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.	208	11
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	87	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	37	3
Police	61	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	14	1
Other Local or County Official	9	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	65	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	7	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	37	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	2	-
Navy Pensioner	11	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	393	428
Clergymen (Established Church)	52	-
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	23	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	5	4
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	13	2
Barrister, Solicitor	20	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	35	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	18	-
Dentist	10	-
Medical Student, Assistant	8	-
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	5	97
Schoolmaster	78	228
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	4	45
School Service, and others connected with teaching	4	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	14	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Painter (artist)	3	1
Architect	10	-
Musician, Music Master	38	26
Art Student	-	1
Photographer	9	1
Actor	13	20
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	4	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	6	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	594	3,249
Domestic Coachman, Groom	197	-
Domestic Gardener	83	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	259	2,890
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	44	45
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	5
Cook (not domestic)	6	1
Charwoman	-	147
Washing and Bathing Service	-	148
Hospital and Institution Service	-	9
Others engaged in Service	1	3
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	481	4
Merchant	7	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	46	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	32	-
Accountant	9	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	1
Commercial Traveller	31	-
Commercial Clerk	314	2
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Bank Service	14	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	25	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	2,379	12
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	36	-
Railway Guard	18	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	31	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	224	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	14	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	29	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	182	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	25	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	68	3
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1,326	1
Pilot	30	-
Ship Steward, Cook	29	5
Boatman on Seas	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	268	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	8	-
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	79	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	9	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	3,864	67
Farmer, Grazier	508	18
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	161	-
Farm Bailiff	140	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	2,757	46
Shepherd	140	1
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	25	-
Agricultural Student	3	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	3	-
Woodman	35	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	10	1
Gardener (not domestic)	82	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	2,632	5
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	130	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	9	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	31	-
Drover	5	-
Gamekeeper	16	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	3	-
Vermin Destroyer	2	-
Fisherman	2,432	5
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	79	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	6	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	3	-
Printer	62	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	7	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	222	4
Engine, Machine Maker	16	-
Millwright	13	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	88	-
Boiler Maker	39	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Saw Maker	4	-
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	35	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	4	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	3	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	4
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,420	7
Builder	58	-
Carpenter, Joiner	544	1
Bricklayer	311	1
Mason	75	1
Slater, Tiler	23	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	23	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	71	-
Painter, Glazier	190	1
Cabinet Maker	90	1
French Polisher	3	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	4	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	17	-
Wood Carver	4	-
Carver, Gilder	3	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	136	1
Coachmaker	21	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	6	-
Wheelwright	71	1
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	37	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	510	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	83	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	249	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	48	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	16	-
Sail Maker	114	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	71	2
Chemist, Druggist	68	2
Manufacturing Chemist	3	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	19	5
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	16	3
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,399	219
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	89	15
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	6	63
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	9	1
Maltster	67	-
Brewer	32	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	26	2
Cellarman	2	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	10	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	35	2
Cheesemonger, Butterman	-	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	240	6
Provision Curer, Dealer	23	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	8	-
Fishmonger	327	36
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	25	-
Corn Miller	75	1
Baker	67	5
Confectioner, Pastrycook	25	15
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	48	11
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	267	59
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	16	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	264	63
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	4	-
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	104	2
Net Maker	2	22
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	1	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	7	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	133	28
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	7
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	569	942
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	7	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	7
Tailor	221	21
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	861
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	36
Hosiery Manufacture	-	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	3	1
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	286	9
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	50	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	30	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	3	-
Manure Manufacture	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	5	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	8	-
Currier	9	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	3	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	445	9
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	41	2
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	-	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	40	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	89	-
Sawyer	140	2
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	21	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	86	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	3	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	6	2
Paper Stainer	1	-
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	824	9
Coal Miner	5	-
Ironstone Miner	35	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	61	-
Coalheaver	41	-
Gas Works Service	30	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	117	-
Paviour	7	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	4	-
Road Labourer	11	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	52	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	49	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	4
Waterworks Service	2	-
Others	13	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	6	-
[Iron Manufacture]	31	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	234	2
Whitesmith	6	-
Nail Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	47	2
[Coppersmith]	3	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	42	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	1	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,833	112
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	64	29
Pawnbroker	15	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	72	25
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	392	2
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	1,593	11
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	195	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	80	14
Apprentice (undefined)	389	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	23	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	7	27
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	24	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	19	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	284	2,550
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	284	2,550
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	350	9,866
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	28	10
[Blank field, or illegible]	322	9,856

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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.)