Vision of Britain | 1881 Census: Ages

1881 Census of England and Wales, Tables: Ages, Condition as to Marriage, Occupations and Birthplaces of people, Table 10 : " Occupations of Males and Females in the Division and its Registration Counties".

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OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	308	27
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	145	24
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	48	1
Prison Service, &c.	1	1
Police	91	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	18	-
Other Local or County Official	3	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	2	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	27	4
Army Officer (effective/retired)	10	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	5	4
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	3	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	760	522
Clergymen (Established Church)	16	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	18	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	7	4
Theological Student	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	8	4
Barrister, Solicitor	94	-
Law Student	14	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	186	3
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	39	-
Dentist	15	-
Medical Student, Assistant	24	4
Subordinate Medical Service	4	83
Schoolmaster	69	208
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	28	131
School Service, and others connected with teaching	8	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	21	4
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	12	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	3	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	1
Civil Engineer	28	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	12	-
Painter (artist)	25	10
Engraver (artist)	16	-
Sculptor	2	1
Architect	35	-
Musician, Music Master	28	48
Art Student	7	8
Photographer	17	8
Actor	7	2
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	5	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	364	3,626
Domestic Coachman, Groom	91	2
Domestic Gardener	150	3
Domestic Indoor Servant	50	3,286
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	58	40
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Cook (not domestic)	5	2
Charwoman	-	49
Washing and Bathing Service	5	235
Hospital and Institution Service	1	8
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,952	56
Merchant	95	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	177	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	25	-
Accountant	78	2
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	13	4
Commercial Traveller	205	2
Commercial Clerk	1,087	40
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	6	-
Banker	5	-
Bank Service	161	3
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	97	4
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	680	12
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Railway Guard	6	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	3	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	212	-
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	9	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	69	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	120	-
Tramway Companies' Service	6	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	2	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	6	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	18	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	8	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	111	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	95	2
Telegraph, Telephone Service	11	10
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	168	8
Farmer, Grazier	14	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	24	1
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	29	5
Gardener (not domestic)	96	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	56	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	28	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	16	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	5	-
Gamekeeper	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	299	15
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	58	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	4	-
Bookbinder	24	11
Printer	170	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	14	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	25	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	4	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	214	10
Engine, Machine Maker	15	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	13	-
Boiler Maker	2	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	1	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	3	-
Pencil Maker (Wood)	1	-
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	51	4
Philosophical Instrument Maker	34	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	10	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	6	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	5	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	54	-
Type Cutter, Founder	2	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	4
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	2	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	3	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,253	23
Builder	102	-
Carpenter, Joiner	351	4
Bricklayer	193	2
Mason	46	1
Slater, Tiler	5	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	46	-
Paperhanger	20	-
Plumber	83	-
Painter, Glazier	202	-
Cabinet Maker	87	4
French Polisher	9	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	17	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	-	1
Gas Fitter	39	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	8	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	4	-
Wood Carver	4	-
Carver, Gilder	22	-
Dealer in Works of Art	5	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	8	7
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	50	1
Coachmaker	16	-
Wheelwright	18	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	12	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	61	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	6	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	4	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	39	-
Manufacturing Chemist	8	-
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
Drysalter	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	25	6
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	23	4
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	2	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	698	57
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	55	3
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	14
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	6	3
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Brewer	10	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	12	2
Cellarman	17	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	39	2
Milkseller, Dairyman	63	2
Cheesemonger, Butterman	17	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	107	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	18	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	5	-
Fishmonger	21	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	33	1
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	88	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	19	12
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	46	2
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	4	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	126	6
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	5	-
Others Dealing in Food	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	230	88
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	5	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	16	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	9	-
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Ribbon Manufacture	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	11	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	6	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	12	2
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	7	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	-
Manchester Warehouseman	11	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	119	67
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	5
Trimming Maker, Dealer	6	3
Embroiderer	2	5
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	275	542
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	13	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	78	26
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	14	415
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	12	62
Hosiery Manufacture	3	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	21	22
Glover, Glove Maker	4	1
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	100	8
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	16	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	8	3
Accoutrement Maker	3	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	57	20
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	5	-
Comb Maker	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	11	4
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	9	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	9	2
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	15	6
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	7
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	181	31
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Oil and Colourman	13	-
Japanner	2	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	4	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	17	-
Sawyer	7	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	4	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	10	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	6	4
Envelope Maker	1	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	70	19
Card, Pattern Card Maker	4	-
Paper Stainer	17	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	3	3
Ticket, Label Writer	4	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	398	14
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	24	-
Coalheaver	9	-
Gas Works Service	20	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	12	-
Limeburner	4	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	10	-
Paviour	1	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	4	-
Platelayer	11	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	13	-
Others	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	6	-
Glass Manufacture	18	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	13	4
Waterworks Service	17	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	95	2
Gold, Silver, Beater	1	2
Others	7	2
[Iron Manufacture]	9	1
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	23	-
Whitesmith	6	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	34	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	1
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	6	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	14	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	4	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	4	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
Others	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	603	105
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	43	20
Pawnbroker	7	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	5	-
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	26	5
Contractor (undefined)	7	-
General Labourer	412	9
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	19	2
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	54	19
Apprentice (undefined)	13	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	15	2
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	46
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	13	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	13	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	311	1,059
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	311	1,059
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	306	6,643
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	4	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	302	6,638

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Notes:

The following notes to the table appeared in the original report.

1	This table is a very special case: The original Table 10 as published by Division in the 1881 census reports was limited to data for Registration Divisions, their component Registration Counties, and just those Urban Sanitary Districts with populations of over 50,000. Data presented here for counties and higher-level units are taken from the published reports, as usual, but we also include in A Vision of Britain through Time data for Registration Districts, sub-Districts and Civil Parishes which never appeared in the original reports. These were specially created for us by the History Data Service at the University of Essex and derive from the complete transcription of the individual-level Enumerators Book data coordinated by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
2	In creating these data, each occupation listed in the enumerators books has been assigned as far as possible to the relevant category used in the published reports, but some additional categories with labels in square brackets unavoidably appear. Unlike the published statistics for higher-level units, these specially-calculated data for districts and parishes include persons under 15 or over 65. For these and other reasons, no attempt has been made to ensure that county totals for the districts or parishes match the published county totals. The remaining notes are those that appeared below the original published table.
3	NOTE.--Persons returned as engaged in more than one occupation have been referred to the one that appeared to be of most importance; or if there was no difference in this respect, to the one first given by the person in his or her return. In some cases special rules have been followed: e.g. "Clergyman and Schoolmaster" in combination has always been referred to "Schoolmaster"; a Member of Parliament or Peer engaged in any branch of commerce or industry has always been referred to this latter, not to "Peer, M.P.".
4	The numbers returned under any heading include Labourers, Apprentices, and Assistants, as well as Masters, but not Clerks, Messengers, Errand boys, Porters, or Watchmen, for which occupations there are special headings. Civil, Military, and Naval Clerks, Law, Bank, Insurance, and Railway Clerks, and Government and Railway Porters, are, however, exceptions to this rule. Many young persons, being Apprentices or Assistants, have therefore been referred to occupations usually followed by adults. Women also, chiefly widows or orphans carrying on the business of their deceased husbands or fathers, will sometimes be found under occupations commonly followed by men only.
5	Persons returned as retired from any business have not been referred to that business. Inmates of workhouses have been referred to their trades, unless their age or infirmities showed that they were past work. But persons who might be supposed to be only temporarily separated from their usual employment, such as Prisoners, and Patients in General Hospitals, have been classed under their usual occupations.
6	In some cases, for convenience of space, the male designation, e.g. "Schoolmaster", alone is given, instead of "Schoolmaster, Schoolmistress".

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Acknowledgments:

We are grateful to the following contributors. If you make use of the data in your own work, please follow any instructions given here on acknowledgment and re-use.

(1) Kevin Schurer (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge). Role: editor. Restrictions on use: the data cannot be accessed, although the Vision of Britain system may present them graphically (any other use requires the contributor's permission.)

(2) Matthew Woollard (UK Data Service, University of Essex). Role: editor. Restrictions on use: the data cannot be accessed, although the Vision of Britain system may present them graphically (any other use requires the contributor's permission.)