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 Newcastle upon Tyne RegD/PLU/PLPar	Byker CP/Ch

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	70	1
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	16	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	9	-
Prison Service, &c.	3	-
Police	34	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	7	-
Other Local or County Official	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	9	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	76	48
Clergymen (Established Church)	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	1	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	-
Barrister, Solicitor	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	6	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	3	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	3	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	8
Schoolmaster	17	37
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	1	-
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	4	-
Civil Engineer	4	-
Painter (artist)	4	-
Engraver (artist)	2	-
Architect	2	-
Musician, Music Master	5	1
Art Student	-	1
Photographer	2	-
Actor	-	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	5	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	44	449
Domestic Coachman, Groom	2	-
Domestic Gardener	2	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	8	379
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	28	6
Cook (not domestic)	1	-
Charwoman	-	32
Washing and Bathing Service	-	31
Hospital and Institution Service	-	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	261	9
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	27	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	7	-
Accountant	7	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	4	3
Commercial Traveller	37	-
Commercial Clerk	162	6
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Bank Service	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	12	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	748	4
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	46	-
Railway Guard	14	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	7	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	99	-
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	2	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	1	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	16	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	180	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	178	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	5	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	107	1
Pilot	1	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	26	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	27	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	32	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	6	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	37	9
Farmer, Grazier	4	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	22	8
Gardener (not domestic)	10	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	21	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	9	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	6	-
Gamekeeper	4	-
Fisherman	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	52	20
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	6	-
Bookbinder	5	16
Printer	30	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	8	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	507	-
Engine, Machine Maker	65	-
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	194	-
Boiler Maker	228	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	2	-
Steel Pen Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	4	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	654	9
Builder	16	-
Carpenter, Joiner	204	-
Bricklayer	104	-
Mason	72	-
Slater, Tiler	13	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	29	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	64	-
Painter, Glazier	98	1
Cabinet Maker	34	7
French Polisher	12	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	1	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	-	1
Gas Fitter	1	-
Wood Carver	3	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	24	-
Coachmaker	14	-
Wheelwright	2	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	5	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	2	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	396	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	288	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	90	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	4	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
Sail Maker	13	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	42	13
Dye, Paint Manufacture	5	9
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	5	4
Chemist, Druggist	9	-
Manufacturing Chemist	22	-
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	8	10
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	8	10
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	280	76
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	24	10
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	4
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	-
Brewer	5	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	2	2
Cellarman	5	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	4	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	9	3
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	60	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	11	10
Fishmonger	6	4
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Corn Miller	16	2
Baker	17	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	10	14
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	12	8
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	1
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	87	15
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	83	29
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	27	2
Mat Maker, Seller	-	1
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	7	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	2
Weaver (undefined)	1	3
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	3
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	44	13
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	165	324
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	6	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	61	12
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	263
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	35
Hosiery Manufacture	-	3
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	85	7
Patten, Clog Maker	2	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	9	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	70	9
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	2
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	1
Manure Manufacture	15	2
Furrier, Skinner	1	2
Tanner, Fellmonger	22	-
Currier	21	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	2	2
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	132	8
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Japanner	3	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	8	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Sawyer	42	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	4	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	6	5
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	41	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	7	-
Paper Manufacture	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	7	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	1
Ticket, Label Writer	1	1
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	955	144
Coal Miner	3	-
Lead Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	4	-
Coal Merchant	13	-
Coalheaver	1	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	5	-
Gas Works Service	1	-
Stone Quarrier	39	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	3	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	43	3
Paviour	6	-
Road Labourer	4	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	28	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	15	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	193	125
Glass Manufacture	40	6
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	1
Others	2	-
[Iron Manufacture]	187	-
Blacksmith	178	-
Whitesmith	5	-
Nail Manufacture	1	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	43	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	7	3
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	9	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	13	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	52	2
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	11	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	20	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	12	4
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	870	65
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	8	20
Pawnbroker	7	4
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	25	17
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	11	-
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	580	6
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	92	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	92	10
Apprentice (undefined)	3	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	40	5
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	9	3
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	9	-
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	6	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	42	178
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	42	178
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	133	4,063
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	18	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	115	4,062

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:

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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.)