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.	56	3
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	6	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	10	-
Police	26	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	13	2
Other Local or County Official	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	9	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	182	106
Clergymen (Established Church)	5	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	10	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	3	-
Barrister, Solicitor	8	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	16	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	8	-
Dentist	7	1
Medical Student, Assistant	8	-
Subordinate Medical Service	3	15
Schoolmaster	46	72
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	2	3
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	2	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Painter (artist)	2	1
Architect	9	-
Musician, Music Master	23	9
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	1	-
Actor	9	5
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	60	1,059
Domestic Coachman, Groom	11	-
Domestic Gardener	15	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	11	976
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	11	13
College, Club Service	2	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	5	2
Charwoman	-	40
Washing and Bathing Service	2	24
Hospital and Institution Service	2	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	196	4
Broker, Agent, Factor	15	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	4	-
Accountant	7	-
Commercial Traveller	27	1
Commercial Clerk	116	2
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Bank Service	9	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	16	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	312	1
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	6	-
Railway Guard	3	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	8	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	67	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	8	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	28	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	147	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	16	-
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	26	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	366	13
Farmer, Grazier	150	8
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	24	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	124	4
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	64	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	21	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	13	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	3	-
Gamekeeper	3	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	-	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	50	3
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	5	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Bookbinder	3	2
Printer	36	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,208	7
Engine, Machine Maker	142	1
Millwright	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	291	2
Boiler Maker	8	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	654	4
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	14	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	71	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
File Maker	5	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	9	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	5	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	947	10
Builder	9	-
Carpenter, Joiner	320	-
Bricklayer	2	-
Mason	318	-
Slater, Tiler	11	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	47	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	23	-
Painter, Glazier	99	-
Cabinet Maker	83	4
French Polisher	15	4
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	1
Gas Fitter	5	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	37	-
Coachmaker	6	-
Wheelwright	13	-
Others	11	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	7	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	13	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	12	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	7	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	4	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	436	118
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	36	4
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	2	18
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	7	4
Maltster	4	-
Brewer	16	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	6	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	1	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	26	3
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	79	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	8	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	2	-
Fishmonger	16	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Corn Miller	30	-
Baker	17	14
Confectioner, Pastrycook	12	14
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	23	6
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	138	51
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	7	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	1,523	3,504
Woolstapler	10	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	241	155
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	869	3,091
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	10	-
Others	5	5
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	5
Silk Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	50	122
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Weaver (undefined)	24	27
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	7	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	216	58
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	-	5
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	75	31
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Others	4	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	317	389
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	8	1
Tailor	141	17
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	339
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	2	21
Hosiery Manufacture	-	3
Hosier, Haberdasher	2	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	82	4
Patten, Clog Maker	57	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	21	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	63	3
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	6	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	7	-
Currier	39	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	2	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	2	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	207	50
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Japanner	6	4
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	12	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	29	-
Sawyer	40	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	59	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	9	-
Paper Manufacture	43	43
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	3
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,405	9
Coal Miner	1	-
Ironstone Miner	4	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Coal Merchant	29	1
Coalheaver	5	-
Gas Works Service	17	-
Stone Quarrier	55	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	5	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	12	-
Paviour	4	-
Road Labourer	9	-
Platelayer	9	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	21	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	3
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	954	3
Blacksmith	147	1
Whitesmith	3	-
Nail Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	21	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	36	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	12	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	3	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	40	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	688	57
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	13	12
Pawnbroker	5	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	41	30
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	7	-
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	400	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	82	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	116	4
Apprentice (undefined)	5	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	14	5
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	2
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	16	-
Town Drainage Service	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	7	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	92	1,027
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	92	1,027
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	72	3,220
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	2	7
[Blank field, or illegible]	70	3,213

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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.)