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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

St James's 1863

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]

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Table: The tabulation of the occupations of females is a new feature in the Census, and has a considerable interest for parishes like our own, where the female so largely preponderates over the male population.

The tabulation of the occupations of females is a new feature in the Census, and has a considerable interest for parishes like our own, where the female so largely preponderates over the male population.

OCCUPATIONS OF FEMALES.OCCUPATIONS OF FEMALES.
Total of Females,12,057Order
VI.—continued.
OrderShopkeeper,7
I.Other General Dealers,5
Post Office,2VII.
Union & Parish Officer,1Carrier, Carter,1
III.Others,1
Pew Opener,5Warehouse Woman,1
Other Church Officers,1Mess. Port, Errand Girl,1
Druggist,1VIII.
Midwife,4Land Proprietor,11
Other Dealers in Drugs,2Farmer's "Wife,"4
In Literature,1Farmer's "Dau." "Gra.dau." "Str." "Niece,"2
Artist, Painter,10
Others,5Gardener,1
Musician,9Others in Horticulture,1
Music-mistress,10IX.
Actress,5Engaged about Animals,1
InTheatres, Exhibitions1X.
Schoolmistress,18Bookseller, Publisher,4
Teacher of Languages,7Bookbinder,24
General Teacher,7Printer,2
Governess,50Others in Publications,6
Other Teachers,3In Musical Instruments,3
IV.In Maps, Pictures,4
Wives (not oth. des.),3801Artificial Flower maker,31
Widows (not oth. des.),329Toy Maker, Dealer,4
Children and Relatives,514Bow, Bat, Tackle, Mak.4
Scholars (so described),3Watchmkr. Clockmkr3
V.Others,1
Innkeeper,Hotelkeeper,4Surgical Instrumt. Mak.6
Innkeeper's "Wife,"26In manuf. of Arms,1
Publican,17Others,1
Publican's "Wife,"91Carriage Maker,2
Lodging-house Keeper,110Saddler,Harness Maker,4
Lodg -ho.Kpr.'s"Wife,"58House Proprietor,18
Coffee house Keeper,23Painter, Plumber,Glazr.2
Officer of Institution,3Others,3
Others,13Cabinet Maker, Uphol.38
Domst. Serv (General),1704Furniture Broker,6
Housekeeper,239Others,4
Cook,371Dyer, Calenderer,1
Housemaid,496XI.
Nurse,136Worsted manafacture,1
Laundrymaid,6Berlin Wool Dir. Wkr.8
Inn Servant,130Carpet, Rug,—manuf1
Hosp.Attent. Nurse, &c.1Silk manufacture,2
Nurse(not Domst.Serv.)73Fancy Goods (Silk),1
Charwoman,194Others,14
VI.Lace manufacture,10
In Mercantile Pursuits,25Calico, Cotton,—Dyer,6
Pawnbroker,1Others,19
Gen. Dlr. Costermonger,11Weaver (undefined),4