Literacy by Gender
| Data for 1841 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether able to read & write | Male | Female |
| Able to read & write |
105,016
|
54,394
|
| Able to read but not write |
35,147
|
38,013
|
| Unable to read or write |
195,529
|
247,712
|
| Data for 1851 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether able to read & write | Male | Female |
| Able to read & write |
89,165
|
57,019
|
| Able to read but not write |
28,381
|
32,519
|
| Unable to read or write |
135,192
|
169,512
|
| Data for 1861 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether able to read & write | Male | Female |
| Able to read & write |
86,795
|
64,636
|
| Able to read but not write |
23,007
|
26,073
|
| Unable to read or write |
92,018
|
113,915
|
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The 1831 census provided information at parish-level on the number of males aged over 20 in each of nine occupational categories. Here we group those nine into four to identify the main sectors: "Agriculture" combines large- and small-scale farmers with agricultural labourers. "Manufacturing" focuses on new factory-based industries. "Retail and handicrafts" covers those in small businesses who sold products they made themselves. "Other" covers "capitalists" and professionals, labourers outside agriculture, servants ...
and "others".