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.	71	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	25	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	8	-
Police	20	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	14	-
Other Local or County Official	4	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	6	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	271	160
Clergymen (Established Church)	9	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	17	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	4	2
Theological Student	29	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	3	-
Barrister, Solicitor	23	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	34	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	11	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	5	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	1	11
Schoolmaster	36	108
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	9	26
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	31	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Painter (artist)	7	2
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Architect	15	-
Musician, Music Master	9	9
Art Student	4	-
Photographer	5	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	143	1,351
Domestic Coachman, Groom	70	-
Domestic Gardener	40	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	19	1,238
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	12	13
College, Club Service	1	-
Cook (not domestic)	-	2
Charwoman	-	49
Washing and Bathing Service	-	46
Hospital and Institution Service	-	1
Others engaged in Service	-	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	462	7
Merchant	5	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	37	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	11	1
Accountant	12	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	4	1
Commercial Traveller	98	1
Commercial Clerk	234	2
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	29	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	28	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	269	8
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Railway Guard	2	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	74	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	3	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	15	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	75	1
Tramway Companies' Service	26	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	32	1
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	30	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	5	3
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	197	4
Farmer, Grazier	22	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	6	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	60	2
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	9	-
Gardener (not domestic)	96	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	18	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	14	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	101	8
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	12	-
Bookbinder	10	6
Printer	63	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	4	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	12	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	276	2
Engine, Machine Maker	55	-
Millwright	34	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	65	1
Boiler Maker	18	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	78	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	4	-
File Maker	2	-
Needle Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	6	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	6	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	2	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	456	11
Builder	13	1
Carpenter, Joiner	135	1
Bricklayer	42	1
Mason	105	-
Slater, Tiler	6	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	19	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	39	-
Painter, Glazier	51	-
Cabinet Maker	19	3
French Polisher	3	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	6	-
Gas Fitter	4	4
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Carver, Gilder	8	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	45	-
Coachmaker	14	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	4	-
Wheelwright	15	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	4	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	7	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	44	1
Dye, Paint Manufacture	3	-
Chemist, Druggist	22	1
Manufacturing Chemist	9	-
Drysalter	10	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	8	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	6	-
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	2	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	275	45
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	21	5
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	4
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	2	-
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Maltster	13	-
Brewer	23	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	6	1
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	12	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	19	2
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	45	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	8	-
Fishmonger	6	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Corn Miller	6	-
Baker	2	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	8	11
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	11	5
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	83	11
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	702	485
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	232	275
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	35	2
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	76	32
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Fuller	4	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	75	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	4	11
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	28	41
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	9	3
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	2
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	5	74
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	91	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	80	25
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	16	10
Manchester Warehouseman	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	36	3
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
Others	1	4
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	295	361
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	7	16
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	63	63
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	233
Shawl Manufacture	-	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	19
Hosiery Manufacture	-	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	5	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	211	24
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	5	1
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	180	4
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	8	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	114	-
Currier	42	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	3	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	6	2
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	39	6
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	9	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	7	-
Sawyer	6	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	4	-
Paper Manufacture	1	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	7	5
Paper Stainer	2	-
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	600	7
Coal Miner	7	-
Lead Miner	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	25	-
Coalheaver	4	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	6	1
Stone Quarrier	19	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	9	-
Limeburner	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	9	-
Road Labourer	7	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	7	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	14	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	2
Glass Manufacture	3	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	7	1
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	4	2
[Iron Manufacture]	357	1
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	56	-
Whitesmith	2	-
Nail Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	12	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	3	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	24	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	4	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	267	43
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	11	13
Pawnbroker	7	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	3	1
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	6	2
Contractor (undefined)	6	-
General Labourer	155	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	59	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	10	3
Apprentice (undefined)	3	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	5	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	20
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	8	-
Town Drainage Service	3	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	91	300
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	91	300
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	72	3,452
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	69	3,450

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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.)