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.	131	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	21	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	38	-
Police	31	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	28	-
Other Local or County Official	12	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	13	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	3	-
Army Pensioner	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	485	436
Clergymen (Established Church)	19	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	26	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	-
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	2
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	6	-
Barrister, Solicitor	43	-
Law Student	5	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	43	2
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	41	-
Dentist	12	-
Medical Student, Assistant	19	1
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	5	82
Schoolmaster	67	188
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	10	103
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	7
Author, Editor, Journalist	9	2
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	1
Civil Engineer	27	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	9	-
Painter (artist)	10	6
Architect	32	-
Musician, Music Master	42	22
Art Student	5	2
Photographer	27	8
Actor	2	5
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	7	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	292	3,751
Domestic Coachman, Groom	38	-
Domestic Gardener	81	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	64	3,125
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	79	97
College, Club Service	3	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	3
Cook (not domestic)	8	4
Charwoman	-	221
Washing and Bathing Service	8	285
Hospital and Institution Service	4	12
Others engaged in Service	3	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	577	25
Merchant	53	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	99	5
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	40	-
Accountant	36	2
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	5	4
Commercial Traveller	58	-
Commercial Clerk	214	12
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	1
Banker	2	1
Bank Service	40	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	27	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	674	6
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	40	-
Railway Guard	24	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	19	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	126	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	26	4
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	117	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	134	-
Tramway Companies' Service	20	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	27	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	2	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	7	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	25	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	5	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	14	-
Meter, Weigher	2	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	83	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	607	27
Farmer, Grazier	111	12
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	49	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	348	14
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	11	1
Gardener (not domestic)	81	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	260	41
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	17	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Gamekeeper	8	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	2
Fisherman	227	39
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	99	9
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	16	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	3	-
Bookbinder	6	1
Printer	60	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	12	3
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	113	12
Engine, Machine Maker	35	-
Millwright	5	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	17	-
Boiler Maker	3	2
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	6	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	1
Needle Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	27	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	3	4
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	5	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	5	5
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,499	38
Builder	49	-
Carpenter, Joiner	423	1
Bricklayer	242	-
Mason	150	-
Slater, Tiler	23	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	80	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	140	-
Painter, Glazier	228	1
Cabinet Maker	98	29
French Polisher	12	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	11	4
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	8	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	13	-
Wood Carver	3	-
Carver, Gilder	7	-
Dealer in Works of Art	8	1
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	69	2
Coachmaker	25	2
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	3	-
Wheelwright	30	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	10	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	7	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	66	2
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	52	2
Manufacturing Chemist	9	-
Alkali Manufacture	3	-
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	12	2
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	12	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	742	778
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	45	12
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	28	454
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	4	11
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	18	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	17	12
Cellarman	9	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	16	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	30	13
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	106	8
Provision Curer, Dealer	36	11
Poulterer, Game Dealer	20	7
Fishmonger	38	110
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	16	1
Corn Miller	7	-
Baker	84	13
Confectioner, Pastrycook	28	62
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	27	21
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	4	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	192	41
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	14	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	271	100
Woolstapler	3	2
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	10	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	4	4
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	14	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	5	3
Silk Merchant, Dealer	4	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	66	13
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	3	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	28	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	-	1
Weaver (undefined)	1	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	5	1
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	8	5
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	3	1
Manchester Warehouseman	5	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	99	55
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	9
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	2	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	342	796
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	12	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	3
Tailor	156	18
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	9	694
Shawl Manufacture	1	-
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	55
Hosiery Manufacture	2	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	8	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	126	14
Patten, Clog Maker	2	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	20	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	3
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	17	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	7	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	6	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	80	14
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Oil and Colourman	2	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	3	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	20	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	8	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	10	1
Sawyer	12	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	3	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	1	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Paper Manufacture	2	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	8	12
Paper Stainer	1	-
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	459	19
Coal Miner	6	-
Mine Service	10	-
Coal Merchant	47	2
Coalheaver	11	-
Gas Works Service	35	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	4	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	2	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	12	1
Paviour	23	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	35	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	16	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	40	-
Glass Manufacture	1	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	7	6
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	1
Waterworks Service	4	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	9	5
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	26	-
Blacksmith	60	-
Whitesmith	31	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	46	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	15	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	4	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	517	174
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	30	86
Pawnbroker	8	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	37	34
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	11	1
Contractor (undefined)	9	1
General Labourer	336	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	34	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	24	45
Apprentice (undefined)	12	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	13	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	5
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	17	-
Town Drainage Service	8	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	4	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	293	2,271
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	293	2,271
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	62	4,098
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	5	3
[Blank field, or illegible]	57	4,095

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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.)