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.	336	21
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	107	17
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	48	2
Prison Service, &c.	-	1
Police	112	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	61	1
Other Local or County Official	8	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	54	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	21	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	6	-
Army Pensioner	18	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	949	726
Clergymen (Established Church)	45	-
Roman Catholic Priest	9	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	20	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	12	11
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	11
Theological Student	37	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	10	5
Barrister, Solicitor	45	-
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	97	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	54	-
Dentist	34	-
Medical Student, Assistant	41	-
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	15	89
Schoolmaster	123	428
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	18	28
School Service, and others connected with teaching	9	7
Author, Editor, Journalist	23	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	7	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	3	-
Civil Engineer	42	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	21	-
Painter (artist)	31	7
Engraver (artist)	13	-
Sculptor	7	-
Architect	38	-
Musician, Music Master	74	79
Art Student	12	2
Photographer	28	10
Actor	15	31
Art, Music, Theatre Service	18	5
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	7	8
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	31	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	408	4,168
Domestic Coachman, Groom	91	-
Domestic Gardener	20	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	55	3,463
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	143	145
College, Club Service	21	3
Office Keeper (not Government)	31	25
Cook (not domestic)	5	6
Charwoman	1	232
Washing and Bathing Service	14	237
Hospital and Institution Service	7	55
Others engaged in Service	18	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,753	63
Merchant	14	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	117	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	41	-
Accountant	42	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	28	19
Commercial Traveller	446	3
Commercial Clerk	892	38
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	3	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	64	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	6	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	98	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,397	18
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	19	-
Railway Guard	40	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	11	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	300	3
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	26	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	120	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	391	1
Tramway Companies' Service	11	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	5	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	11	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	172	2
Meter, Weigher	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	275	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	9	8
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	191	9
Farmer, Grazier	19	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	56	6
Shepherd	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	6	-
Woodman	4	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	9	1
Gardener (not domestic)	91	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	129	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	9	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	97	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	13	1
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	7	1
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Fisherman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	624	81
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	55	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	6	3
Bookbinder	79	58
Printer	365	7
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	25	8
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	92	3
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	916	21
Engine, Machine Maker	250	6
Millwright	61	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	217	1
Boiler Maker	29	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	126	2
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	4	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	18	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	4	-
File Maker	1	1
Saw Maker	5	-
Domestic Implement Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	56	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	9	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	26	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	9	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	7	2
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	67	4
Type Cutter, Founder	4	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	4	3
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	9	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	2,526	175
Builder	71	-
Carpenter, Joiner	584	5
Bricklayer	369	-
Mason	359	1
Slater, Tiler	20	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	79	1
Paperhanger	13	-
Plumber	179	1
Painter, Glazier	339	1
Cabinet Maker	308	67
French Polisher	40	28
Furniture Broker, Dealer	26	4
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	12	58
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	23	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Wood Carver	25	1
Carver, Gilder	53	2
Dealer in Works of Art	11	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	5
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	223	6
Coachmaker	108	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	6	1
Wheelwright	31	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Others	9	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	62	4
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	7	2
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Sail Maker	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	216	8
Dye, Paint Manufacture	18	3
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	2	-
Chemist, Druggist	131	4
Manufacturing Chemist	42	1
Drysalter	22	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	95	36
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	92	35
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,573	400
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	126	21
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	15	111
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	23	9
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Maltster	30	-
Brewer	80	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	45	4
Cellarman	31	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	24	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	82	11
Cheesemonger, Butterman	12	2
Butcher, Meat Salesman	313	13
Provision Curer, Dealer	68	19
Poulterer, Game Dealer	14	2
Fishmonger	54	3
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	16	1
Corn Miller	34	-
Baker	43	11
Confectioner, Pastrycook	59	100
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	101	12
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	6	4
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	386	76
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	2,479	1,333
Woolstapler	8	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	692	485
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	46	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	199	58
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Blanket Manufacture	4	-
Fuller	27	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	310	10
Others	1	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	5	3
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	10	26
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	3	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	4	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	57	124
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	5
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	4	6
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	2
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	2
Weaver (undefined)	11	295
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	359	10
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	285	133
Felt Manufacture	26	5
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	40	10
Manchester Warehouseman	6	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	362	131
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	18
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	2
Embroiderer	-	2
Others	3	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,599	2,720
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	74	170
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	4	9
Tailor	634	632
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	12	1,337
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	3	383
Hosiery Manufacture	1	5
Hosier, Haberdasher	35	10
Glover, Glove Maker	-	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	733	158
Patten, Clog Maker	8	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	82	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	9	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	4	9
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	1,283	141
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	24	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	12	-
Furrier, Skinner	100	9
Tanner, Fellmonger	273	1
Currier	760	94
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	14	1
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	94	19
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	17
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	321	55
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	25	-
Oil and Colourman	2	2
Japanner	2	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	5	2
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	15	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	17	2
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	22	-
Sawyer	34	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	27	2
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	21	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	1
Paper Manufacture	19	3
Stationer, Law Stationer	70	26
Card, Pattern Card Maker	2	-
Paper Stainer	40	4
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	10
Ticket, Label Writer	4	1
Others	9	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,544	50
Coal Miner	25	-
Ironstone Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	1	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	1	-
Coal Merchant	58	3
Coalheaver	29	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	30	3
Stone Quarrier	69	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	17	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	4	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	4	1
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	32	1
Paviour	35	-
Road Labourer	9	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	11	1
Railway Labourer, Navvy	56	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	8	1
Glass Manufacture	29	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	18	4
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	66	8
Gold, Silver, Beater	4	-
Lapidary	1	1
Others	-	3
[Iron Manufacture]	541	1
[Steel Manufacture]	6	-
Blacksmith	169	-
Whitesmith	48	-
Nail Manufacture	21	17
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	91	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
[Coppersmith]	5	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	62	1
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	34	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	20	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	12	1
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,046	185
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	48	71
Pawnbroker	33	5
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	30	8
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	33	2
Contractor (undefined)	8	-
General Labourer	449	5
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	158	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	221	12
Apprentice (undefined)	21	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	33	10
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	12	70
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	53	3
Town Drainage Service	7	1
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	29	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	11	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	6	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	315	1,425
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	315	1,425
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	322	12,256
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	313	12,251

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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.)