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".

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OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Males	63,179
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	536
(1) Officers of National Government	206
Civ. Serv. not in Rev. Dep.	14
Post Office	127
Inland Revenue	51
Customs	1
Government Messengers, Workmen	0
Dockyard Artificers	0
Other Govt.	13
(2) Officers of Local Government	329
Magistrate	35
Police	167
Prison Officer	31
Union and Parish Officer	80
Officer of Local Board	0
Other Local Officers	16
(3) Officers of East India and Colonial Government	1
E. India and Col. Service	1
2. Persons engaged in the Defence of the Country	337
(1) Army	295
Army Officer	17
Army Half-pay Officer	12
Soldier	34
Chelsea Pensioner	210
Militia	20
Others	2
(2) Navy	42
Navy Officer	6
Navy Half-pay Officer	5
Seaman, R.N.	3
Royal Marine	4
Greenwich Pensioner	24
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	1,475
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	533
Clergyman	301
Protestant Minister	104
Roman Catholic Priest	23
Other Relig. Teachers	24
Parish Clerk	63
Other Church Officers	18
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	218
Barrister	13
Solicitor	106
Law Student	5
Other Lawyers	0
Officers of Law Court	17
Law Clerk	74
Law Stationer	3
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	301
Physician	16
Surgeon, Apothecary	129
Medical Student, Assist.	16
Dentist	11
Druggist	124
Others	5
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	18
Author, Editor, Writer	8
Ors. eng. in Literature	10
(5) Artists	48
Artist, Painter	16
Sculptor	1
Engraver	11
Photographic Artist	20
Ors. Eng. in the Fine Arts	0
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	52
Musician	41
Music-master	11
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	21
Actor	14
In Theatres, Exhibitions	7
(8) Teachers	264
Schoolmaster	223
Teacher of Languages	10
Profes. of Mathematics	4
Teacher (General)	23
Teacher of Dancing	1
Other Teachers	3
(9) Scientific Persons	20
Civil Engineer	11
Other Scientific Persons	9
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	141
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	111
Son, Grandson, Brother, Neph. (not oth. Des.)	111
(4) Scholars (so described)	30
Scholar (so described)	30
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	2,018
(1) In Board and Lodging	937
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	293
Publican	538
Beerseller	76
Lodg., Boardg.-house K.	12
Coffee-house Keeper	7
Cook (not Domst. Serv.)	3
Others--Boarding, &c.	8
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	1,081
Domst. Serv. (General)	494
Coachman	92
Groom	266
Gardener	123
Inn Servant	80
Hosp. Attent., Nurse, &c.	14
Others	12
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	968
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	523
Merchant	21
Banker	10
Insur., Ben. Soci. Offr.	17
Stock Broker, &c.	2
Ship Broker, Agent	0
Broker	10
Agent, Factor	68
Coal, Colliery Agent	21
Iron Merchant, Agent	0
Salesman	2
Auctioneer, Apprsr., Val.	30
Accountant	30
Commercial Clerk	195
Commercial Traveller	100
Other Mercantile Men	17
(2) Other General Dealers	445
Pawnbroker	24
Marine-store Dealer	35
Ge. Dlr., Costermonger	138
Shopkeeper	25
Hawker, Pedlar	222
Other General Dealers	1
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	1,728
(1) Carriers on Railways	421
Rail. Engine Driver, &c.	90
Railway Official	104
Railway Servant	220
Railway Police	7
Ors. eng. in	0
(2) Carriers on Roads	544
Toll Collector	51
Coach, Omn., Cab, Ownr.	7
Livery Staple Keeper	3
Coachman (not domstc.)	60
Cabman, Flyman	35
Carm., Carr., Carter, Dray.	388
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	322
Canal and River Service	33
Bargeman, Waterman	286
Others	3
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	31
Shipowner	0
Seaman (Mercht. Serv.)	16
Pilot	0
Boatman on Seas	0
Dock Servant, Labourer	6
Wharfinger	9
Others	0
(5) Engaged in Storage	177
Warehsmn. (not Manch.)	175
Others in Storage	2
(6) Messengers and Porters	233
Messr., Port., Ernd. Boy	232
Telegraph Service	1
Others in Messages	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	19,797
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	18,853
Land Proprietor	194
Farmer, Grazier	3,470
Farmer's "Son", "Brother", "Grandson"	654
Farm Bailiff	127
Agricultural Labourer	12,982
Shepherd (out-door)	527
Farm Servant (in-door)	785
Land Surv., Estate Agt.	32
Others in Agriculture	82
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	48
Woodman	48
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	896
Gardener	874
Nurseryman	22
Others in Horticulture	0
9. Persons engaged about Animals	1,105
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	1,105
Horse Dealer	21
Horsebreaker	26
Horsekpr., Grm., Jockey	579
Farrier, Veterinary Sur.	68
Cattle, Sheep,--Dealer	124
Drover	68
Pig Merchant, Dealer	25
Gamekeeper	146
Vermin Destroyer	19
Fisherman	0
Others about Animals	29
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	6,020
(1) In Books	226
Bookseller, Publisher	54
Bookbinder	19
Printer	136
Newspaper Agent	8
Others in Publications	9
(2) In Musical Instrument	16
Musical Instr. Mak., Dlr.	10
Others	6
(3) In Prints and Pictures	23
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	20
Others	3
(4) In Carving and Figures	17
Wood-carver	7
Others	10
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	0
Toy Maker, Dealer	0
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	0
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	2
Pattern Designer	0
Others	2
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	124
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	108
Optician	11
Weight or Measure Mkr.	3
Others	2
(8) In Surgical Instruments	0
Surgical Instrmt. Maker	0
Others	0
(9) In Arms	17
Gunsmith, Gun Manuf.	17
Others	0
(10) In Machines	649
Eng. and Mach. Maker	224
Spindle-maker	0
Needle manufacture	93
Scissors-maker	3
Tool Maker, Dealer	3
File-maker	0
Saw Smith, Maker	3
Cutler	25
Blade Maker, Forger	0
Knife-maker	0
Razor-maker	0
Others in Tools, Mchns.	298
(11) In Carriages	114
Coachmaker	108
Others	6
(12) In Harness	171
Saddler, Harness-maker	165
Whip-maker	6
(13) In Ships	10
Shipbldr., Shipwright	0
Block, Oar, Mast,--Mak.	1
Boat, Barge,--Builder	7
Sailmaker	2
Others	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	3,725
House Proprietor	156
House Agent	24
Architect	31
Surveyor	7
Builder	160
Carpenter, Joiner	1,425
Bricklayer	1,076
Marble Mason	3
Mason, Pavior	247
Slater, Tiler	11
Plasterer	61
Paperhanger	3
Plumber, Painter, Glazr.	521
Others	0
(15) In Furniture	289
Cabinet Maker, Uphol.	209
Undertaker	1
Chair-maker	40
Picture-frame Maker	1
Carver, Gilder	15
Bedstead, Mattress,--Mak.	2
Furniture Broker	20
Others	1
(16) In Implements	483
Wheelwright	425
Millwright	30
Other Implement Mkrs.	28
(17) In Chemicals	154
Manuf. Chemist, Laborer	4
Dye, Colour,--manuf.	9
Dyer, Calenderer	133
Others	8
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	16,522
(1) In Wool and Worsted	1,171
Woolstapler	105
Felt manufacture	0
Woollen Cloth manuf.	127
Clothier	10
Fuller	16
Wool, Woollen,--Dyer	41
Worsted manufacture	799
Stuff manufacture	0
Flannel manufacture	0
Blanket manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	8
Others	65
(2) In Silk	101
Silk manufacture	72
Silk Dyer, Printer	9
Silk Mercer	2
Ribbon manufacture	9
Others	9
(3) In Cotton and Flax	374
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	10
Thread manufacture	0
Lace manufacture	87
Cotton manufacture	204
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	2
Others	71
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	618
Packer and Presser	1
Weaver (undefined)	32
Manchester Warehmn.	1
Draper, Mercer	299
Others	285
(5) In Dress	14,171
Hairdresser, Wig-maker	107
Hatter, Hat manuf.	79
Straw Plait manuf.	0
Straw Hat, Bonnet Mak.	3
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	3
Tailor	1,161
Clothes Dealer, Outfitr.	19
Button-maker	94
Hose manufacture	9,345
Hosier, Haberdasher	317
Glover, Leather, &c.	109
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	2,760
Patten, Clog,--Maker	5
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	9
Others providing Dress	160
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	87
Mat Maker, Seller	8
Rope, Cord,--Maker	67
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Others	12
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	3,545
(1) In Animal Food	1,075
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	93
Cheesemonger	19
Butcher, Meat Salesman	878
Provision Curer, Dealer	34
Poulterer, Game Dealer	7
Fishmonger	42
Others	2
(2) In Vegetable Food	1,194
Corn Merchant, Dealer	50
Miller	386
Flour Dealer, Agent	20
Baker	590
Confectioner, Pastry Ck.	78
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	39
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	5
Potato Merchant	1
Seed Mercht., Seedsman	18
Sugar Refiner	3
Others	4
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	1,276
Maltster	184
Brewer, &c.	140
Wine and Spirit Mercht.	41
Distiller, Rectifier	1
Cellarman	3
Ginger Br., Sod. Wat. Ma.	2
Grocer, Tea Dealer	845
Tobo., Cig., Snuff, manuf.	25
Tobacconist	15
Others	20
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	377
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	56
Soap-boiler	1
Tallow-chandler	30
Comb-maker	2
Others	23
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	254
Fellmonger	54
Skinner	18
Tanner	40
Currier	135
Others	7
(3) In Hair	67
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	2
Brush, Broom,--Maker	65
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	746
(1) In Gums and Resins	25
Oil Miller, Refiner	0
Oil and Colourman	4
French-polisher	9
Japanner	1
Others	11
(2) In Wood	576
Timber Merch., Dealer	40
Wood Dealer	10
Sawyer	297
Fence, Hurdle,--Maker	1
Lath-maker	1
Turner	107
Box-maker	12
Cooper	77
Hoop Maker, Bender	1
Others	30
(3) In Bark	6
Cork Cutter, manuf.	5
Others Workers in Bark	1
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	116
Basket-maker	97
Hay and Straw Dealer	10
Thatcher	7
Others	2
(5) In Paper	23
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	11
Paper manufacture	1
Stationer (not Law)	3
Paper-stainer	0
Others Workers in Paper	8
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	5,552
(1) In Mining	1,801
Coal-miner	1,741
Copper-miner	0
Tin-miner	0
Lead-miner	3
Iron-miner	0
Others	57
(2) In Coal	508
Coal Merchant, Dealer	265
Coalheaver, Labourer	88
Coke Burner, Dealer	0
Chimney Sweeper	83
Gas Works Service	70
Other Workers in Coal	2
(3) In Stone, Clay	1,485
Stone Quarrier	336
Stone Cutter, Polisher	41
Slate Quarrier	9
Limestone Quar., Burner	123
Clay Labourer	21
Brick Maker, Dealer	475
Railway Labourer	216
Platelayer	53
Excavator, Navvy	9
Road Contractor, &c.	7
Road Labourer	152
Scavenger	22
Dust Collector	0
Others	21
(4) In Earthenware	267
Earthenware manuf.	210
Tobacco-pipe Makers	16
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	41
Others	0
(5) In Glass	6
Glass manufacture	6
Other Workers in Glass	0
(6) In Salt	6
Salt manufacture	6
Other Dealers in Salt	0
(7) In Water	13
Waterworks Service	8
Others	5
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	30
Goldsmith, Jeweller	28
Plater, Plated Wareman	2
Others	0
(9) In Copper	1
Copper manufacture	0
Coppersmith	1
Others	0
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	76
Tin manufacture	0
Tinman, Tinker	51
Tinplate Worker	25
Others	0
(11) In Zinc	0
Zinc manufacture	0
Others	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	0
Lead manufacture	0
Typefounder	0
Others	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	171
Brass Founder, manuf.	11
Brazier	48
Locksmith, Bellhanger	18
Gasfitter	26
Wire Maker, Drawer	2
Wire Worker, Weaver	6
Others	60
(14) In Iron and Steel	1,188
Iron manufacture	135
Whitesmith	47
Blacksmith	796
Nail manufacture	92
Anchor, Chain,--Smith	1
Boiler-maker	23
Ironmonger	70
Hardwareman, Dealer	4
Steel manufacture	0
Grinder (branch undef.)	1
Others	19
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	1,356
(1) General Labourers	1,039
Labourer	1,039
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	317
Mechanic	89
Shopman	8
Apprentice	3
Others of indef. occu.	217
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	203
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	203
Gentleman	150
Annuitant	53
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	284
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	268
Dependent on Relatives	3
Almserperson, no stat. occ.	25
Pauper, no stated occ.	149
Lunatic, no stated occ.	33
Others	58
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	0
Prisoner, no stated occ.	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	16
Vagrant, Beggar	2
Gipsy	14
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	469
Visitor, no stated occ.	24
Others of no stated occupation or condition	445

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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.