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 18 : " Occupations of Females aged 20 Years and upwards in Districts".

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OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Females	35,593
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	17
(1) Officers of National Government	8
Post Office	0
Others	8
(2) Officers of Local Government	9
Prison Officer	0
Union and Parish Officer	9
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	546
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	20
(a) Religious Teachers	6
(b) Pew Opener	7
Other Church Officers	7
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	13
Druggist	2
Midwife	11
Other Dealers in Drugs	0
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	2
In Literature	2
(5) Artists	3
Artist, Painter	2
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	1
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	46
(6} Musician	9
Music-mistress	37
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	2
Actress	2
In Theatres, Exhibitions	0
(8) Teachers	460
Schoolmistress	219
Teacher of Languages	14
General Teacher	20
Governess	205
Other Teachers	2
(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)	22,185
(1) Wives	18,775
Wives (not oth. des.)	18,775
(2) Widows	1,589
Widows (not oth. des.)	1,589
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	1,808
Children and Relatives	1,808
(4) Scholars (so described)	13
Scholars (so described)	13
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	5,140
(1) In Board and Lodging	402
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	6
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	8
Publican	49
Beerseller	18
Publican’s "Wife"	210
Lodging-house Keeper	74
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	1
Coffee-house Keeper	24
Officer of Institution	5
Others	7
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	4,738
Domst. Serv. (General)	2,223
Housekeeper	305
Cook	519
Housemaid	472
Nurse	227
Laundrymaid	10
Inn Servant	80
Hospital Nurse, &c.	81
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	374
Charwoman	446
Others	1
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	180
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	12
In Mercantile Pursuits	12
(2) Other General Dealers	168
Pawnbroker	2
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	19
Shopkeeper	88
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	14
Hawker and Pedlar	38
Other General Dealers	7
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	10
(1) Carriers on Railways	1
Railway Attendants	1
(2) Carriers on Roads	2
Toll Collector	0
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	1
Carrier, Carter	1
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	1
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	1
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	3
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	0
Others	3
(5) Engaged in Storage	0
Warehouse Woman	0
Others in Storage	0
(6) Messengers and Porters	3
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	0
Others	3
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	205
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	132
Land Proprietor	43
Farmer, Grazier	6
Farmer’s "Wife"	11
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	1
Agricultural Labourer.	66
Farm Servant (in-door)	5
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	73
Gardener	73
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	325
(1) In Books	25
Bookseller, Publisher	9
Bookbinder	8
Printer	2
Others in Publications	6
(2) In Musical Instrument	1
In Musical Instruments	1
(3) In Prints and Pictures	1
In Maps, Pictures	1
(4) In Carving and Figures	3
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	3
Others	0
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	28
Toy Maker, Dealer	25
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	3
(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	5
In manuf. of Arms	5
(10) In Machines	1
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	0
File-maker	0
Cutler	0
Others	1
(11) In Carriages	0
Carriage-maker	0
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	2
Saddler, Harness-maker	2
Whip-maker	0
(13) In Ships	2
Ship, Boat,--Builder	2
(14) In Houses and Buildings	212
House Proprietor	207
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	3
Others	2
(15) In Furniture	32
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	24
Chair-maker	4
Furniture Broker	3
Others	1
(16) In Implements	0
Implement Maker	0
(17) In Chemicals	9
Dyer, Calenderer	7
Others	2
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	4,790
(1) In Wool and Worsted	22
Knitter	3
Woollen Cloth manuf.	3
Clothier	0
Worsted manufacture	1
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	6
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	0
Others	9
(2) In Silk	32
Silk manufacture	27
Ribbon manufacture	1
Fancy Goods (Silk)	2
Others	2
(3) In Cotton and Flax	20
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	1
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	16
Cotton manufacture	2
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	1
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	70
Weaver (undefined)	4
Draper, Mercer	59
Trimming-maker	2
Embroiderer	4
Others	1
(5) In Dress	4,638
Hatter, Hat manuf.	5
Straw Plait manuf.	1
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	37
Bonnet-maker	27
Cap-maker	6
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	4
Tailor	166
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	14
Button-maker	1
Milliner, Dressmaker	1,506
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	681
Stay-maker	106
Fancy Worker	1
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	0
Hosier, Haberdasher	22
Glover, Leather, &c.	14
Glove Knitter	0
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	151
Shoemaker's "Wife"	452
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	5
Laundress	1,430
Others	9
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	8
Mat Maker, Seller	1
Hemp manufacture	0
Rope, Cord,--Maker	3
Net-maker	1
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	3
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	414
(1) In Animal Food	183
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	20
Cheesemonger	5
Butcher	10
Butcher’s "Wife"	134
Provision Curer, Dealer	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	2
Fishmonger	9
Others	1
(2) In Vegetable Food	135
Miller	1
Flour Dealer, Agent	1
Baker	30
Confectioner	25
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	44
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	27
Others	7
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	96
Brewer, &c.	0
Wine Merchant	2
Grocer, Tea Dealer	61
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	0
Tobacconist	32
Others	1
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	16
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	8
Tallow-chandler	2
Comb-maker	2
Others	4
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	3
Currier	0
Others	3
(3) In Hair	5
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	1
Brush, Broom,--Maker	2
Others	2
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	74
(1) In Gums and Resins	4
French-polisher	0
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	4
Others	0
(2) In Wood	40
Wood Dealer	38
Box-maker	2
Others	0
(3) In Bark	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	4
Basket-maker	3
Others	1
(5) In Paper	26
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2
Paper manufacture	1
Stationer (not Law)	21
Envelope-maker	2
Paper-box Maker	0
Paper-stainer	0
Other Workers in Paper	0
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	37
(1) In Mining	0
In Minerals	0
(2) In Coal	10
Coal Merchant, Dealer	9
Coal Labourer	0
Others	1
(3) In Stone, Clay	1
Brick Maker, Dealer	1
Others	0
(4) In Earthenware	10
Earthenware manuf.	0
Tobacco-pipe Maker	5
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	5
Others	0
(5) In Glass	1
Glass manufacture	0
Others	1
(6) In Salt	0
Salt Makers and Dealers	0
(7) In Water	0
Water Provider	0
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	8
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	0
Others	8
(9) In Copper	1
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	1
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	1
Tin manufacture	0
Others	1
(11) In Zinc	0
In Zinc	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	0
In Lead	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	0
Pin manufacture	0
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	0
(14) In Iron and Steel	5
Iron manufacture	0
Blacksmith	1
Nail manufacture	3
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	1
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	0
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	37
(1) General Labourers	12
Labourer	12
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	25
Shopwoman, Assistant	20
Others of indef. occupn.	5
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	705
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	705
Gentlewoman	112
Annuitant	593
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	274
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	274
Dependent on relatives	66
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	29
Pauper, no stated occ.	137
Lunatic, no stated occ.	2
Others	40
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	0
Prisoner, no stated occ.	0
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	0
Vagrant, Beggar	0
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	637
Visitor, no stated occ.	245
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	392

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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.