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.	164	17
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	16	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	19	-
Police	101	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	27	17
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	375	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	6	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	337	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	21	-
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
Navy Pensioner	6	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	269	167
Clergymen (Established Church)	8	1
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	8	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	3
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	11	1
Barrister, Solicitor	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	28	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	11	-
Dentist	1	-
Medical Student, Assistant	6	-
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	4	23
Schoolmaster	61	101
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	6	1
School Service, and others connected with teaching	7	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	2	2
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Civil Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Painter (artist)	6	-
Engraver (artist)	3	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	4	-
Musician, Music Master	59	20
Photographer	9	1
Actor	6	5
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	5	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	8	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	267	1,526
Domestic Coachman, Groom	94	1
Domestic Gardener	49	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	27	999
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	78	33
College, Club Service	3	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	2
Cook (not domestic)	4	11
Charwoman	1	344
Washing and Bathing Service	2	127
Hospital and Institution Service	1	8
Others engaged in Service	4	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	471	18
Merchant	1	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	43	4
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	10	-
Accountant	2	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	15	3
Commercial Traveller	105	3
Commercial Clerk	249	4
Bank Service	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	42	3
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	747	10
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	9	-
Railway Guard	3	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	5	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	115	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	16	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	54	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	283	-
Tramway Companies' Service	12	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	13	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	7	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	73	3
Meter, Weigher	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	147	4
Telegraph, Telephone Service	6	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	120	6
Farmer, Grazier	8	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	88	5
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	2	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	6	-
Gardener (not domestic)	14	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	77	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	21	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	34	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	5	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Drover	9	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	271	46
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	15	3
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	3	-
Bookbinder	37	34
Printer	157	7
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	17	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	42	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	762	17
Engine, Machine Maker	151	1
Millwright	14	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	338	2
Boiler Maker	41	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	88	5
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	4	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	20	1
Cutler, Scissors Maker	18	-
File Maker	7	-
Saw Maker	3	-
Pin Maker	2	-
Steel Pen Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	25	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	4	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	7	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	16	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	6	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	3	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	8	5
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,891	88
Builder	16	-
Carpenter, Joiner	350	1
Bricklayer	457	1
Mason	203	4
Slater, Tiler	39	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	107	1
Paperhanger	7	-
Plumber	130	-
Painter, Glazier	302	2
Cabinet Maker	165	23
French Polisher	18	43
Furniture Broker, Dealer	30	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	4	-
Gas Fitter	4	5
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	2	-
Wood Carver	9	-
Carver, Gilder	39	4
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	138	2
Coachmaker	67	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	30	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	11	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	26	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	5	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
Sail Maker	4	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	84	28
Dye, Paint Manufacture	4	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	15	24
Chemist, Druggist	44	-
Manufacturing Chemist	14	2
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
Drysalter	6	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	60	85
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	47	81
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	13	4
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,201	227
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	92	9
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	12	33
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	9	3
Maltster	24	-
Brewer	111	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	28	3
Cellarman	13	2
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	4	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	58	11
Cheesemonger, Butterman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	227	5
Provision Curer, Dealer	57	18
Poulterer, Game Dealer	20	3
Fishmonger	64	5
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	11	4
Corn Miller	36	-
Baker	49	8
Confectioner, Pastrycook	47	44
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	126	36
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	3
Sugar Refiner	3	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	192	39
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	14	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	1,255	1,637
Woolstapler	4	1
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	563	567
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	30	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	31	62
Blanket Manufacture	2	2
Fuller	8	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	57	39
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	8	13
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	11	34
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	-	5
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	58	511
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	3
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	7	7
Mat Maker, Seller	1	1
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	9
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	5
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	-	1
Weaver (undefined)	11	157
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	148	3
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	204	179
Felt Manufacture	14	4
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	16	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	75	23
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	3
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
Embroiderer	-	1
Others	2	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	2,391	2,246
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	32	112
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	3
Tailor	775	831
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	653
Shawl Manufacture	-	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	164
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	1
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	1,501	465
Patten, Clog Maker	13	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	53	1
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	2	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	13
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	370	54
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	5	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Manure Manufacture	-	1
Comb Maker	2	1
Others	2	1
Furrier, Skinner	12	6
Tanner, Fellmonger	54	1
Currier	226	18
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	5	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	56	21
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	3	5
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	338	117
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	9	-
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	11	6
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	14	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	22	2
Sawyer	48	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	45	30
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	59	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Paper Manufacture	15	18
Envelope Maker	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	13	12
Paper Stainer	73	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	46
Ticket, Label Writer	6	1
Others	11	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,239	116
Coal Miner	537	2
Ironstone Miner	50	-
Copper Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	26	-
Mine Service	3	-
Coal Merchant	48	1
Coalheaver	34	1
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Gas Works Service	61	-
Stone Quarrier	23	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	16	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	3	1
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	3	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	6	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	134	1
Paviour	52	-
Road Labourer	23	-
Platelayer	10	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	50	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	43	2
Glass Manufacture	22	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	11	3
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	2	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	19	3
Gold, Silver, Beater	2	-
Lapidary	1	-
Others	-	2
[Iron Manufacture]	580	1
[Steel Manufacture]	7	-
Blacksmith	163	-
Whitesmith	65	-
Nail Manufacture	46	87
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	22	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	1
[Coppersmith]	5	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	62	4
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	4	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	65	2
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	16	2
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	9	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,092	364
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	62	79
Pawnbroker	47	6
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	201	138
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	17	3
Contractor (undefined)	6	-
General Labourer	1,158	8
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	140	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	391	13
Apprentice (undefined)	5	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	43	16
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	22	99
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	82	14
Town Drainage Service	24	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	23	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	16	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	19	14
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	175	672
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	175	672
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	183	8,190
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	5	4
[Blank field, or illegible]	178	8,186

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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.)