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".

List Grantham RegD/PLU	Grantham SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	53	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	13	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	10	-
Police	18	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	9	-
Other Local or County Official	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	44	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	5	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	28	-
Army Pensioner	6	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	231	166
Clergymen (Established Church)	20	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	7	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	2
Barrister, Solicitor	9	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	21	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	8	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Subordinate Medical Service	3	25
Schoolmaster	29	81
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	3	21
School Service, and others connected with teaching	-	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	-	1
Civil Engineer	3	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Painter (artist)	-	1
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	6	-
Musician, Music Master	36	9
Art Student	-	1
Photographer	15	-
Actor	2	5
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	42	11
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	12	8
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	175	1,301
Domestic Coachman, Groom	63	-
Domestic Gardener	22	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	73	1,091
Inn, Hotel Servant	12	27
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Charwoman	-	64
Washing and Bathing Service	3	117
Hospital and Institution Service	1	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	135	2
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	6	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	6	-
Accountant	10	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	-	1
Commercial Traveller	32	-
Commercial Clerk	63	1
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	8	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	6	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	296	4
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	31	-
Railway Guard	10	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	6	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	126	3
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	1	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	17	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	37	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	9	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	52	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	4	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	916	22
Farmer, Grazier	120	10
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	40	-
Farm Bailiff	19	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	630	12
Shepherd	41	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	6	-
Woodman	4	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	2	-
Gardener (not domestic)	53	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	132	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	4	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	99	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	3	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	12	-
Drover	8	-
Gamekeeper	4	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Fisherman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	58	1
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	10	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	4	1
Printer	39	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	312	3
Engine, Machine Maker	48	-
Millwright	4	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	157	-
Boiler Maker	48	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	28	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	18	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	576	5
Builder	27	-
Carpenter, Joiner	178	1
Bricklayer	129	-
Mason	40	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	17	-
Paperhanger	3	1
Plumber	29	1
Painter, Glazier	87	-
Cabinet Maker	52	2
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	-
Gas Fitter	6	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Carver, Gilder	3	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	116	1
Coachmaker	34	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	61	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	19	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	30	2
Chemist, Druggist	30	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	5	5
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	5	5
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	498	61
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	47	8
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	16
Maltster	89	1
Brewer	12	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	2	2
Cellarman	2	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	11	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	6	-
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	70	6
Provision Curer, Dealer	5	1
Poulterer, Game Dealer	4	-
Fishmonger	10	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	6	-
Corn Miller	24	1
Baker	66	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	15	5
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	12	2
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	110	15
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	4	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	67	32
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	-	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	2
Silk Merchant, Dealer	6	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	3	4
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	6	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	50	22
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	1
Embroiderer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	200	426
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	2
Tailor	90	8
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	3	375
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	28
Hosiery Manufacture	-	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	10	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	84	8
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	11	1
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	81	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	28	2
Tanner, Fellmonger	13	-
Currier	26	-
Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer	9	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	3	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	77	10
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	40	4
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Sawyer	13	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	5	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	3	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Paper Manufacture	1	4
Stationer, Law Stationer	4	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	822	4
Coal Miner	1	-
Ironstone Miner	16	-
Mine Service	3	-
Coal Merchant	15	-
Coalheaver	5	-
Gas Works Service	8	-
Stone Quarrier	11	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	68	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	6	1
Railway Contractor	5	-
Platelayer	37	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	56	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	5	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	-	2
Waterworks Service	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	7	-
[Iron Manufacture]	355	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	142	1
Whitesmith	18	-
Nail Manufacture	7	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	19	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	12	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	13	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	2	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	4	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	819	66
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	32	20
Pawnbroker	3	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	55	24
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	4	3
General Labourer	639	6
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	30	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	38	1
Apprentice (undefined)	1	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	10	3
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	7	7
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	10	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	8	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	87	573
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	87	573
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	99	3,258
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	90	3,258

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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(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.)