Statistical Papers: Based on the Census of England and Wales, 1851, and Relating to the Occupations of the People and the Increase of Population 1841-51 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas A. Welton

9780332818016: Statistical Papers: Based on the Census of England and Wales, 1851, and Relating to the Occupations of the People and the Increase of Population 1841-51 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332818012 ISBN 13: 9780332818016

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how Victorian England counted work and what those numbers reveal about communities.

This nonfiction work presents the 1851 census data on occupations in England and Wales. It explains the framework for classifying workers into nine broad classes and shows how these categories shape our understanding of local economies. The author highlights how regional patterns—especially in mining, manufacturing, commerce, and governmental roles—color the occupation map of the country.

Readers will gain insight into the method behind the statistics, including how classifications are applied and refined. The volume also points to the targeted locations and local peculiarities that influence the most common jobs in a given area, setting the stage for further analysis of historical demographics.

Clear explanation of the nine occupation classes and how they relate to the population
Discussion of regional influences on jobs, such as mining, manufacturing, and trade
Guidance on interpreting census classifications and their limitations
Context for using 1851 data to study local economies and social history

Ideal for readers of social history, demographics, and Victorian-era census work.

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