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 Derby RegD/PLU	Derby St Alkmund AP/CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	44	1
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	12	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	8	-
Prison Service, &c.	1	-
Police	14	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	4	1
Other Local or County Official	4	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	7	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	6	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	91	105
Clergymen (Established Church)	6	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	2	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	22
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	5	1
Barrister, Solicitor	5	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	9	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	2	-
Dentist	2	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	2	11
Schoolmaster	22	57
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	4
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	1
Civil Engineer	10	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Painter (artist)	1	-
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Sculptor	1	-
Musician, Music Master	8	7
Photographer	3	-
Actor	2	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	57	519
Domestic Coachman, Groom	18	-
Domestic Gardener	13	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	19	419
Inn, Hotel Servant	3	4
Cook (not domestic)	1	-
Charwoman	1	49
Washing and Bathing Service	1	46
Hospital and Institution Service	-	1
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	122	6
Broker, Agent, Factor	6	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	5	-
Accountant	1	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	9	-
Commercial Clerk	91	5
Bank Service	7	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	2	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	296	6
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	4	-
Railway Guard	4	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	7	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	120	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	2	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	24	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	78	-
Tramway Companies' Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	7	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	2	5
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	42	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	84	3
Farmer, Grazier	6	1
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	30	1
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	6	-
Gardener (not domestic)	40	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	40	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	27	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	1	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	7	-
Drover	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	68	14
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	-
Bookbinder	11	9
Printer	51	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	-	5
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	5	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	310	7
Engine, Machine Maker	42	-
Millwright	5	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	138	-
Boiler Maker	57	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	5	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	11	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	4	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	10	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	33	5
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	406	11
Builder	7	-
Carpenter, Joiner	94	-
Bricklayer	91	-
Mason	33	-
Slater, Tiler	12	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	13	-
Plumber	30	2
Painter, Glazier	80	-
Cabinet Maker	21	5
French Polisher	2	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	6	-
Gas Fitter	5	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Carver, Gilder	2	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	6	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	63	1
Coachmaker	21	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	8	-
Wheelwright	26	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	8	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	32	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	18	-
Chemist, Druggist	10	-
Manufacturing Chemist	4	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	2
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	281	61
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	45	10
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	5
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	1
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	25	-
Brewer	13	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	1	-
Cellarman	2	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	2	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	6	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	44	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	5	7
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	2
Fishmonger	7	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Corn Miller	13	-
Baker	30	1
Confectioner, Pastrycook	11	17
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	15	6
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	49	11
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	179	622
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	-	13
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	9
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	35	308
Silk Dyer, Printer	10	-
Ribbon Manufacture	2	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	-	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	47	185
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	7	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	10	26
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Net Maker	-	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	2	-
Weaver (undefined)	3	8
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	21	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	3	56
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	23	6
Trimming Maker, Dealer	9	4
Embroiderer	-	2
Others	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	128	254
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	3
Tailor	42	43
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	153
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	19
Hosiery Manufacture	10	19
Hosier, Haberdasher	4	1
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	61	15
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	7	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	12	8
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	4	-
Currier	2	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	6	7
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	170	55
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	58	10
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	3	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	13	-
Sawyer	21	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	22	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	11	-
Paper Manufacture	31	35
Envelope Maker	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	3	1
Paper Stainer	3	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	7
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	811	16
Coal Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Coal Merchant	14	-
Coalheaver	2	-
Gas Works Service	14	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	7	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	17	-
Paviour	2	-
Road Labourer	6	-
Railway Contractor	7	-
Platelayer	5	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	43	-
Others	4	2
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	9	6
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	4
Waterworks Service	4	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	2	-
[Iron Manufacture]	460	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	101	-
Whitesmith	7	-
Nail Manufacture	8	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	7	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	32	1
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	3	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	19	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	4	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	13	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	-	3
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	7	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	522	56
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	7	21
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	15	6
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	3	2
General Labourer	391	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	31	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	50	4
Apprentice (undefined)	9	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	7	15
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	9	6
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	17	-
Town Drainage Service	8	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	8	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	77	651
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	77	651
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	31	1,579
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	3
[Blank field, or illegible]	22	1,576

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.)