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.	14	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	2	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	3	1
Police	8	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	2	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	89	85
Clergymen (Established Church)	5	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	-
Barrister, Solicitor	13	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	13	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	7	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	6
Schoolmaster	14	49
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	4	27
School Service, and others connected with teaching	-	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	2	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	3	1
Architect	2	-
Musician, Music Master	4	1
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	5	-
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	131	835
Domestic Coachman, Groom	33	-
Domestic Gardener	33	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	50	733
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	4	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	10	18
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	17
Washing and Bathing Service	1	66
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	157	1
Merchant	17	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	13	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	8	-
Accountant	11	-
Commercial Traveller	17	-
Commercial Clerk	79	1
Bank Service	9	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	3	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	83	-
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	1	-
Railway Guard	1	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	33	-
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	3	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	14	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	16	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	2	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	7	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	664	24
Farmer, Grazier	77	8
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	26	-
Farm Bailiff	9	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	425	15
Shepherd	7	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	3	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	113	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	27	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	19	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	2	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
Gamekeeper	5	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	6	1
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	2	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	1
Printer	3	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	47	-
Engine, Machine Maker	4	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	7	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	7	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
File Maker	3	-
Steel Pen Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	5	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	14	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	177	3
Builder	9	-
Carpenter, Joiner	59	1
Bricklayer	57	-
Mason	3	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	4	-
Plumber	15	-
Painter, Glazier	20	-
Cabinet Maker	6	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	-	1
Gas Fitter	2	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	33	1
Coachmaker	1	-
Wheelwright	21	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	11	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	6	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	5	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	118	18
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	27	5
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	3
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	-	3
Maltster	4	-
Brewer	2	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	1	1
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	10	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	3	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	22	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	4	3
Fishmonger	3	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Corn Miller	2	-
Baker	13	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	2	-
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	16	3
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	32	6
Woolstapler	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	-	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	29	4
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	63	111
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	8	2
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	98
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	9
Hosier, Haberdasher	5	-
Button Maker, Dealer	13	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	31	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	4	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	5	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Currier	2	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	22	2
Japanner	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	2	1
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Sawyer	6	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	1	-
Paper Manufacture	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	3	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	-
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	170	3
Coal Miner	2	-
Mine Service	1	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	4	-
Coal Merchant	14	-
Coalheaver	1	-
Gas Works Service	3	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	8	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Platelayer	12	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	2	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	29	1
[Iron Manufacture]	4	-
[Steel Manufacture]	4	-
Blacksmith	21	-
Nail Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	9	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	5	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	21	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	8	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	5	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	4	-
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	1	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	193	19
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	4	8
Pawnbroker	3	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	2	-
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	13	-
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	126	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	9	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	20	6
Apprentice (undefined)	10	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	5	1
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	81	521
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	81	521
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	58	1,078
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	-	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	58	1,076

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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.)