Volume 1

Census of Great Britain, 1851 : population tables, 2 Ages, civil condition, occupations, and birth-place of the people : with the numbers and ages of the blind, the deaf-and-dumb, and the inmates of workhouses, prisons, lunatic asylums, and hospitals.

  • Great Britain. General Register Office.
Date:
1854
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Credit: Census of Great Britain, 1851 : population tables, 2 Ages, civil condition, occupations, and birth-place of the people : with the numbers and ages of the blind, the deaf-and-dumb, and the inmates of workhouses, prisons, lunatic asylums, and hospitals. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    . ALPHABETICAL LIST • OF THE OCCUPATIONS RETURNED IN THE TABLES FOR THE COUNTIES, &, WITH A REFERENCE TO THE CLASSIFIED ARRANGEMENT ADOPTED. *t* Wliere the names avo printed in italics, the persons included are those only of the respective sub-classes not returned luider more spocifio denominations in the detailed Tables of Occupations in Counties, &o. A farther return of such persons, nndor their ])articular branches of employment, is given in Tallies for Great Britain, pp. cxxi-cxlix. In the case of Occupations not followed by both sexes, the Ucfereuce applies only to the Tables of Males or of Females, as may bo appropriate; but in All other instances the Reference is applicable to the Tables of either sex. Reference to Reference to Reference to Occupation. Occupation. , Occupation. Class. Sub- class. ni Glass. Sub- class. Class. ■ Sub- class. Accountant...... V 11. 1 l,ommerc'ial l. lerK .... V 11. 1 „ • 1 T> LTreenwicIi l^ensioner .... 11. 2 Actor ....... XI. 2 Comuiercial Traveller.... V 11. 1 Grinder (branch undeHncd) XIV. 14 Advocato (Scotland) .... III. 2 Com 1)11( 1/itj/, persons sujp^ovtcd hy the A V 11, 1 XIII. 2 Agent, Fartor ..... VII. 1 Oonl'ectioner . . - . -V111. 1 Groom (Domestic Servant) A'l. jlf/^nfs^ ]\[evch(-tuis, and Dccifci'S Cook (Domestic Scr\'ant) . . V 1. 2 Groom (not Domestic Servant), Horse- V II. 1 Cooper ...... A' T 1 r A111. S kcejiur,.!(ickey .... X. 1 A.^vioultural Labonvei (ont-door) . IX. 1 CopjJcr ninnnfaoturc .... XIV. 9 Guard, Postboy, Coachman (not Do- A-fivicultuyCy connected witli . . IX. 1 Coppcr-niiiier ..... V TV Ai V. y mestic Serva^nt) .... VIII. 2 Almsperson ..... XVII. 1 Coppersmith ..... Copjier, Workers, Dealers in Al V. 9 Glims, Oils, &c., AVorkers, Dealers in Gunsmith XIII. 3 XIV. 14 XIV. 0 XI. 10 A.yil)ii(xl Foody i\.Q^\x\^ \\\ . . . XII. 1 Cork-cntter...... A' IT r A 1 11. ,5 A.'iihnnls^ engaged about . . X. 1 Corn Mci'chant ..... Xllf. 1 ir 1 11 TT • rLaoerfiasiier, Hosier .... VI. 3 XVI. 1 t_'Otton, V ancrt,—J',\er .... Ai 1 I. 12 I In i I'dresser ..... A I. 3 ji.vhovictilttiTCi connected witli . IX. ^ Cotton, Calico,—Printer A 11 L. 12 Hair manufacture .... XII. 5 Architect ...... IV. 2 Cottou, Flax, AV'orkcrs, Dealers ui XIII. 12 T'lair, AVorkers, Dealers in ... XII. 5 Ji.T)ns, ens^af^od in manufacture of . XI. 10 Cot Ion manufacture .... XIII. 12 Harness Maker XI. 13 Army Half-pay Otticer 11. 1 Cowkeepcr, IMilkseller . • . XII. 1 Hatter VI. 3 Army Officer ..... II. 1 Currier ... . • XII. 3 jiawiv?!, 1 etuar ..... VII. 1 Artificial Flower Maker . . XI. 5 Customs ...... T 1. 1 Hemp manulactui'c .... XIII. 11 Auctioneer ...... VII. 1 Cutler ....... Ai V. 11 77>;«p. AVorkers, Dealers in XIII. 11 Author ...... IV. 1 Horse-dealer ..... X. 1 Uaugliter, (Trand-uau., oister, iNicce V . I loi'sekepper. Jockey, Groom ■ . X. 1 ■n XIII. 1 (not otherwise returned) . . JLovln'iiltxive, connected with . . IX. 3 Banker ... . • VI [. 1 Uc(tl CVS, Afjoits, and ]\Ic]'chct)its, VII. Ilose, Slocking,—manufacture . . VI. 3 Barpe, Boat,—Builder XI. 11 {Gcnci'ffl) ..... 1 Hosier, 1 labi'rda^'hcr .... VI. 3 Barge and Boatman . . . VIII. 3 Defence, engaged in . . . TT 11. lloiise Cmstrtwt 1(1 ti, cngag'od in . XI. 15 Jicfi'f/cs, in and connected with . . VIII. 3 Dej^endcnt on relatives ... XVII. 1 House Decorators, Builders . . XL 15 So,t1c, dealing in .... XIII. 5 JJesi''Peel's nwd Dveiiif/JitsiUCJi . . X I. 1 Housekeeper (Domestic Servant) . VI. 2 Barrister ...... III. 2 Die Sink(^rs, ]\[etlfillists ... XI. Housemaid (Domestic Servant) . . VI. 2 Basket-maker . * . . XIII. 10 Domestic Servant (General) • . VI. 2 House Proprietor .... VII. 1 Be(^rsh6p Keeper, Licciised \ ictualler XIII. Draper ...... XIII. 12 Beersliop Kco]>er's, Licensed \ ictual- D/'n/tf/Jifsiueii and Desifpieys, . . XI. / J. iujf)iemeri't inaiKers .... XL IS XIII. 2 Draym.an, Carman, Carrier, Garter . VIII. 1^ IiKicJinile o('('up.ttions, personsol . XA'. 2 Bellhanjjer, Locksmith . . XIV. 13 Di'i Ss, providing .... A I. 6 I)hlcfH 1.d• ill /j.'i ii/is, jiersons of . . XA'I. 1 Blacksmith ...... XIV. 11 Di'iifl's, Stuituletuis, dealing in . . XIII. Tiil'un! ! 11'i(U>, connected with . VIII. 3 Block and Print Cutter . . . . XIII. *J l)i'0\'er ...... X. 1 Julaii'l Ixcvcnue ..... Innkeeper I. 1 J^ocirdiufi and Lodfiiua . . * VI. 1 J 'I Ugglhb ...... III. (5 VI. 1 !Boat and Bargeman .... Tin. 3 Di'iif/s and SarQicdt Justrumeiits. Innkeeper's AY ifc .... VI. 1 Boat, Barf^e,— lii lilder ■ * ■ XI. 11 dealing in ..... III. t) Inn Ser'' ant ..... VI. 2 Boiler-maker . . . • XIV. 11 Dyer, Scourer, Calenderer . . XI. 1 Iron manufacture .... XIA'. 14 J^oues, Grccisc, &c., dealing? in xn. 2 Iron-miner ...... XIV. 14 Bonnet-maker . • * ■ • VI. 3 rjartnonware and Glass Dealer . XIV. •> 1 ronmonger ..... Troll, Steel, AVox'kers, Dealers in . XIV. 14 Bookbinder . • ■ • • XI. 1 LartlK'n\\'ar(* manufacture ... XIV. 3 XIV. 14 Bookseller, Publisher , , . > XI. 1 Ef'sl Indin Service .... I. 3 Box-maker XIII. 7 rjfUL-oi, Nv'rilcr ..... IV'. 1 T T n XT 1 jocKey, i_Trooin, lioi'scKceper . . X. 1 Brassfouuder ..... XIV. 13 Kmbroiderer ..... XII. 7 Joiner, Carpcutcr .... XI. 15 XIV. 13 Engine and jMachiue Maker . xr. 11 Brewer ...... XIII. 2 Engraver ...... XI. 4 T- ■< + ivnittcr « • • . . XII. 6 Bricklayer ...... XI. 15 Eiif/i'avi}i(/s and Fictuves, employed Brickmaker...... XIV. 2 about ...... XI. 4 Labourer (In-aiich undelined) XV. 1 Broker ...... VII. 1 I/aee manufactiu'e .... XIII. 12 Broom and Brush ^laker . XII. .5 1 actor, Agent ..... VII. 1 Lanil Proprietor IX. 1 BrotVier, Xephcw, Son, Grandson (not Fancy Goods manufacture (Silk) xri. 7 Latii-niaker ..... XIII. 6 otherwise returned) V. 3 Farmer ...... IX. 1 La'uulry-keeper, A^'asherwonian, Brush and Broom Maker . . XII. 5 rami Ji.uliU ..... IX. 1 i^Ianglcr ...... VI. 3 Builder . . . . - . XI. 15 Farmer's, (brazier's, Daughter, Law Cici'k ...... III. 5 Butcher ...... xir. 1 *' Granddau., Sister, Niece IX. 1 Daw Coin't Officers .... III. 5 XII. 1 Farmer's, Grazier's, Son, Grand- Law Stationers ..... III. 5 Button-maker ..... XIV. 13 son, Brother, Nephew . IX. 1 Lawyers ...... III. 2 Farmer's, Grazier's, Wife IX. 1 Lead manufacture .... XIA'. 12 Cab, Ooacn Owner .... VIII. 2 Farm Servant (in-door) IX. 1 Lead-miner ...... XIV. 12 f'abinet-maker, Upholsterer . Calenderer, Dj'cr, Scourer . . . XIII. 7 Faj'rier, Vcteriiinry Surgeon X. 1 Lead, AV'oi'kcrs, Dealers in XIA^ 12 XI. 17 tfiillicrs, Qttills, Dealers ni XII. 4 Xcr/^/zf?/*, AVorkers in .... XII. 3 Calico, Cotton,—T)yer .... XIII. 12 Fellmonger XII. 3 Licensed A ictualler, Beershop Keeper XIII. 2 Calico, Cotton,—Printer . . . XIII. 13 Fif/;'.res and Cavving, employed about XI. 5 Licensed Victuallei's, Beershop Keep- Canal Service ..... VIII. 3 File-maker ...... XI A'. 11 er's AV'ife XIII. 2 Cfine, Jiush, Strct w, Workers in . . XIII. 10 Fine Arts, engaged in ... IV. 2 Limestone Burner, Quarrier XIV. 2 A^II. 1 Fisherm.an ...... X. 1 1 inen. Flax manul'acluro . XIII. 12 Cap-maker ....... VI. 3 Fishmonger . . . , XII. 1 Lint ma.nuf:!ctiu'(5 .... XIU. 12 Carman, Carrier, (barter. Drayman VIII. 2 Flax, Cotton, AVorkers,Dealers in XIII. 12 Ditcralvi-c, engaged in IV. 1 Carpenter, Joiner .... XI. 15 Flax, Linen manufacture . XIII. 12 Livery-stalile Keeiicr .... VIIL 2 Carpet and Hup: manufacture XII. 6 Flour Deahn- XIII. 1 Locai Boni d, Ollicer of , • I. 2 CnrrinffC-'/iiffh'iiiff, connected with XI 12 Fi'auie-niakcr ..... A' T T r Alii. () Local Oilieers, ..... J 2 Carrier, Carter, Drayman, C'arnian viii. 2 French Polisher XIII. 3 Locksuiith, liellhanger xiV. 13 Carter, Drayman, Carman, Carrier VIII. 2 Fuller XII. 0 Lodging-house Kcejicr VI. 1 Cattle, Sliecp,—Dealer, Salesman . X. 1 VI. 3 Lunatic of no stated occupation XVII. 1 XIV. 8 Fustian manufacture .... xin. 12 Carvivg nndFigid'es, employed about XI. 5 Machine and Engine Maker Machines and Tools, dealing in . XL 11 xm. 7 Gamekeeper X. 1 XL 11 Charitable Institution, Officer of VI. 1 Games, Nports, and Shows, nersons Maltster XIII. 2 Charwoman VI. 2 connected with .... XL G Mangier, WasherVi'oman, Laundry- Cheesemonger XII. 1 Gardener IX. 3 keeper VI. Chelsea Pensioner .... 11. 1 Gardener (Domestic Servant) VI. 2 Manufacturer, Shopman, Mechanic Chcmirals, enframed in manuf. of XI. 17 Gasworks Service .... XIV. 1 (branch miileliued) .... XV. 2 Chimney Sweeper .... XIV. 1 General Merchants, Dealers, and Mitrble Jlasou XIV. 2 Chnrrh Officers .... III. 4 Agents ...... VII. 1 Marine n. 2 Civil Engineer XI. 7 Geiitli'rian, Independent . XVI. 1 jMason, Pavior XL 15 Clay, Stone, A\'orkers in . XIV. 2 Gentlcw(.nian, Inde))endent XVI. 1 Mechaiuc, Manufactui'cr, Shopman III. 1 Gilder, Car\cr ..... XIV. 8 (branch inidelined) .... XV. 2 Clog, Patten Maker .... VI. 3 Glass and Earthenware Dealer . XIV. 3 Jlcdaltisis, Die Sinkers XI. 8 (3 Glass nianuractui'e .... XIV. 4 3/edical Men ..... Ilf. 3 Coach, Cab Owner .... VIII. 2 Glass, AVoi kers in ... . XIV. 4 Merchant VII. 1 XI. 12 Glazier, Painter, Plumber . XI. 15 Messages, employed about . VIII. 6 Coachman (Domestic Servant) . VI. 2 Glo\ er (nintcrial not slated) VI. 3 Messenger, Porter (not Govt.) . VIII. 6 Coachman (not Domestie Servant), G(}ld and Silrer, Workers in XIV. 8 Midwil'e VI. 2 Guaril, Postboy . ' . VIII. 2 . Goldsmith, Silversmith XIV. 8 Milkseller, Cowkccper XIL 1 Coal Heaver, Coal Labourer XIV. 1 Governess IV. 4 Miller XIII. 1 Coal Merchant or Dealer . XIV. 1 Gorei'uiuent Officers I. 1 Milliner VI. 3 XIV. 1 Grazier IX. 1 Jlillwright XL 16 Coal, Workers in XIV. 1 Grazier's, Fanner's, Wife IX. 1 Alinistcr ...... III. 1 Colour and Oilman .... XIII. 3 Grease, Jiones, &.C., dealing in XII. 2 Mixed Metals, AVorkers, Dealers in XIV. 13 XI.