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 Huddersfield RegD/PLU	Huddersfield CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	163	4
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	36	3
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	30	-
Prison Service, &c.	1	-
Police	60	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	25	-
Other Local or County Official	11	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	11	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	5	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	435	289
Clergymen (Established Church)	12	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	17	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	1
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	12	1
Barrister, Solicitor	31	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	58	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	25	-
Dentist	17	-
Medical Student, Assistant	9	-
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	8	24
Schoolmaster	67	177
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	6	40
School Service, and others connected with teaching	9	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	7	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	5	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	-
Civil Engineer	10	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	9	-
Painter (artist)	10	1
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Sculptor	6	-
Architect	15	-
Musician, Music Master	42	29
Art Student	2	1
Photographer	14	3
Actor	1	-
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	18	9
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	8	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	192	2,216
Domestic Coachman, Groom	47	1
Domestic Gardener	11	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	44	1,882
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	63	53
College, Club Service	13	3
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	8
Cook (not domestic)	-	3
Charwoman	1	166
Washing and Bathing Service	7	90
Hospital and Institution Service	2	10
Others engaged in Service	2	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	660	19
Merchant	11	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	35	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	15	-
Accountant	24	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	5	10
Commercial Traveller	175	1
Commercial Clerk	318	7
Bank Service	37	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	39	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	765	10
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	32	-
Railway Guard	9	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	19	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	173	3
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	7	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	79	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	197	-
Inland Navigation Service	5	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	33	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	8	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	95	7
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	102	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	320	10
Farmer, Grazier	47	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	11	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	182	6
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	-	1
Woodman	2	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	5	1
Gardener (not domestic)	73	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	78	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	61	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	11	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	204	44
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	16	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	1
Bookbinder	34	23
Printer	124	9
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	8	4
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	20	2
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	534	10
Engine, Machine Maker	99	1
Millwright	14	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	53	-
Boiler Maker	37	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	207	8
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	2	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
Saw Maker	3	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	26	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	8	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	6	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	67	1
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,531	24
Builder	17	-
Carpenter, Joiner	351	1
Bricklayer	37	-
Mason	534	3
Slater, Tiler	25	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	83	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	99	1
Painter, Glazier	199	-
Cabinet Maker	119	11
French Polisher	25	3
Furniture Broker, Dealer	1	3
Gas Fitter	8	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Wood Carver	9	-
Carver, Gilder	20	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	124	-
Coachmaker	43	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	5	-
Wheelwright	38	-
Others	8	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	30	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	2	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	108	2
Dye, Paint Manufacture	8	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	3	-
Chemist, Druggist	38	-
Manufacturing Chemist	49	2
Drysalter	10	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	51	56
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	48	56
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	803	208
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	96	28
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	6	49
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	15	6
Maltster	5	-
Brewer	26	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	32	9
Cellarman	10	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	13	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	31	3
Cheesemonger, Butterman	3	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	135	5
Provision Curer, Dealer	23	5
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	34	3
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	10	2
Corn Miller	29	-
Baker	35	18
Confectioner, Pastrycook	30	39
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	65	12
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	1
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	189	27
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	14	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	2,657	2,640
Woolstapler	52	7
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1,128	1,494
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	79	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	97	175
Flannel Manufacture	-	3
Blanket Manufacture	1	-
Fuller	24	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	223	4
Others	4	5
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	40	63
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	4	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	312	454
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	32	10
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	25	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	13	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	61	50
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	148	5
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	236	238
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	33	43
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	133	34
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	16
Embroiderer	-	1
Others	2	32
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	508	793
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	14	3
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	3
Tailor	238	130
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	7	576
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	65
Hosiery Manufacture	4	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	10	3
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	166	7
Patten, Clog Maker	20	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	41	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	5	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	76	4
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	4	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	44	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	4	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	14	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	150	34
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	6	1
Oil and Colourman	2	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	18	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	22	-
Sawyer	33	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	20	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	10	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Paper Manufacture	3	23
Stationer, Law Stationer	14	3
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	1
Paper Stainer	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	1
Ticket, Label Writer	-	3
Others	9	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	985	10
Coal Miner	123	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	5	-
Mine Service	3	1
Coal Merchant	48	-
Coalheaver	11	-
Gas Works Service	57	-
Stone Quarrier	47	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	20	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	4	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	5	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	79	-
Paviour	11	-
Road Labourer	22	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	16	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	39	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	16	1
Glass Manufacture	3	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	9	3
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	17	-
[Iron Manufacture]	130	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	107	-
Whitesmith	55	-
Nail Manufacture	7	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	40	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	38	2
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	54	1
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	11	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,108	197
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	54	42
Pawnbroker	9	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	134	72
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	21	4
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	637	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	173	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	52	20
Apprentice (undefined)	6	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	15	39
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	4	16
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	25	1
Town Drainage Service	4	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	12	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	7	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	117	962
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	117	962
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	186	6,186
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	12	8
[Blank field, or illegible]	174	6,178

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.)