Others	213
(3) In Cotton and Flax	420
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	149
Thread manufacture	3
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	182
Cotton manufacture	68
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	18
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	856
Weaver (undefined)	101
Draper, Mercer	399
Trimming-maker	2
Embroiderer	34
Others	320
(5) In Dress	24,306
Hatter, Hat manuf.	23
Straw Plait manuf.	12
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	256
Bonnet-maker	38
Cap-maker	27
Shawl manufacture	1
Furrier	22
Tailor	734
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	39
Button-maker	1
Milliner, Dressmaker	6,569
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	1,538
Stay-maker	591
Fancy Worker	19
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	14
Hosier, Haberdasher	18
Glover, Leather, &c.	5,038
Glove Knitter	11
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	1,054
Shoemaker's "Wife"	1,798
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	12
Laundress	6,239
Others	252
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	226
Mat Maker, Seller	5
Hemp manufacture	1
Rope, Cord,--Maker	38
Net-maker	5
Canvas Maker, Dealer	35
Sailcloth manufacture	112
Other Workers in Hemp	30
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	2,045
(1) In Animal Food	1,161
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	241
Cheesemonger	19
Butcher	43
Butcher’s "Wife"	798
Provision Curer, Dealer	13
Poulterer, Game Dealer	16
Fishmonger	29
Others	2
(2) In Vegetable Food	370
Miller	14
Flour Dealer, Agent	5
Baker	122
Confectioner	81
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	124
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	14
Others	10
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	514
Brewer, &c.	9
Wine Merchant	4
Grocer, Tea Dealer	474
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	7
Tobacconist	12
Others	8
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	122
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	7
Tallow-chandler	4
Comb-maker	0
Others	3
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	7
Currier	1
Others	6
(3) In Hair	108
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	94
Brush, Broom,--Maker	14
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	183
(1) In Gums and Resins	0
French-polisher	0
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	0
Others	0
(2) In Wood	11
Wood Dealer	6
Box-maker	4
Others	1
(3) In Bark	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	35
Basket-maker	30
Others	5
(5) In Paper	137
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	16
Paper manufacture	65
Stationer (not Law)	33
Envelope-maker	2
Paper-box Maker	7
Paper-stainer	0
Other Workers in Paper	14
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	207
(1) In Mining	4
In Minerals	4
(2) In Coal	54
Coal Merchant, Dealer	21
Coal Labourer	29
Others	4
(3) In Stone, Clay	22
Brick Maker, Dealer	12
Others	10
(4) In Earthenware	58
Earthenware manuf.	3
Tobacco-pipe Maker	26
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	29
Others	0
(5) In Glass	5
Glass manufacture	5
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	10
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	10
Others	0
(9) In Copper	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	0
(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	29
Pin manufacture	27
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	2
(14) In Iron and Steel	25
Iron manufacture	0
Blacksmith	10
Nail manufacture	1
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	13
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	1
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	387
(1) General Labourers	251
Labourer	251
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	136
Shopwoman, Assistant	90
Others of indef. occupn.	46
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	3,704
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	3,704
Gentlewoman	1,179
Annuitant	2,525
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	1,925
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	1,911
Dependent on relatives	39
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	222
Pauper, no stated occ.	1,542
Lunatic, no stated occ.	80
Others	28
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	8
Prisoner, no stated occ.	3
Others of Criminal Class	5
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	6
Vagrant, Beggar	4
Gipsy	2
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	1,777
Visitor, no stated occ.	630
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	1,147

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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.