Vision of Ireland | 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 East Riding RegC	Sculcoates RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Males	12,963
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	238
(1) Officers of National Government	152
Civ. Serv. not in Rev. Dep.	10
Post Office	18
Inland Revenue	16
Customs	108
Government Messengers, Workmen	0
Dockyard Artificers	0
Other Govt.	0
(2) Officers of Local Government	85
Magistrate	5
Police	54
Prison Officer	2
Union and Parish Officer	14
Officer of Local Board	3
Other Local Officers	7
(3) Officers of East India and Colonial Government	1
E. India and Col. Service	1
2. Persons engaged in the Defence of the Country	89
(1) Army	62
Army Officer	6
Army Half-pay Officer	2
Soldier	4
Chelsea Pensioner	46
Militia	4
Others	0
(2) Navy	27
Navy Officer	6
Navy Half-pay Officer	5
Seaman, R.N.	9
Royal Marine	1
Greenwich Pensioner	5
Others	1
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	401
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	80
Clergyman	33
Protestant Minister	24
Roman Catholic Priest	5
Other Relig. Teachers	6
Parish Clerk	3
Other Church Officers	9
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	92
Barrister	3
Solicitor	35
Law Student	4
Other Lawyers	0
Officers of Law Court	8
Law Clerk	39
Law Stationer	3
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	127
Physician	7
Surgeon, Apothecary	35
Medical Student, Assist.	4
Dentist	19
Druggist	59
Others	3
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	4
Author, Editor, Writer	2
Ors. eng. in Literature	2
(5) Artists	18
Artist, Painter	11
Sculptor	0
Engraver	1
Photographic Artist	6
Ors. Eng. in the Fine Arts	0
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	17
Musician	5
Music-master	12
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	7
Actor	1
In Theatres, Exhibitions	6
(8) Teachers	51
Schoolmaster	45
Teacher of Languages	3
Profes. of Mathematics	0
Teacher (General)	2
Teacher of Dancing	1
Other Teachers	0
(9) Scientific Persons	5
Civil Engineer	5
Other Scientific Persons	0
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	20
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	17
Son, Grandson, Brother, Neph. (not oth. Des.)	17
(4) Scholars (so described)	3
Scholar (so described)	3
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	308
(1) In Board and Lodging	134
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	48
Publican	62
Beerseller	9
Lodg., Boardg.-house K.	4
Coffee-house Keeper	6
Cook (not Domst. Serv.)	0
Others--Boarding, &c.	5
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	174
Domst. Serv. (General)	68
Coachman	27
Groom	31
Gardener	38
Inn Servant	10
Hosp. Attent., Nurse, &c.	0
Others	0
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	515
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	462
Merchant	96
Banker	5
Insur., Ben. Soci. Offr.	16
Stock Broker, &c.	2
Ship Broker, Agent	21
Broker	10
Agent, Factor	45
Coal, Colliery Agent	3
Iron Merchant, Agent	1
Salesman	1
Auctioneer, Apprsr., Val.	8
Accountant	8
Commercial Clerk	209
Commercial Traveller	31
Other Mercantile Men	6
(2) Other General Dealers	53
Pawnbroker	14
Marine-store Dealer	14
Ge. Dlr., Costermonger	5
Shopkeeper	3
Hawker, Pedlar	17
Other General Dealers	0
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	1,270
(1) Carriers on Railways	106
Rail. Engine Driver, &c.	11
Railway Official	25
Railway Servant	69
Railway Police	1
Ors. eng. in	0
(2) Carriers on Roads	242
Toll Collector	7
Coach, Omn., Cab, Ownr.	12
Livery Staple Keeper	3
Coachman (not domstc.)	41
Cabman, Flyman	17
Carm., Carr., Carter, Dray.	162
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	96
Canal and River Service	0
Bargeman, Waterman	96
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	714
Shipowner	25
Seaman (Mercht. Serv.)	350
Pilot	3
Boatman on Seas	0
Dock Servant, Labourer	306
Wharfinger	9
Others	21
(5) Engaged in Storage	71
Warehsmn. (not Manch.)	47
Others in Storage	24
(6) Messengers and Porters	41
Messr., Port., Ernd. Boy	37
Telegraph Service	4
Others in Messages	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	1,678
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	1,389
Land Proprietor	41
Farmer, Grazier	274
Farmer's "Son", "Brother", "Grandson"	73
Farm Bailiff	37
Agricultural Labourer	835
Shepherd (out-door)	12
Farm Servant (in-door)	109
Land Surv., Estate Agt.	5
Others in Agriculture	3
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	5
Woodman	5
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	284
Gardener	277
Nurseryman	7
Others in Horticulture	0
9. Persons engaged about Animals	158
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	158
Horse Dealer	8
Horsebreaker	16
Horsekpr., Grm., Jockey	73
Farrier, Veterinary Sur.	16
Cattle, Sheep,--Dealer	28
Drover	1
Pig Merchant, Dealer	2
Gamekeeper	4
Vermin Destroyer	1
Fisherman	7
Others about Animals	2
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	2,679
(1) In Books	89
Bookseller, Publisher	15
Bookbinder	10
Printer	54
Newspaper Agent	7
Others in Publications	3
(2) In Musical Instrument	17
Musical Instr. Mak., Dlr.	14
Others	3
(3) In Prints and Pictures	6
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	6
Others	0
(4) In Carving and Figures	20
Wood-carver	15
Others	5
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	2
Toy Maker, Dealer	2
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	0
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	2
Pattern Designer	0
Others	2
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	38
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	32
Optician	3
Weight or Measure Mkr.	1
Others	2
(8) In Surgical Instruments	1
Surgical Instrmt. Maker	1
Others	0
(9) In Arms	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manuf.	1
Others	0
(10) In Machines	349
Eng. and Mach. Maker	328
Spindle-maker	1
Needle manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Tool Maker, Dealer	4
File-maker	6
Saw Smith, Maker	3
Cutler	3
Blade Maker, Forger	0
Knife-maker	0
Razor-maker	0
Others in Tools, Mchns.	4
(11) In Carriages	32
Coachmaker	32
Others	0
(12) In Harness	21
Saddler, Harness-maker	18
Whip-maker	3
(13) In Ships	555
Shipbldr., Shipwright	447
Block, Oar, Mast,--Mak.	30
Boat, Barge,--Builder	6
Sailmaker	41
Others	31
(14) In Houses and Buildings	1,125
House Proprietor	40
House Agent	1
Architect	7
Surveyor	1
Builder	35
Carpenter, Joiner	512
Bricklayer	246
Marble Mason	11
Mason, Pavior	62
Slater, Tiler	16
Plasterer	13
Paperhanger	10
Plumber, Painter, Glazr.	171
Others	0
(15) In Furniture	173
Cabinet Maker, Uphol.	137
Undertaker	0
Chair-maker	8
Picture-frame Maker	0
Carver, Gilder	17
Bedstead, Mattress,--Mak.	2
Furniture Broker	8
Others	1
(16) In Implements	126
Wheelwright	63
Millwright	61
Other Implement Mkrs.	2
(17) In Chemicals	122
Manuf. Chemist, Laborer	41
Dye, Colour,--manuf.	44
Dyer, Calenderer	17
Others	20
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	1,299
(1) In Wool and Worsted	8
Woolstapler	1
Felt manufacture	0
Woollen Cloth manuf.	6
Clothier	0
Fuller	0
Wool, Woollen,--Dyer	0
Worsted manufacture	0
Stuff manufacture	0
Flannel manufacture	0
Blanket manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	1
Others	0
(2) In Silk	4
Silk manufacture	1
Silk Dyer, Printer	3
Silk Mercer	0
Ribbon manufacture	0
Others	0
(3) In Cotton and Flax	375
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	16
Thread manufacture	1
Lace manufacture	0
Cotton manufacture	356
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	1
Others	1
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	96
Packer and Presser	1
Weaver (undefined)	0
Manchester Warehmn.	0
Draper, Mercer	94
Others	1
(5) In Dress	736
Hairdresser, Wig-maker	31
Hatter, Hat manuf.	14
Straw Plait manuf.	0
Straw Hat, Bonnet Mak.	0
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	1
Tailor	268
Clothes Dealer, Outfitr.	1
Button-maker	1
Hose manufacture	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	9
Glover, Leather, &c.	0
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	402
Patten, Clog,--Maker	5
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	0
Others providing Dress	2
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	80
Mat Maker, Seller	0
Rope, Cord,--Maker	55
Canvas Maker, Dealer	9
Sailcloth manufacture	9
Others	7
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	1,040
(1) In Animal Food	264
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	52
Cheesemonger	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	162
Provision Curer, Dealer	15
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3
Fishmonger	29
Others	2
(2) In Vegetable Food	426
Corn Merchant, Dealer	130
Miller	106
Flour Dealer, Agent	7
Baker	49
Confectioner, Pastry Ck.	15
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	42
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	7
Potato Merchant	1
Seed Mercht., Seedsman	64
Sugar Refiner	1
Others	4
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	350
Maltster	6
Brewer, &c.	41
Wine and Spirit Mercht.	50
Distiller, Rectifier	4
Cellarman	2
Ginger Br., Sod. Wat. Ma.	1
Grocer, Tea Dealer	219
Tobo., Cig., Snuff, manuf.	2
Tobacconist	9
Others	16
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	155
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	50
Soap-boiler	5
Tallow-chandler	19
Comb-maker	0
Others	26
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	71
Fellmonger	12
Skinner	0
Tanner	31
Currier	24
Others	4
(3) In Hair	34
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	1
Brush, Broom,--Maker	33
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	868
(1) In Gums and Resins	324
Oil Miller, Refiner	291
Oil and Colourman	1
French-polisher	14
Japanner	0
Others	18
(2) In Wood	491
Timber Merch., Dealer	91
Wood Dealer	10
Sawyer	105
Fence, Hurdle,--Maker	0
Lath-maker	101
Turner	22
Box-maker	0
Cooper	160
Hoop Maker, Bender	0
Others	2
(3) In Bark	16
Cork Cutter, manuf.	16
Others Workers in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	10
Basket-maker	6
Hay and Straw Dealer	3
Thatcher	0
Others	1
(5) In Paper	27
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	6
Paper manufacture	13
Stationer (not Law)	4
Paper-stainer	2
Others Workers in Paper	2
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	1,127
(1) In Mining	0
Coal-miner	0
Copper-miner	0
Tin-miner	0
Lead-miner	0
Iron-miner	0
Others	0
(2) In Coal	156
Coal Merchant, Dealer	66
Coalheaver, Labourer	46
Coke Burner, Dealer	0
Chimney Sweeper	13
Gas Works Service	29
Other Workers in Coal	2
(3) In Stone, Clay	187
Stone Quarrier	18
Stone Cutter, Polisher	3
Slate Quarrier	0
Limestone Quar., Burner	0
Clay Labourer	0
Brick Maker, Dealer	99
Railway Labourer	28
Platelayer	12
Excavator, Navvy	0
Road Contractor, &c.	3
Road Labourer	10
Scavenger	0
Dust Collector	0
Others	14
(4) In Earthenware	26
Earthenware manuf.	8
Tobacco-pipe Makers	9
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	9
Others	0
(5) In Glass	4
Glass manufacture	4
Other Workers in Glass	0
(6) In Salt	3
Salt manufacture	0
Other Dealers in Salt	3
(7) In Water	9
Waterworks Service	6
Others	3
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	11
Goldsmith, Jeweller	10
Plater, Plated Wareman	1
Others	0
(9) In Copper	9
Copper manufacture	0
Coppersmith	9
Others	0
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	43
Tin manufacture	2
Tinman, Tinker	21
Tinplate Worker	20
Others	0
(11) In Zinc	0
Zinc manufacture	0
Others	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	9
Lead manufacture	9
Typefounder	0
Others	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	46
Brass Founder, manuf.	28
Brazier	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	0
Gasfitter	11
Wire Maker, Drawer	1
Wire Worker, Weaver	3
Others	2
(14) In Iron and Steel	624
Iron manufacture	178
Whitesmith	33
Blacksmith	205
Nail manufacture	7
Anchor, Chain,--Smith	3
Boiler-maker	171
Ironmonger	19
Hardwareman, Dealer	1
Steel manufacture	0
Grinder (branch undef.)	0
Others	7
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	940
(1) General Labourers	880
Labourer	880
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	60
Mechanic	5
Shopman	5
Apprentice	0
Others of indef. occu.	50
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	42
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	42
Gentleman	27
Annuitant	15
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	18
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	17
Dependent on Relatives	1
Almserperson, no stat. occ.	1
Pauper, no stated occ.	7
Lunatic, no stated occ.	0
Others	8
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	0
Prisoner, no stated occ.	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	1
Vagrant, Beggar	1
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	118
Visitor, no stated occ.	8
Others of no stated occupation or condition	110

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.