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.	37	5
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	5	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	10	-
Police	12	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	8	3
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	94	74
Clergymen (Established Church)	9	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	7	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	-
Barrister, Solicitor	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	16	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	4	-
Subordinate Medical Service	1	10
Schoolmaster	20	59
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	3
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Civil Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	1	1
Architect	1	-
Musician, Music Master	6	1
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	103	741
Domestic Coachman, Groom	23	-
Domestic Gardener	50	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	19	647
Inn, Hotel Servant	8	14
College, Club Service	2	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	49
Washing and Bathing Service	-	30
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	112	-
Merchant	3	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	9	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	1	-
Accountant	4	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	9	-
Commercial Clerk	68	-
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	8	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	8	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	510	7
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	30	-
Railway Guard	12	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	5	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	53	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	2	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	7	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	49	-
Inland Navigation Service	13	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	271	5
Seaman (Merchant Service)	44	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	4	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	15	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	477	36
Farmer, Grazier	117	11
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	56	1
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	296	24
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	4	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	51	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	5	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	31	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	2	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Gamekeeper	9	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	19	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	2	-
Printer	14	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	181	1
Engine, Machine Maker	14	-
Millwright	4	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	50	1
Boiler Maker	95	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	4	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	9	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	425	5
Builder	13	-
Carpenter, Joiner	152	2
Bricklayer	123	-
Mason	27	1
Slater, Tiler	4	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	3	-
Plumber	11	1
Painter, Glazier	60	-
Cabinet Maker	23	-
French Polisher	2	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	2	1
Gas Fitter	3	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	68	1
Coachmaker	15	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	3	1
Wheelwright	34	-
Others	6	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	10	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	134	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	8	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	108	1
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	5	-
Sail Maker	13	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	73	-
Chemist, Druggist	11	-
Manufacturing Chemist	43	-
Alkali Manufacture	19	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	1	4
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	1	4
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	238	63
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	29	5
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	4
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	1
Brewer	5	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	6	3
Milkseller, Dairyman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	49	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	10	4
Fishmonger	2	2
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Corn Miller	16	-
Baker	23	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	9	13
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	10	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	67	21
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	57	8
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	15	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	3
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	34	4
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	165	210
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	70	2
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	183
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	12
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	5
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	65	7
Patten, Clog Maker	18	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	8	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	60	4
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	-	1
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	2	1
Furrier, Skinner	21	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	19	-
Currier	17	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	75	3
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	13	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	8	-
Sawyer	28	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	18	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	4	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,080	25
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	11	1
Coalheaver	2	-
Gas Works Service	6	-
Stone Quarrier	41	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	3	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	49	-
Paviour	5	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	20	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	11	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	8	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	2
Salt Maker, Dealer	665	20
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	48	-
Blacksmith	109	-
Whitesmith	7	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	11	1
[Coppersmith]	56	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	2	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	739	46
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	13	10
Pawnbroker	6	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	21	24
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	4	-
Contractor (undefined)	4	-
General Labourer	567	7
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	84	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	26	1
Apprentice (undefined)	8	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	6	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	3
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	5	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	2	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	64	1,072
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	64	1,072
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	60	2,059
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	8	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	52	2,057

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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.)