Vision of Britain | 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".

List England Dep	Gloucestershire RegC

OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Females	136,396
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	102
(1) Officers of National Government	48
Post Office	48
Others	0
(2) Officers of Local Government	54
Prison Officer	11
Union and Parish Officer	43
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	2,466
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	124
(a) Religious Teachers	71
(b) Pew Opener	29
Other Church Officers	24
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	1
Law Stationer, &c.	1
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	61
Druggist	11
Midwife	48
Other Dealers in Drugs	2
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	2
In Literature	2
(5) Artists	18
Artist, Painter	12
Engaged in Fine Arts	0
Others	6
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	118
(6} Musician	21
Music-mistress	97
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	9
Actress	9
In Theatres, Exhibitions	0
(8) Teachers	2,132
Schoolmistress	1,111
Teacher of Languages	36
General Teacher	228
Governess	751
Other Teachers	6
(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)	67,511
(1) Wives	55,920
Wives (not oth. des.)	55,920
(2) Widows	5,660
Widows (not oth. des.)	5,660
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	5,848
Children and Relatives	5,848
(4) Scholars (so described)	83
Scholars (so described)	83
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	22,094
(1) In Board and Lodging	2,173
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	203
Innkeeper’s "Wife"	377
Publican	131
Beerseller	168
Publican’s "Wife"	493
Lodging-house Keeper	612
Lodg.-ho. Kpr.'s "Wife"	107
Coffee-house Keeper	39
Officer of Institution	34
Others	9
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	19,921
Domst. Serv. (General)	10,383
Housekeeper	1,300
Cook	2,372
Housemaid	1,866
Nurse	950
Laundrymaid	52
Inn Servant	223
Hospital Nurse, &c.	70
Nurse (not Domst. Servt.)	815
Charwoman	1,849
Others	41
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	893
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	248
In Mercantile Pursuits	248
(2) Other General Dealers	645
Pawnbroker	7
Gen. Dlr., Costermonger	46
Shopkeeper	320
Shopkeeper’s "Wife"	31
Hawker and Pedlar	164
Other General Dealers	77
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	138
(1) Carriers on Railways	2
Railway Attendants	2
(2) Carriers on Roads	94
Toll Collector	81
Coach, Omn. Cab, Ownr.	5
Carrier, Carter	5
Others	3
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	6
On Canals and Rivers	0
Boat, Barge,--Woman	5
Others	1
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	5
In Sea Navigation	0
Shipowner	4
Others	1
(5) Engaged in Storage	7
Warehouse Woman	6
Others in Storage	1
(6) Messengers and Porters	24
Mess., Port., Errand Girl	24
Others	0
8. Persons possessing or working the Land, and engaged in growing Grain, Fruits, Grasses, Animals, and other Products	7,145
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	7,089
Land Proprietor	666
Farmer, Grazier	266
Farmer’s "Wife"	2,585
Farmer’s "Dau.," "Grd.-dau.," "Str.," "Niece"	883
Agricultural Labourer.	2,139
Farm Servant (in-door)	550
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	0
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	56
Gardener	55
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	1,242
(1) In Books	80
Bookseller, Publisher	34
Bookbinder	26
Printer	10
Others in Publications	10
(2) In Musical Instrument	4
In Musical Instruments	4
(3) In Prints and Pictures	0
In Maps, Pictures	0
(4) In Carving and Figures	6
In Carving and Figures	0
Artificial Flower-maker	6
Others	0
(5) in Tackle for Sport and Games	29
Toy Maker, Dealer	27
Bow, Bat, Tackle,--Mak.	2
(6) In Designs, Medals, and Dies	1
Pattern Designer	0
Eng. about Medals, &c.	1
(7) In Watches and Philosophical Instruments	4
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	3
Mkr., Dlr., in Phil. Insts.	0
Others	1
(8) In Surgical Instruments	5
Surgical Instrumt. Mak.	5
(9) In Arms	0
In manuf. of Arms	0
(10) In Machines	5
Needle Manufacture	0
Scissors-maker	0
Steel Pen Maker	0
File-maker	0
Cutler	3
Others	2
(11) In Carriages	5
Carriage-maker	5
Coachmaker	0
(12) In Harness	12
Saddler, Harness-maker	11
Whip-maker	1
(13) In Ships	0
Ship, Boat,--Builder	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	794
House Proprietor	782
Painter, Plumber, Glazr.	2
Others	10
(15) In Furniture	274
Cabinet-maker, Uphol.	241
Chair-maker	12
Furniture Broker	17
Others	4
(16) In Implements	2
Implement Maker	2
(17) In Chemicals	21
Dyer, Calenderer	17
Others	4
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	24,770
(1) In Wool and Worsted	3,025
Knitter	31
Woollen Cloth manuf.	2,933
Clothier	1
Worsted manufacture	9
Stuff manufacture	0
Berlin Wool,--Dlr., Wkr.	38
Flannel manufacture	10
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	1
Others	2
(2) In Silk	376
Silk manufacture	373
Ribbon manufacture	1
Fancy Goods (Silk)	0
Others	2
(3) In Cotton and Flax	518
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	23
Thread manufacture	0
Tape manuf., Dealer	0
Lace manufacture	48
Cotton manufacture	247
Fustian manufacture	1
Muslin manufacture	0
Muslin Embroiderer	1
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	192
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	0
Others	6
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	421
Weaver (undefined)	25
Draper, Mercer	352
Trimming-maker	1
Embroiderer	31
Others	12
(5) In Dress	20,388
Hatter, Hat manuf.	140
Straw Plait manuf.	5
Straw Hat, Bonnet, Mak.	244
Bonnet-maker	40
Cap-maker	157
Shawl manufacture	3
Furrier	22
Tailor	1,559
Clothes Dealer, Outfitter	55
Button-maker	7
Milliner, Dressmaker	6,468
Shirtmaker, Seamstress	1,851
Stay-maker	319
Fancy Worker	15
Hose, Stocking,--manuf.	163
Hosier, Haberdasher	34
Glover, Leather, &c.	411
Glove Knitter	5
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	1,384
Shoemaker's "Wife"	1,620
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	47
Laundress	5,821
Others	18
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	42
Mat Maker, Seller	3
Hemp manufacture	3
Rope, Cord,--Maker	13
Net-maker	5
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Other Workers in Hemp	18
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	1,886
(1) In Animal Food	790
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	47
Cheesemonger	16
Butcher	89
Butcher’s "Wife"	526
Provision Curer, Dealer	28
Poulterer, Game Dealer	21
Fishmonger	61
Others	2
(2) In Vegetable Food	450
Miller	5
Flour Dealer, Agent	2
Baker	101
Confectioner	90
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	189
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	45
Others	18
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	646
Brewer, &c.	8
Wine Merchant	13
Grocer, Tea Dealer	525
Tobo ,Cig.,Snuff, manuf.	35
Tobacconist	36
Others	29
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	92
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	24
Tallow-chandler	3
Comb-maker	12
Others	9
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	16
Currier	7
Others	9
(3) In Hair	52
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	32
Brush, Broom,--Maker	20
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	259
(1) In Gums and Resins	21
French-polisher	17
Japanner	3
In Gums and Resins	1
Others	0
(2) In Wood	33
Wood Dealer	9
Box-maker	18
Others	6
(3) In Bark	1
Workers, Dlrs., in Bark	1
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	39
Basket-maker	30
Others	9
(5) In Paper	165
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	46
Paper manufacture	41
Stationer (not Law)	40
Envelope-maker	3
Paper-box Maker	1
Paper-stainer	1
Other Workers in Paper	33
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	340
(1) In Mining	2
In Minerals	2
(2) In Coal	36
Coal Merchant, Dealer	25
Coal Labourer	9
Others	2
(3) In Stone, Clay	20
Brick Maker, Dealer	13
Others	7
(4) In Earthenware	208
Earthenware manuf.	45
Tobacco-pipe Maker	136
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	27
Others	0
(5) In Glass	3
Glass manufacture	3
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	6
Others	0
(9) In Copper	1
Workers, Dlrs., in Copper	1
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	8
Tin manufacture	8
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	30
Pin manufacture	24
Lacquerer	0
Others	0
In Brass	6
(14) In Iron and Steel	26
Iron manufacture	3
Blacksmith	8
Nail manufacture	0
Anchor, Chain, Smith	0
Ironmonger	13
Screw Cutter, Maker	0
In Iron and Steel	2
Others	0
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	248
(1) General Labourers	106
Labourer	106
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	142
Shopwoman, Assistant	104
Others of indef. occupn.	38
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	3,132
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	3,132
Gentlewoman	875
Annuitant	2,257
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	1,403
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	1,375
Dependent on relatives	76
Almsperson, no. stat. occ.	377
Pauper, no stated occ.	819
Lunatic, no stated occ.	94
Others	9
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	17
Prisoner, no stated occ.	17
Others of Criminal Class	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	11
Vagrant, Beggar	4
Gipsy	7
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	2,673
Visitor, no stated occ.	790
Others of no stated occupation or condition.	1,883

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.

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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.