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.	49	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	3	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	10	-
Police	21	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	15	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	8	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Army Pensioner	5	-
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	220	119
Clergymen (Established Church)	6	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	13	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	4	-
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	14	1
Barrister, Solicitor	9	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	18	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	12	-
Dentist	10	-
Medical Student, Assistant	3	-
Subordinate Medical Service	1	11
Schoolmaster	48	88
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	1	1
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	6	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	5	-
Civil Engineer	4	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	6	-
Painter (artist)	5	-
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	4	-
Musician, Music Master	11	4
Art Student	3	-
Photographer	5	1
Actor	11	7
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	3	5
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	42	1,233
Domestic Coachman, Groom	4	-
Domestic Gardener	6	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	16	1,153
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	8	15
College, Club Service	2	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	3	1
Charwoman	-	28
Washing and Bathing Service	3	34
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	327	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	24	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	10	-
Accountant	10	1
Commercial Traveller	45	1
Commercial Clerk	170	-
Bank Service	15	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	53	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	480	2
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	77	-
Railway Guard	27	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	19	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	122	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	4	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	32	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	141	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	3	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	26	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	26	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	132	11
Farmer, Grazier	53	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	7	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	55	9
Gardener (not domestic)	17	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	20	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	14	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	5	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	100	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	19	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Printer	65	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	7	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	5	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	475	1
Engine, Machine Maker	55	-
Millwright	15	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	155	-
Boiler Maker	23	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	198	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	2	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	17	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	6	-
Type Cutter, Founder	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	836	7
Builder	7	1
Carpenter, Joiner	244	-
Bricklayer	25	1
Mason	301	-
Slater, Tiler	6	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	41	1
Plumber	24	-
Painter, Glazier	83	-
Cabinet Maker	70	1
French Polisher	6	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	8	1
Gas Fitter	8	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	2	-
Wood Carver	3	-
Carver, Gilder	4	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	58	1
Coachmaker	22	1
Wheelwright	23	-
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	11	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	60	1
Dye, Paint Manufacture	14	-
Chemist, Druggist	18	-
Manufacturing Chemist	23	-
Drysalter	5	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	458	142
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	43	14
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	10
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	4	1
Brewer	20	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	34	5
Cellarman	2	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	2	2
Butcher, Meat Salesman	91	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	19	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	25	4
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Corn Miller	12	-
Baker	28	7
Confectioner, Pastrycook	14	56
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	27	3
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	119	32
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	11	-
Others Dealing in Food	-	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	2,638	4,281
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	7	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	4
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	2
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1,689	4,158
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	234	34
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	30	2
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	33	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	19	1
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	14	24
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	482	10
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	58	10
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	52	18
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	8
Others	15	8
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	277	348
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	6	2
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	126	3
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	308
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	25
Hosiery Manufacture	-	3
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	69	5
Patten, Clog Maker	58	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	15	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	41	1
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	3	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	4	-
Currier	15	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	7	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	12	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	95	8
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	4	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	3	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	5	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	10	-
Sawyer	19	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	12	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	14	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Paper Manufacture	10	3
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	-
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	2	3
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,516	10
Coal Miner	392	1
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	4	-
Mine Service	5	-
Coal Merchant	27	-
Coalheaver	4	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	7	-
Gas Works Service	18	-
Stone Quarrier	45	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	8	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	19	-
Paviour	39	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	6	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	15	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	32	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	5	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	11	7
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	4	-
[Iron Manufacture]	654	2
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	90	-
Whitesmith	4	-
Nail Manufacture	1	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	13	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	68	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	27	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	5	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	704	48
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	18	12
Pawnbroker	6	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	29	13
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	16	-
Contractor (undefined)	5	-
General Labourer	391	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	100	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	117	4
Apprentice (undefined)	1	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	14	2
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	7	9
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	15	3
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	7	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	8	3
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	55	770
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	55	770
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	77	2,814
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	41	3
[Blank field, or illegible]	36	2,811

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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.)