Persons aged 15+ by Sex & Irish 1841/51 Occupational Classification
| Data for 1841 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1841 Irish Occupational Categories | Male | Female |
| Food |
94,360
|
12,181
|
| Clothing |
6,599
|
11,850
|
| Lodging, &c. |
8,939
|
68
|
| Health |
181
|
209
|
| Charity |
5
|
4
|
| Justice |
1,062
|
5
|
| Education |
666
|
235
|
| Religion |
280
|
50
|
| Unclassified |
8,030
|
18,401
|
| Data for 1851 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1841 Irish Occupational Categories | Male | Female |
| Food |
66,635
|
14,756
|
| Clothing |
4,488
|
8,940
|
| Lodging, &c. |
6,934
|
222
|
| Health |
143
|
222
|
| Charity |
60
|
48
|
| Justice |
1,715
|
10
|
| Education |
529
|
266
|
| Religion |
313
|
70
|
| Unclassified |
7,256
|
14,353
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 1841 | 1841 Census of Ireland, Report, Table 1 , 'General table' |
| 1851 | 1851 Census of Ireland, General, Table 1 , 'General Table.' |
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