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	51,987
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	50
(1) Officers of National Government	1
Post Office	1
Others	0
(2) Officers of Local Government	49
Prison Officer	44
Union and Parish Officer	5
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	999
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	29
(a) Religious Teachers	8
(b) Pew Opener	18
Other Church Officers	3
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	1
Law Stationer, &c.	1
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	13
Druggist	2
Midwife	9
Other Dealers in Drugs	2
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	6
In Literature	6
(5) Artists	27
Artist, Painter	18
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	9
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	110
(6} Musician	43
Music-mistress	67
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	61
Actress	45
In Theatres, Exhibitions	16
(8) Teachers	751
Schoolmistress	274
Teacher of Languages	14
General Teacher	68
Governess	391
Other Teachers	4
(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)	28,362
(1) Wives	23,521
Wives (not oth. des.)	23,521
(2) Widows	2,126
Widows (not oth. des.)	2,126
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	2,693
Children and Relatives	2,693
(4) Scholars (so described)	22
Scholars (so described)	22
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	8,747
(1) In Board and Lodging	532
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	3
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	5
Publican	30
Beerseller	19
Publican’s "Wife"	274
Lodging-house Keeper	144
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	11
Coffee-house Keeper	29
Officer of Institution	11
Others	6
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	8,215
Domst. Serv. (General)	4,585
Housekeeper	377
Cook	849
Housemaid	592
Nurse	423
Laundrymaid	25
Inn Servant	103
Hospital Nurse, &c.	27
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	481
Charwoman	749
Others	4
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	287
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	8
In Mercantile Pursuits	8
(2) Other General Dealers	279
Pawnbroker	1
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	75
Shopkeeper	87
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	26
Hawker and Pedlar	53
Other General Dealers	37
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	25
(1) Carriers on Railways	2
Railway Attendants	2
(2) Carriers on Roads	9
Toll Collector	0
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	3
Carrier, Carter	4
Others	2
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	5
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	3
Others	2
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	2
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	1
Others	1
(5) Engaged in Storage	1
Warehouse Woman	0
Others in Storage	1
(6) Messengers and Porters	6
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	0
Others	6
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	123
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	120
Land Proprietor	83
Farmer, Grazier	1
Farmer’s "Wife"	13
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	9
Agricultural Labourer.	2
Farm Servant (in-door)	12
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	3
Gardener	3
Others in Horticulture	0
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	860
(1) In Books	152
Bookseller, Publisher	12
Bookbinder	126
Printer	3
Others in Publications	11
(2) In Musical Instrument	3
In Musical Instruments	3
(3) In Prints and Pictures	25
In Maps, Pictures	25
(4) In Carving and Figures	158
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	155
Others	3
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	28
Toy Maker, Dealer	24
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	4
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	3
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	3
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	3
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	1
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	2
(8) In Surgical Instruments	5
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	5
(9) In Arms	8
In manuf. of Arms	8
(10) In Machines	9
Needle Manufacture	1
Scissors-maker	1
Steel Pen Maker	1
File-maker	0
Cutler	0
Others	6
(11) In Carriages	5
Carriage-maker	5
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	3
Saddler, Harness-maker	2
Whip-maker	1
(13) In Ships	0
Ship, Boat,--Builder	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	311
House Proprietor	302
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	1
Others	8
(15) In Furniture	125
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	65
Chair-maker	47
Furniture Broker	10
Others	3
(16) In Implements	1
Implement Maker	1
(17) In Chemicals	21
Dyer, Calenderer	13
Others	8
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	8,516
(1) In Wool and Worsted	33
Knitter	10
Woollen Cloth manuf.	3
Clothier	0
Worsted manufacture	0
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	18
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	1
Others	1
(2) In Silk	25
Silk manufacture	11
Ribbon manufacture	1
Fancy Goods (Silk)	12
Others	1
(3) In Cotton and Flax	64
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	0
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	18
Cotton manufacture	36
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	1
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	9
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	125
Weaver (undefined)	5
Draper, Mercer	72
Trimming-maker	6
Embroiderer	38
Others	4
(5) In Dress	8,262
Hatter, Hat manuf.	57
Straw Plait manuf.	8
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	72
Bonnet-maker	57
Cap-maker	35
Shawl manufacture	1
Furrier	20
Tailor	222
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	36
Button-maker	3
Milliner, Dressmaker	2,504
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	1,422
Stay-maker	98
Fancy Worker	13
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	22
Glover, Leather, &c.	29
Glove Knitter	1
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	284
Shoemaker's "Wife"	587
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	15
Laundress	2,730
Others	45
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	7
Mat Maker, Seller	1
Hemp manufacture	1
Rope, Cord,--Maker	0
Net-maker	2
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	1
Other Workers in Hemp	2
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	471
(1) In Animal Food	260
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	43
Cheesemonger	5
Butcher	13
Butcher’s "Wife"	188
Provision Curer, Dealer	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	0
Fishmonger	7
Others	0
(2) In Vegetable Food	119
Miller	0
Flour Dealer, Agent	3
Baker	34
Confectioner	30
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	31
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	9
Others	12
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	92
Brewer, &c.	1
Wine Merchant	1
Grocer, Tea Dealer	45
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	1
Tobacconist	32
Others	12
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	54
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	11
Tallow-chandler	8
Comb-maker	1
Others	2
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	17
Currier	1
Others	16
(3) In Hair	26
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	1
Brush, Broom,--Maker	25
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	124
(1) In Gums and Resins	16
French-polisher	0
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	16
Others	0
(2) In Wood	37
Wood Dealer	4
Box-maker	25
Others	8
(3) In Bark	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	11
Basket-maker	5
Others	6
(5) In Paper	60
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1
Paper manufacture	0
Stationer (not Law)	29
Envelope-maker	21
Paper-box Maker	4
Paper-stainer	1
Other Workers in Paper	4
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	48
(1) In Mining	1
In Minerals	1
(2) In Coal	4
Coal Merchant, Dealer	3
Coal Labourer	1
Others	0
(3) In Stone, Clay	7
Brick Maker, Dealer	0
Others	7
(4) In Earthenware	18
Earthenware manuf.	4
Tobacco-pipe Maker	6
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	7
Others	1
(5) In Glass	1
Glass manufacture	1
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	6
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	3
Others	3
(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	3
Pin manufacture	0
Lacquerer	1
Others	0
In Brass	2
(14) In Iron and Steel	6
Iron manufacture	0
Blacksmith	1
Nail manufacture	0
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	3
Screw Cutter, Maker	1
In Iron and Steel	1
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	46
(1) General Labourers	3
Labourer	3
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	43
Shopwoman, Assistant	29
Others of indef. occupn.	14
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,524
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	1,524
Gentlewoman	435
Annuitant	1,089
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	643
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	312
Dependent on relatives	161
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	56
Pauper, no stated occ.	40
Lunatic, no stated occ.	22
Others	33
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	330
Prisoner, no stated occ.	330
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	1
Vagrant, Beggar	1
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	1,106
Visitor, no stated occ.	416
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	690

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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.

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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.

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