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	25,175
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	15
(1) Officers of National Government	4
Post Office	2
Others	2
(2) Officers of Local Government	11
Prison Officer	8
Union and Parish Officer	1
Others	2
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	444
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	11
(a) Religious Teachers	1
(b) Pew Opener	6
Other Church Officers	4
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	1
Law Stationer, &c.	1
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	7
Druggist	0
Midwife	2
Other Dealers in Drugs	5
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	4
In Literature	4
(5) Artists	26
Artist, Painter	19
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	7
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	58
(6} Musician	13
Music-mistress	45
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	7
Actress	5
In Theatres, Exhibitions	2
(8) Teachers	329
Schoolmistress	140
Teacher of Languages	3
General Teacher	36
Governess	147
Other Teachers	3
(9) Scientific Persons	1
Scientific Person	1
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	14,028
(1) Wives	11,715
Wives (not oth. des.)	11,715
(2) Widows	1,156
Widows (not oth. des.)	1,156
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	1,149
Children and Relatives	1,149
(4) Scholars (so described)	8
Scholars (so described)	8
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	2,696
(1) In Board and Lodging	290
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	1
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	2
Publican	21
Beerseller	9
Publican’s "Wife"	161
Lodging-house Keeper	70
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	8
Coffee-house Keeper	10
Officer of Institution	7
Others	1
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	2,406
Domst. Serv. (General)	1,330
Housekeeper	171
Cook	140
Housemaid	81
Nurse	71
Laundrymaid	0
Inn Servant	50
Hospital Nurse, &c.	1
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	287
Charwoman	275
Others	0
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	208
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	19
In Mercantile Pursuits	19
(2) Other General Dealers	189
Pawnbroker	0
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	19
Shopkeeper	64
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	18
Hawker and Pedlar	72
Other General Dealers	16
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	19
(1) Carriers on Railways	0
Railway Attendants	0
(2) Carriers on Roads	1
Toll Collector	0
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	0
Carrier, Carter	1
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	0
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	0
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	1
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	0
Others	1
(5) Engaged in Storage	4
Warehouse Woman	4
Others in Storage	0
(6) Messengers and Porters	13
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	2
Others	11
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	39
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	38
Land Proprietor	27
Farmer, Grazier	1
Farmer’s "Wife"	5
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	5
Agricultural Labourer.	0
Farm Servant (in-door)	0
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	1
Gardener	0
Others in Horticulture	1
9. Persons engaged about Animals	2
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	2
Fisherwoman	0
Others	2
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	398
(1) In Books	75
Bookseller, Publisher	5
Bookbinder	61
Printer	4
Others in Publications	5
(2) In Musical Instrument	1
In Musical Instruments	1
(3) In Prints and Pictures	18
In Maps, Pictures	18
(4) In Carving and Figures	35
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	35
Others	0
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	16
Toy Maker, Dealer	11
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	5
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	1
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	1
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	2
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	0
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	2
(8) In Surgical Instruments	7
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	7
(9) In Arms	4
In manuf. of Arms	4
(10) In Machines	1
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	0
File-maker	0
Cutler	1
Others	0
(11) In Carriages	1
Carriage-maker	1
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	1
Saddler, Harness-maker	1
Whip-maker	0
(13) In Ships	0
Ship, Boat,--Builder	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	148
House Proprietor	142
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	1
Others	5
(15) In Furniture	77
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	39
Chair-maker	30
Furniture Broker	2
Others	6
(16) In Implements	0
Implement Maker	0
(17) In Chemicals	11
Dyer, Calenderer	9
Others	2
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	5,487
(1) In Wool and Worsted	17
Knitter	1
Woollen Cloth manuf.	3
Clothier	1
Worsted manufacture	1
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	7
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	1
Others	3
(2) In Silk	24
Silk manufacture	15
Ribbon manufacture	0
Fancy Goods (Silk)	7
Others	2
(3) In Cotton and Flax	36
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	0
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	14
Cotton manufacture	5
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	1
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	16
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	124
Weaver (undefined)	2
Draper, Mercer	87
Trimming-maker	5
Embroiderer	21
Others	9
(5) In Dress	5,270
Hatter, Hat manuf.	86
Straw Plait manuf.	2
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	40
Bonnet-maker	36
Cap-maker	76
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	35
Tailor	145
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	20
Button-maker	1
Milliner, Dressmaker	1,442
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	912
Stay-maker	68
Fancy Worker	17
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	0
Hosier, Haberdasher	30
Glover, Leather, &c.	18
Glove Knitter	0
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	562
Shoemaker's "Wife"	642
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	7
Laundress	1,102
Others	29
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	16
Mat Maker, Seller	1
Hemp manufacture	0
Rope, Cord,--Maker	7
Net-maker	1
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	7
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	321
(1) In Animal Food	194
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	17
Cheesemonger	1
Butcher	8
Butcher’s "Wife"	148
Provision Curer, Dealer	7
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1
Fishmonger	11
Others	1
(2) In Vegetable Food	76
Miller	0
Flour Dealer, Agent	0
Baker	15
Confectioner	23
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	22
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	9
Others	7
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	51
Brewer, &c.	0
Wine Merchant	3
Grocer, Tea Dealer	34
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	1
Tobacconist	10
Others	3
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	95
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	4
Tallow-chandler	0
Comb-maker	2
Others	2
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	17
Currier	4
Others	13
(3) In Hair	74
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	1
Brush, Broom,--Maker	69
Others	4
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	111
(1) In Gums and Resins	11
French-polisher	2
Japanner	4
In Gums and Resins	5
Others	0
(2) In Wood	17
Wood Dealer	4
Box-maker	11
Others	2
(3) In Bark	2
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	2
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	7
Basket-maker	4
Others	3
(5) In Paper	74
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	9
Paper manufacture	3
Stationer (not Law)	28
Envelope-maker	18
Paper-box Maker	6
Paper-stainer	1
Other Workers in Paper	9
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	44
(1) In Mining	0
In Minerals	0
(2) In Coal	9
Coal Merchant, Dealer	6
Coal Labourer	0
Others	3
(3) In Stone, Clay	4
Brick Maker, Dealer	0
Others	4
(4) In Earthenware	11
Earthenware manuf.	0
Tobacco-pipe Maker	8
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	3
Others	0
(5) In Glass	2
Glass manufacture	1
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	4
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	2
Others	2
(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	7
Pin manufacture	1
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	6
(14) In Iron and Steel	5
Iron manufacture	1
Blacksmith	0
Nail manufacture	0
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	4
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	0
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	34
(1) General Labourers	2
Labourer	2
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	32
Shopwoman, Assistant	29
Others of indef. occupn.	3
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	600
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	600
Gentlewoman	176
Annuitant	424
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	105
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	72
Dependent on relatives	33
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	11
Pauper, no stated occ.	5
Lunatic, no stated occ.	0
Others	23
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	33
Prisoner, no stated occ.	18
Others of Criminal Class	15
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	0
Vagrant, Beggar	0
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	529
Visitor, no stated occ.	173
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	356

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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.