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.	153	9
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	47	9
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	26	-
Police	67	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	5	-
Other Local or County Official	2	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	107	4
Army Officer (effective/retired)	50	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	35	3
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	5	-
Army Pensioner	8	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	7	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	353	351
Clergymen (Established Church)	20	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	1
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	4	2
Barrister, Solicitor	56	-
Law Student	3	1
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	25	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	21	-
Dentist	10	-
Medical Student, Assistant	12	-
Subordinate Medical Service	2	74
Schoolmaster	39	112
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	16	104
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	7	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	1
Civil Engineer	19	1
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Painter (artist)	13	9
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Architect	25	-
Musician, Music Master	19	18
Art Student	10	3
Photographer	24	20
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	4	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	212	2,667
Domestic Coachman, Groom	31	-
Domestic Gardener	38	3
Domestic Indoor Servant	72	2,185
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	4	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	47	18
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	3
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	94
Washing and Bathing Service	5	357
Hospital and Institution Service	11	6
Others engaged in Service	2	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	429	13
Merchant	14	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	32	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	19	-
Accountant	22	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	6	4
Commercial Traveller	46	1
Commercial Clerk	248	6
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	5	-
Bank Service	26	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	11	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	659	8
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Railway Guard	3	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	5	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	151	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	8	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	111	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	154	2
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	111	3
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	17	-
Pilot	1	-
Ship Steward, Cook	-	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	17	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	8	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	65	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	466	53
Farmer, Grazier	13	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	2	-
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	114	8
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	5	-
Woodman	7	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	20	-
Gardener (not domestic)	302	45
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	40	2
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	26	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	6	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
Drover	2	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Fisherman	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	42	9
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	10	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Bookbinder	1	2
Printer	24	6
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	4	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	62	1
Engine, Machine Maker	8	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	10	-
Boiler Maker	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	4	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	14	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	3	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	5	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	10	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	989	9
Builder	66	-
Carpenter, Joiner	291	-
Bricklayer	228	-
Mason	41	-
Slater, Tiler	9	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	77	-
Paperhanger	11	1
Plumber	44	-
Painter, Glazier	153	2
Cabinet Maker	19	5
French Polisher	2	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	7	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	31	-
Carver, Gilder	3	-
Dealer in Works of Art	5	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	45	-
Coachmaker	9	-
Wheelwright	22	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	13	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	40	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	35	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Sail Maker	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	26	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	-
Chemist, Druggist	17	-
Manufacturing Chemist	6	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	8	4
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	8	4
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	536	73
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	48	2
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	3	14
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	6	3
Maltster	7	-
Brewer	25	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	15	4
Cellarman	3	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	19	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	35	2
Cheesemonger, Butterman	9	4
Butcher, Meat Salesman	65	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	9	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	2	-
Fishmonger	27	2
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	14	1
Baker	83	13
Confectioner, Pastrycook	25	3
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	34	7
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	106	16
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	68	45
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	2	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	4	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	50	38
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	1
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	-
Embroiderer	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	169	378
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	6	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	61	13
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	325
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	28
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	7	-
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	76	4
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	16	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	48	2
Soap Boiler, Maker	20	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	9	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer	12	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	112	64
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Oil and Colourman	13	1
Japanner	2	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	17	55
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	15	-
Sawyer	24	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	12	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	6	-
Paper Manufacture	7	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	10	5
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	316	4
Coal Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	16	1
Coalheaver	13	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	71	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	5	-
Paviour	2	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	2	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	19	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	18	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	19	-
Glass Manufacture	3	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	-
Waterworks Service	9	-
Others	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	23	1
[Iron Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	56	1
Whitesmith	12	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	18	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	3	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	3	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,070	84
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	39	21
Pawnbroker	11	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	52	20
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	8	1
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	863	11
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	50	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	28	22
Apprentice (undefined)	9	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	5	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	5
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	16	1
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	12	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	217	1,076
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	217	1,076
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	179	3,691
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	4	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	175	3,690

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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.)