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	69,810
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	29
(1) Officers of National Government	13
Post Office	3
Others	10
(2) Officers of Local Government	16
Prison Officer	0
Union and Parish Officer	14
Others	2
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	1,831
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	165
(a) Religious Teachers	48
(b) Pew Opener	42
Other Church Officers	75
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	0
Law Stationer, &c.	0
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	9
Druggist	2
Midwife	6
Other Dealers in Drugs	1
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	17
In Literature	17
(5) Artists	50
Artist, Painter	45
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	5
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	157
(6} Musician	27
Music-mistress	129
Others	1
(7) Actors, Actresses	15
Actress	15
In Theatres, Exhibitions	0
(8) Teachers	1,418
Schoolmistress	434
Teacher of Languages	57
General Teacher	128
Governess	787
Other Teachers	12
(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)	30,217
(1) Wives	23,741
Wives (not oth. des.)	23,741
(2) Widows	2,344
Widows (not oth. des.)	2,344
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	4,078
Children and Relatives	4,078
(4) Scholars (so described)	54
Scholars (so described)	54
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	21,450
(1) In Board and Lodging	861
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	9
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	14
Publican	43
Beerseller	19
Publican’s "Wife"	255
Lodging-house Keeper	380
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	58
Coffee-house Keeper	19
Officer of Institution	56
Others	8
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	20,589
Domst. Serv. (General)	9,561
Housekeeper	642
Cook	3,890
Housemaid	3,401
Nurse	1,633
Laundrymaid	53
Inn Servant	108
Hospital Nurse, &c.	51
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	448
Charwoman	797
Others	5
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	240
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	121
In Mercantile Pursuits	121
(2) Other General Dealers	119
Pawnbroker	4
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	16
Shopkeeper	43
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	4
Hawker and Pedlar	12
Other General Dealers	40
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	21
(1) Carriers on Railways	1
Railway Attendants	1
(2) Carriers on Roads	11
Toll Collector	0
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	1
Carrier, Carter	1
Others	9
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	1
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	1
Others	0
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	0
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	0
Others	0
(5) Engaged in Storage	1
Warehouse Woman	1
Others in Storage	0
(6) Messengers and Porters	7
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	4
Others	3
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	592
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	448
Land Proprietor	307
Farmer, Grazier	2
Farmer’s "Wife"	47
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	23
Agricultural Labourer.	59
Farm Servant (in-door)	10
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	144
Gardener	143
Others in Horticulture	1
9. Persons engaged about Animals	9
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	9
Fisherwoman	0
Others	9
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	795
(1) In Books	19
Bookseller, Publisher	8
Bookbinder	4
Printer	1
Others in Publications	6
(2) In Musical Instrument	1
In Musical Instruments	1
(3) In Prints and Pictures	2
In Maps, Pictures	2
(4) In Carving and Figures	20
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	20
Others	0
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	21
Toy Maker, Dealer	20
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	1
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	1
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	1
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	2
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	2
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	0
(8) In Surgical Instruments	2
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	2
(9) In Arms	0
In manuf. of Arms	0
(10) In Machines	2
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	1
File-maker	0
Cutler	0
Others	1
(11) In Carriages	3
Carriage-maker	3
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	1
Saddler, Harness-maker	1
Whip-maker	0
(13) In Ships	1
Ship, Boat,--Builder	1
(14) In Houses and Buildings	583
House Proprietor	569
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	6
Others	8
(15) In Furniture	113
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	97
Chair-maker	9
Furniture Broker	4
Others	3
(16) In Implements	0
Implement Maker	0
(17) In Chemicals	24
Dyer, Calenderer	21
Others	3
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	8,039
(1) In Wool and Worsted	30
Knitter	0
Woollen Cloth manuf.	1
Clothier	3
Worsted manufacture	0
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	24
Flannel manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	2
Others	0
(2) In Silk	9
Silk manufacture	5
Ribbon manufacture	0
Fancy Goods (Silk)	2
Others	2
(3) In Cotton and Flax	52
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	1
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	46
Cotton manufacture	0
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	1
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	4
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	152
Weaver (undefined)	3
Draper, Mercer	120
Trimming-maker	3
Embroiderer	19
Others	7
(5) In Dress	7,790
Hatter, Hat manuf.	2
Straw Plait manuf.	2
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	23
Bonnet-maker	15
Cap-maker	3
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	2
Tailor	72
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	26
Button-maker	14
Milliner, Dressmaker	2,420
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	759
Stay-maker	97
Fancy Worker	11
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	0
Hosier, Haberdasher	30
Glover, Leather, &c.	9
Glove Knitter	0
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	87
Shoemaker's "Wife"	563
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	1
Laundress	3,636
Others	18
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	6
Mat Maker, Seller	2
Hemp manufacture	0
Rope, Cord,--Maker	1
Net-maker	0
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	3
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	521
(1) In Animal Food	266
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	63
Cheesemonger	1
Butcher	31
Butcher’s "Wife"	158
Provision Curer, Dealer	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	0
Fishmonger	9
Others	0
(2) In Vegetable Food	157
Miller	0
Flour Dealer, Agent	0
Baker	46
Confectioner	45
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	40
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	22
Others	4
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	98
Brewer, &c.	1
Wine Merchant	1
Grocer, Tea Dealer	62
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	1
Tobacconist	28
Others	5
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	18
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	2
Tallow-chandler	1
Comb-maker	1
Others	0
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	3
Currier	0
Others	3
(3) In Hair	13
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	1
Brush, Broom,--Maker	11
Others	1
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	57
(1) In Gums and Resins	2
French-polisher	1
Japanner	0
In Gums and Resins	1
Others	0
(2) In Wood	4
Wood Dealer	2
Box-maker	1
Others	1
(3) In Bark	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	2
Basket-maker	2
Others	0
(5) In Paper	49
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	0
Paper manufacture	2
Stationer (not Law)	46
Envelope-maker	1
Paper-box Maker	0
Paper-stainer	0
Other Workers in Paper	0
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	63
(1) In Mining	2
In Minerals	2
(2) In Coal	13
Coal Merchant, Dealer	5
Coal Labourer	0
Others	8
(3) In Stone, Clay	6
Brick Maker, Dealer	0
Others	6
(4) In Earthenware	21
Earthenware manuf.	5
Tobacco-pipe Maker	3
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	13
Others	0
(5) In Glass	1
Glass manufacture	0
Others	1
(6) In Salt	0
Salt Makers and Dealers	0
(7) In Water	1
Water Provider	1
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	6
In Gold, Silver, &c.	0
Goldsmith, Jeweller	5
Others	1
(9) In Copper	0
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	0
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	0
Tin manufacture	0
Others	0
(11) In Zinc	0
In Zinc	0
(12) In Lead and Antimony	0
In Lead	0
(13) In Brass and other mixed Metals	6
Pin manufacture	0
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	6
(14) In Iron and Steel	7
Iron manufacture	0
Blacksmith	0
Nail manufacture	0
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	7
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	0
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	54
(1) General Labourers	4
Labourer	4
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	50
Shopwoman, Assistant	31
Others of indef. occupn.	19
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	3,628
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	3,628
Gentlewoman	1,064
Annuitant	2,564
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	511
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	428
Dependent on relatives	51
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	140
Pauper, no stated occ.	102
Lunatic, no stated occ.	77
Others	58
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	82
Prisoner, no stated occ.	82
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	1
Vagrant, Beggar	1
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	1,735
Visitor, no stated occ.	678
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	1,057

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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.