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.	80	3
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	32	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	11	-
Prison Service, &c.	-	1
Police	24	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	6	-
Other Local or County Official	3	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	4	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	49	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	11	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	6	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	16	-
Navy Pensioner	9	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	201	195
Clergymen (Established Church)	12	-
Roman Catholic Priest	9	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	4	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	2
Barrister, Solicitor	19	-
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	12	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	16	-
Dentist	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	5	1
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	2	28
Schoolmaster	25	93
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	21	35
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	6
Author, Editor, Journalist	3	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	-
Civil Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	4	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	7	-
Musician, Music Master	16	18
Photographer	18	2
Actor	1	4
Art, Music, Theatre Service	-	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	140	1,488
Domestic Coachman, Groom	5	-
Domestic Gardener	4	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	69	1,300
Inn, Hotel Servant	54	33
College, Club Service	1	1
Cook (not domestic)	3	-
Charwoman	-	54
Washing and Bathing Service	3	95
Hospital and Institution Service	1	5
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	120	9
Merchant	8	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	12	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	8	-
Accountant	4	-
Commercial Traveller	13	-
Commercial Clerk	55	9
Bank Service	10	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	10	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	826	9
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	7	-
Railway Guard	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	22	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	10	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	30	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	58	1
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	7	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	44	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	22	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	514	1
Pilot	3	-
Ship Steward, Cook	8	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	16	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	2	-
Meter, Weigher	4	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	76	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	47	5
Farmer, Grazier	7	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	6	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	7	1
Woodman	3	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	3
Gardener (not domestic)	22	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	279	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	15	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	2	-
Fisherman	260	2
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	45	5
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	11	5
Bookbinder	3	-
Printer	31	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	30	1
Engine, Machine Maker	4	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	1	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	17	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	2	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	450	7
Builder	21	-
Carpenter, Joiner	126	-
Bricklayer	91	-
Mason	17	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	22	-
Paperhanger	6	-
Plumber	23	1
Painter, Glazier	82	-
Cabinet Maker	31	6
French Polisher	3	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	5	-
Gas Fitter	17	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Carver, Gilder	4	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	40	-
Coachmaker	28	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	1	-
Wheelwright	7	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	4	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	80	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	6	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	45	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	3	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	6	-
Sail Maker	20	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	19	-
Chemist, Druggist	16	-
Manufacturing Chemist	3	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	8	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	6	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	2	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	457	255
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	71	8
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	11	202
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	3	1
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	9	-
Brewer	15	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	2	1
Cellarman	5	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	11	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	7	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	2	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	55	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	6	1
Poulterer, Game Dealer	7	-
Fishmonger	35	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	9	2
Corn Miller	2	-
Baker	72	12
Confectioner, Pastrycook	10	14
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	31	6
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	86	5
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	66	54
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	-	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	5	5
Silk Merchant, Dealer	1	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Net Maker	2	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	53	38
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	6
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	140	283
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	5	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	62	7
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	236
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	30
Hosier, Haberdasher	3	3
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	60	4
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	8	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	9	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	4	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	36	6
Oil and Colourman	6	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	6	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	5	1
Sawyer	7	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	3	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	3
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	1
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	135	2
Coal Miner	1	-
Coal Merchant	10	-
Coalheaver	5	-
Gas Works Service	17	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	15	-
Road Labourer	2	-
Platelayer	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	-
Glass Manufacture	3	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	2	1
Waterworks Service	1	-
Others	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	4	-
[Iron Manufacture]	5	-
Blacksmith	35	-
Whitesmith	10	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	14	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	440	77
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	22	30
Pawnbroker	6	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	56	25
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	103	1
General Labourer	185	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	6	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	26	19
Apprentice (undefined)	35	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	1	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	1
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	7	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	6	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	223	1,132
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	223	1,132
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	76	1,864
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	5	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	71	1,863

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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.)