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 17 : " Occupations of Males aged 20 Years and upwards in Districts".

List Leicestershire RegC	Leicester RegD/PLU/PLPar

OCCUPATIONS	[Males] [1]
Total of Males	17,092
1. Persons engaged in the General or Local Government of the Country	188
(1) Officers of National Government	48
Civ. Serv. not in Rev. Dep.	3
Post Office	28
Inland Revenue	16
Customs	1
Government Messengers, Workmen	0
Dockyard Artificers	0
Other Govt.	0
(2) Officers of Local Government	140
Magistrate	9
Police	69
Prison Officer	30
Union and Parish Officer	24
Officer of Local Board	0
Other Local Officers	8
(3) Officers of East India and Colonial Government	0
E. India and Col. Service	0
2. Persons engaged in the Defence of the Country	146
(1) Army	131
Army Officer	1
Army Half-pay Officer	3
Soldier	18
Chelsea Pensioner	94
Militia	14
Others	1
(2) Navy	15
Navy Officer	0
Navy Half-pay Officer	2
Seaman, R.N.	0
Royal Marine	2
Greenwich Pensioner	11
Others	0
3. Persons engaged in the Learned Professions or engaged in Literature, Art, and Science (with their immediate Subordinates)	455
(1) Clergymen, Ministers, and Church Officers	76
Clergyman	20
Protestant Minister	28
Roman Catholic Priest	3
Other Relig. Teachers	13
Parish Clerk	7
Other Church Officers	5
(2) Lawyers, Law Court Officers, and Law Stationers	93
Barrister	2
Solicitor	41
Law Student	1
Other Lawyers	0
Officers of Law Court	6
Law Clerk	40
Law Stationer	3
(3) Physicians, Surgeons, and Druggists	127
Physician	8
Surgeon, Apothecary	30
Medical Student, Assist.	6
Dentist	5
Druggist	75
Others	3
(4) Authors and Literary Persons	9
Author, Editor, Writer	6
Ors. eng. in Literature	3
(5) Artists	32
Artist, Painter	12
Sculptor	1
Engraver	7
Photographic Artist	12
Ors. Eng. in the Fine Arts	0
(6) Musicians, Teachers of Music	34
Musician	26
Music-master	8
Others	0
(7) Actors, Actresses	21
Actor	14
In Theatres, Exhibitions	7
(8) Teachers	52
Schoolmaster	43
Teacher of Languages	2
Profes. of Mathematics	0
Teacher (General)	5
Teacher of Dancing	1
Other Teachers	1
(9) Scientific Persons	11
Civil Engineer	3
Other Scientific Persons	8
4. Persons engaged in the Domestic Officers or Duties of Wives, Mothers, Mistresses of Families, Children, Relatives (not otherwise returned)	20
(3) Children and Relatives at home (not otherwise described)	14
Son, Grandson, Brother, Neph. (not oth. Des.)	14
(4) Scholars (so described)	6
Scholar (so described)	6
5. Persons engaged in entertaining, and performing Personal Offices for Man	456
(1) In Board and Lodging	292
Innkeeper, Hotelkeeper	61
Publican	192
Beerseller	27
Lodg., Boardg.-house K.	4
Coffee-house Keeper	6
Cook (not Domst. Serv.)	0
Others--Boarding, &c.	2
(2) Attendance (Domestic Servants, &c.)	164
Domst. Serv. (General)	73
Coachman	7
Groom	10
Gardener	13
Inn Servant	47
Hosp. Attent., Nurse, &c.	12
Others	2
6. Persons who buy or sell, keep, or lend Money, Houses or Goods of various Kinds	500
(1) Mercantile Men [Women]	331
Merchant	9
Banker	3
Insur., Ben. Soci. Offr.	13
Stock Broker, &c.	2
Ship Broker, Agent	0
Broker	9
Agent, Factor	56
Coal, Colliery Agent	7
Iron Merchant, Agent	0
Salesman	1
Auctioneer, Apprsr., Val.	10
Accountant	23
Commercial Clerk	117
Commercial Traveller	74
Other Mercantile Men	7
(2) Other General Dealers	169
Pawnbroker	20
Marine-store Dealer	20
Ge. Dlr., Costermonger	55
Shopkeeper	11
Hawker, Pedlar	62
Other General Dealers	1
7. Persons engaged in the Conveyance of Men, Animals, Goods, and Messages	807
(1) Carriers on Railways	242
Rail. Engine Driver, &c.	77
Railway Official	47
Railway Servant	115
Railway Police	3
Ors. eng. in	0
(2) Carriers on Roads	152
Toll Collector	5
Coach, Omn., Cab, Ownr.	6
Livery Staple Keeper	2
Coachman (not domstc.)	25
Cabman, Flyman	31
Carm., Carr., Carter, Dray.	83
Others	0
(3) Carriers on Canals and Rivers	120
Canal and River Service	3
Bargeman, Waterman	116
Others	1
(4) Carriers on Seas and Rivers	8
Shipowner	0
Seaman (Mercht. Serv.)	6
Pilot	0
Boatman on Seas	0
Dock Servant, Labourer	0
Wharfinger	2
Others	0
(5) Engaged in Storage	115
Warehsmn. (not Manch.)	114
Others in Storage	1
(6) Messengers and Porters	170
Messr., Port., Ernd. Boy	169
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	738
(1) In Fields and Pastures (Agriculturists)	537
Land Proprietor	22
Farmer, Grazier	76
Farmer's "Son", "Brother", "Grandson"	3
Farm Bailiff	1
Agricultural Labourer	422
Shepherd (out-door)	5
Farm Servant (in-door)	3
Land Surv., Estate Agt.	5
Others in Agriculture	0
(2) In Woods (Arboriculturists)	2
Woodman	2
Others in Arboriculture	0
(3) In Gardens (Horticulturists)	199
Gardener	195
Nurseryman	4
Others in Horticulture	0
9. Persons engaged about Animals	194
(1) Persons engaged about Animals	194
Horse Dealer	6
Horsebreaker	7
Horsekpr., Grm., Jockey	115
Farrier, Veterinary Sur.	16
Cattle, Sheep,--Dealer	21
Drover	20
Pig Merchant, Dealer	6
Gamekeeper	2
Vermin Destroyer	0
Fisherman	0
Others about Animals	1
10. Persons engaged in Art and Mechanic Productions, in which Matters of various kinds are employed in combination	2,645
(1) In Books	162
Bookseller, Publisher	34
Bookbinder	16
Printer	100
Newspaper Agent	5
Others in Publications	7
(2) In Musical Instrument	10
Musical Instr. Mak., Dlr.	5
Others	5
(3) In Prints and Pictures	23
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	20
Others	3
(4) In Carving and Figures	16
Wood-carver	7
Others	9
(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	62
Watchmkr., Clockmkr.	52
Optician	5
Weight or Measure Mkr.	3
Others	2
(8) In Surgical Instruments	0
Surgical Instrmt. Maker	0
Others	0
(9) In Arms	9
Gunsmith, Gun Manuf.	9
Others	0
(10) In Machines	404
Eng. and Mach. Maker	170
Spindle-maker	0
Needle manufacture	50
Scissors-maker	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	3
File-maker	0
Saw Smith, Maker	3
Cutler	13
Blade Maker, Forger	0
Knife-maker	0
Razor-maker	0
Others in Tools, Mchns.	164
(11) In Carriages	85
Coachmaker	80
Others	5
(12) In Harness	39
Saddler, Harness-maker	33
Whip-maker	6
(13) In Ships	5
Shipbldr., Shipwright	0
Block, Oar, Mast,--Mak.	0
Boat, Barge,--Builder	3
Sailmaker	2
Others	0
(14) In Houses and Buildings	1,431
House Proprietor	51
House Agent	17
Architect	25
Surveyor	5
Builder	74
Carpenter, Joiner	415
Bricklayer	431
Marble Mason	2
Mason, Pavior	111
Slater, Tiler	7
Plasterer	44
Paperhanger	3
Plumber, Painter, Glazr.	246
Others	0
(15) In Furniture	204
Cabinet Maker, Uphol.	145
Undertaker	1
Chair-maker	25
Picture-frame Maker	1
Carver, Gilder	15
Bedstead, Mattress,--Mak.	2
Furniture Broker	14
Others	1
(16) In Implements	76
Wheelwright	49
Millwright	14
Other Implement Mkrs.	13
(17) In Chemicals	117
Manuf. Chemist, Laborer	4
Dye, Colour,--manuf.	2
Dyer, Calenderer	103
Others	8
11. Persons working and Dealing in the Textile Fabrics and in Dress	7,041
(1) In Wool and Worsted	803
Woolstapler	81
Felt manufacture	0
Woollen Cloth manuf.	125
Clothier	7
Fuller	16
Wool, Woollen,--Dyer	41
Worsted manufacture	517
Stuff manufacture	0
Flannel manufacture	0
Blanket manufacture	0
Carpet, Rug,--manuf.	6
Others	10
(2) In Silk	83
Silk manufacture	61
Silk Dyer, Printer	8
Silk Mercer	1
Ribbon manufacture	4
Others	9
(3) In Cotton and Flax	117
Flax, Linen,--manuf.	5
Thread manufacture	0
Lace manufacture	14
Cotton manufacture	69
Fustian manufacture	0
Muslin manufacture	0
Calico, Cotton,--Printer	0
Calico, Cotton,--Dyer	1
Others	28
(4) In Mixed Materials (1, 2, 3.)	432
Packer and Presser	0
Weaver (undefined)	26
Manchester Warehmn.	1
Draper, Mercer	137
Others	268
(5) In Dress	5,556
Hairdresser, Wig-maker	55
Hatter, Hat manuf.	62
Straw Plait manuf.	0
Straw Hat, Bonnet Mak.	1
Shawl manufacture	0
Furrier	2
Tailor	383
Clothes Dealer, Outfitr.	5
Button-maker	1
Hose manufacture	3,323
Hosier, Haberdasher	222
Glover, Leather, &c.	92
Shoemaker, Bootmaker	1,362
Patten, Clog,--Maker	1
Umbrella, Stick,--Mak.	7
Others providing Dress	40
(6) In Hemp and other Fibrous Materials	50
Mat Maker, Seller	4
Rope, Cord,--Maker	38
Canvas Maker, Dealer	0
Sailcloth manufacture	0
Others	8
12. Persons working and dealing in Food and Drinks	1,246
(1) In Animal Food	373
Cowkeeper, Milkseller	60
Cheesemonger	10
Butcher, Meat Salesman	251
Provision Curer, Dealer	22
Poulterer, Game Dealer	6
Fishmonger	24
Others	0
(2) In Vegetable Food	354
Corn Merchant, Dealer	23
Miller	49
Flour Dealer, Agent	11
Baker	177
Confectioner, Pastry Ck.	47
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	30
Fruit, Flower,--Vendor	5
Potato Merchant	0
Seed Mercht., Seedsman	6
Sugar Refiner	3
Others	3
(3) In Drinks and Stimulants	519
Maltster	55
Brewer, &c.	72
Wine and Spirit Mercht.	21
Distiller, Rectifier	0
Cellarman	3
Ginger Br., Sod. Wat. Ma.	2
Grocer, Tea Dealer	317
Tobo., Cig., Snuff, manuf.	25
Tobacconist	14
Others	10
13. Persons working and dealing in Animal Substances	186
(1) In Grease, Gut, Bones, Horn, Ivory, and Whalebone	34
Soap-boiler	1
Tallow-chandler	13
Comb-maker	2
Others	18
(2) In Skins, Feathers, and Quills	108
Fellmonger	14
Skinner	3
Tanner	12
Currier	75
Others	4
(3) In Hair	44
Hair, Bristle,--manuf.	0
Brush, Broom,--Maker	44
Others	0
14. Persons working and dealing in Vegetable Substances	323
(1) In Gums and Resins	16
Oil Miller, Refiner	0
Oil and Colourman	2
French-polisher	7
Japanner	1
Others	6
(2) In Wood	247
Timber Merch., Dealer	24
Wood Dealer	6
Sawyer	92
Fence, Hurdle,--Maker	0
Lath-maker	1
Turner	83
Box-maker	12
Cooper	20
Hoop Maker, Bender	0
Others	9
(3) In Bark	4
Cork Cutter, manuf.	4
Others Workers in Bark	0
(4) In Cane, Rush, and Straw	44
Basket-maker	37
Hay and Straw Dealer	5
Thatcher	1
Others	1
(5) In Paper	12
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4
Paper manufacture	1
Stationer (not Law)	2
Paper-stainer	0
Others Workers in Paper	5
15. Persons working and dealing in Minerals	992
(1) In Mining	24
Coal-miner	20
Copper-miner	0
Tin-miner	0
Lead-miner	0
Iron-miner	0
Others	4
(2) In Coal	196
Coal Merchant, Dealer	77
Coalheaver, Labourer	44
Coke Burner, Dealer	0
Chimney Sweeper	34
Gas Works Service	41
Other Workers in Coal	0
(3) In Stone, Clay	211
Stone Quarrier	2
Stone Cutter, Polisher	13
Slate Quarrier	0
Limestone Quar., Burner	3
Clay Labourer	0
Brick Maker, Dealer	119
Railway Labourer	32
Platelayer	5
Excavator, Navvy	8
Road Contractor, &c.	2
Road Labourer	7
Scavenger	15
Dust Collector	0
Others	5
(4) In Earthenware	29
Earthenware manuf.	5
Tobacco-pipe Makers	12
Earthenw., Glass, Dealer	12
Others	0
(5) In Glass	4
Glass manufacture	4
Other Workers in Glass	0
(6) In Salt	3
Salt manufacture	3
Other Dealers in Salt	0
(7) In Water	8
Waterworks Service	6
Others	2
(8) In Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones	20
Goldsmith, Jeweller	19
Plater, Plated Wareman	1
Others	0
(9) In Copper	1
Copper manufacture	0
Coppersmith	1
Others	0
(10) In Tin and Quicksilver	36
Tin manufacture	0
Tinman, Tinker	23
Tinplate Worker	13
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	108
Brass Founder, manuf.	7
Brazier	23
Locksmith, Bellhanger	15
Gasfitter	22
Wire Maker, Drawer	1
Wire Worker, Weaver	3
Others	37
(14) In Iron and Steel	352
Iron manufacture	117
Whitesmith	28
Blacksmith	98
Nail manufacture	37
Anchor, Chain,--Smith	1
Boiler-maker	16
Ironmonger	35
Hardwareman, Dealer	2
Steel manufacture	0
Grinder (branch undef.)	0
Others	18
16. Labourers and others - Branch of Labour undefined	859
(1) General Labourers	654
Labourer	654
(2) Other Persons of indefinite Occupations	205
Mechanic	77
Shopman	6
Apprentice	2
Others of indef. occu.	120
17. Persons of Rank or Property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	70
(1) Persons of Rank or property, not returned under any Office or Occupation	70
Gentleman	52
Annuitant	18
18. Persons supported by the Community and of no specified Occupation	90
(1) On Income from voluntary Sources and Rates	89
Dependent on Relatives	0
Almserperson, no stat. occ.	12
Pauper, no stated occ.	19
Lunatic, no stated occ.	27
Others	31
(2) Prisoners and others of Criminal Class	0
Prisoner, no stated occ.	0
(3) Vagrants and Gipsies	1
Vagrant, Beggar	1
Gipsy	0
19. Persons of no stated Rank, Profession, or Occupation	136
Visitor, no stated occ.	2
Others of no stated occupation or condition	134

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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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.

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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.