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".

List Fulham RegD/PLU	Hammersmith Vest/Ch/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	573	21
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	214	18
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	78	-
Prison Service, &c.	61	1
Police	170	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	30	-
Other Local or County Official	14	1
East Indian and Colonial Service	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	96	3
Army Officer (effective/retired)	38	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	20	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	19	2
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	8	-
Seaman, R.N.	4	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,198	1,138
Clergymen (Established Church)	32	1
Roman Catholic Priest	11	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	14	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	16	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	1	114
Theological Student	22	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	9
Barrister, Solicitor	82	-
Law Student	12	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	119	1
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	62	1
Dentist	28	16
Medical Student, Assistant	39	1
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	11	264
Schoolmaster	125	238
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	55	272
School Service, and others connected with teaching	14	5
Author, Editor, Journalist	43	9
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	19	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	12	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	11	1
Civil Engineer	75	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	23	-
Painter (artist)	106	48
Engraver (artist)	10	1
Sculptor	4	-
Architect	68	-
Musician, Music Master	70	97
Art Student	17	18
Photographer	32	8
Actor	22	25
Art, Music, Theatre Service	7	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	7	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	20	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	536	6,364
Domestic Coachman, Groom	26	-
Domestic Gardener	32	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	175	4,247
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	145	80
College, Club Service	7	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	7	6
Cook (not domestic)	2	2
Charwoman	3	203
Washing and Bathing Service	118	1,807
Hospital and Institution Service	11	16
Others engaged in Service	7	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,842	71
Merchant	51	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	149	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	70	-
Accountant	96	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	20	3
Commercial Traveller	220	1
Commercial Clerk	1,035	58
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	14	-
Bank Service	109	2
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	11	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	67	5
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,837	14
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	82	-
Railway Guard	40	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	5	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	437	6
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	25	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	326	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	471	-
Tramway Companies' Service	3	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	4	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	47	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	61	-
Ship Steward, Cook	3	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	9	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	61	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	245	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	13	4
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	341	20
Farmer, Grazier	14	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	2	-
Farm Bailiff	5	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	65	3
Shepherd	2	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	4	1
Woodman	28	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	34	13
Gardener (not domestic)	187	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	207	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	8	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	137	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	35	1
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	12	-
Drover	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	7	1
Fisherman	5	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	221	16
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	63	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	13	2
Bookbinder	13	4
Printer	100	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	16	7
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	11	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	3	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	2	2
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	474	19
Engine, Machine Maker	56	2
Millwright	4	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	96	-
Boiler Maker	13	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	7	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	7	-
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	59	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	8	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	10	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	6	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	8	1
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	178	1
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	5	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	9	10
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	-	4
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	5	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	3,633	50
Builder	206	1
Carpenter, Joiner	989	3
Bricklayer	605	1
Mason	221	1
Slater, Tiler	24	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	249	1
Paperhanger	41	-
Plumber	199	1
Painter, Glazier	620	7
Cabinet Maker	172	20
French Polisher	51	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	50	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	7	-
Gas Fitter	96	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	28	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	11	-
Others	4	-
Wood Carver	9	-
Carver, Gilder	29	7
Dealer in Works of Art	12	2
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	3	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	216	3
Coachmaker	127	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	5	-
Wheelwright	43	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	4	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	36	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	32	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	24	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	4	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	79	4
Dye, Paint Manufacture	3	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	57	2
Manufacturing Chemist	17	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	46	19
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	36	17
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	10	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,414	135
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	127	12
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	4	37
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	17	10
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	31	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	32	5
Cellarman	17	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	63	4
Milkseller, Dairyman	114	9
Cheesemonger, Butterman	55	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	208	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	40	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	10	1
Fishmonger	66	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	22	2
Corn Miller	1	-
Baker	226	6
Confectioner, Pastrycook	29	20
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	118	9
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	17	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	206	15
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	351	181
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	5	1
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	1	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	16	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	4	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	6	1
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	5	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	6	4
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Mat Maker, Seller	-	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	1
Weaver (undefined)	4	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	25	13
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	5	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	253	146
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	3
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	1
Embroiderer	2	8
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	637	1,200
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	18	2
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	2	-
Tailor	219	32
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	8	1,031
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	10	101
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	33	1
Glover, Glove Maker	1	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	293	18
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	37	4
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	9	5
Accoutrement Maker	2	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	4	4
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	57	4
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	3	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	8	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	9	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	13	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	9	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	9	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	2
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	284	31
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	40	1
Oil and Colourman	35	2
Japanner	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	22	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	32	-
Sawyer	35	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	10	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	5	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	17	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Paper Manufacture	9	-
Envelope Maker	-	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	52	23
Card, Pattern Card Maker	2	1
Paper Stainer	2	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	-
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,070	11
Coal Miner	23	-
Copper Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	16	-
Mine Service	5	-
Coal Merchant	44	-
Coalheaver	78	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	20	-
Stone Quarrier	2	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	8	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	9	-
Limeburner	5	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	196	1
Paviour	12	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	6	1
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	56	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	55	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	7	3
Glass Manufacture	31	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	26	-
Waterworks Service	12	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	65	-
Lapidary	2	-
Others	3	-
[Iron Manufacture]	56	1
Blacksmith	123	-
Whitesmith	34	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	72	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
[Coppersmith]	9	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	20	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	13	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	3	1
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	20	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	2	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	4	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	6	1
Others	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,550	196
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	111	67
Pawnbroker	34	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	59	16
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	41	6
Contractor (undefined)	17	1
General Labourer	1,934	10
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	127	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	157	55
Apprentice (undefined)	36	10
Factory Labourer (undefined)	28	8
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	6	23
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	54	1
Town Drainage Service	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	31	1
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	13	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	582	1,970
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	582	1,970
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	510	11,907
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	19	9
[Blank field, or illegible]	491	11,898

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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(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.)