Trunch 1861 Census
In 1861 there were 124 households in Trunch with 229 men and 235 women giving a total population of 464
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Agriculture was still the main activity in 1861 with 10 farms, 50 farm labourers and 17 farm boys. There were also 3 retired labourers and I retired farmer. William Primrose's farm was now only 440 acres and he seems to have given his son, William Junior, 170 acres but they were still the main landowners by far.
Other occupations. There was a wide range of other occupations in the village. Several were associated with the brewery:- 3 brewers, 1 maltster, 1 brewer's clerk, 6 brewer's labourers and 1 horseman at the brewery. Others were:- Dressmakers/Tailoresses (11), Carpenters/wheelwrights (8), Servants (7), Carter (6), Blacksmith (6), Shoemaker (6), Housemaid (6), Groom/stable boy (5), Thatcher (4), Brickmaker (4), Bricklayer (3), Grocer (3), Butcher (3), Gardener (2), Nurseryman (2), Ratcatcher (2), Cook (2), Laundress (2), Publican (2) Saddle/harness maker (2), and 1 each of the following - Charwoman, Schoolmaster, Schoolmistress, Lecturer, Tailor, Hawker, Rector, Police Officer, Sieve and Riddle Maker, Solicitor, Coachman, Kitchen boy, Housekeeper, Gamekeeper, Nursemaid, and Cordwainer. There were also several pensioners and some who described themselves as independent, fund holder, land proprietor, and gentleman.
N.B. The numbers include apprentices and a few people gave 2 occupations.
Residents and Visitors from outside Norfolk Although the vast majority of residents in 1861 were born in Trunch or nearby villages, there were a few people from further afield in Norfolk and 25 people who were born outside Norfolk. This is more than double the figure in 1851 and although the railway to this area was still a long way off, it may be that the roads were being improved. Both Inns were hosting visitors from London and Leicestershire, the Policeman and Nurseryman were from Essex, one of the Blacksmiths from London and one of the Brewers was from Kent. Also living near the Tee was William Small, a retired Coastguard, who was born in the Isle of Wight. As one of his sons was born in Trimingham it seems likely that he ended his career as a Coastguard on the Norfolk coast.
Other occupations. There was a wide range of other occupations in the village. Several were associated with the brewery:- 3 brewers, 1 maltster, 1 brewer's clerk, 6 brewer's labourers and 1 horseman at the brewery. Others were:- Dressmakers/Tailoresses (11), Carpenters/wheelwrights (8), Servants (7), Carter (6), Blacksmith (6), Shoemaker (6), Housemaid (6), Groom/stable boy (5), Thatcher (4), Brickmaker (4), Bricklayer (3), Grocer (3), Butcher (3), Gardener (2), Nurseryman (2), Ratcatcher (2), Cook (2), Laundress (2), Publican (2) Saddle/harness maker (2), and 1 each of the following - Charwoman, Schoolmaster, Schoolmistress, Lecturer, Tailor, Hawker, Rector, Police Officer, Sieve and Riddle Maker, Solicitor, Coachman, Kitchen boy, Housekeeper, Gamekeeper, Nursemaid, and Cordwainer. There were also several pensioners and some who described themselves as independent, fund holder, land proprietor, and gentleman.
N.B. The numbers include apprentices and a few people gave 2 occupations.
Residents and Visitors from outside Norfolk Although the vast majority of residents in 1861 were born in Trunch or nearby villages, there were a few people from further afield in Norfolk and 25 people who were born outside Norfolk. This is more than double the figure in 1851 and although the railway to this area was still a long way off, it may be that the roads were being improved. Both Inns were hosting visitors from London and Leicestershire, the Policeman and Nurseryman were from Essex, one of the Blacksmiths from London and one of the Brewers was from Kent. Also living near the Tee was William Small, a retired Coastguard, who was born in the Isle of Wight. As one of his sons was born in Trimingham it seems likely that he ended his career as a Coastguard on the Norfolk coast.
