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".

Show Hull RegD/Inc table	Kingston upon Hull Holy Trinity and St Mary CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	300	8
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	128	5
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	36	1
Prison Service, &c.	1	1
Police	105	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	25	1
Other Local or County Official	4	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	99	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	10	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	21	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Seaman, R.N.	33	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	13	-
Navy Pensioner	11	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	506	469
Clergymen (Established Church)	15	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	15	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	8	5
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	19
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	11	3
Barrister, Solicitor	26	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	66	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	21	-
Dentist	16	2
Medical Student, Assistant	5	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	10	89
Schoolmaster	82	231
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	7	41
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	6
Author, Editor, Journalist	8	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	4	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	3	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	1
Civil Engineer	26	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	6	-
Painter (artist)	20	2
Engraver (artist)	5	-
Architect	18	-
Musician, Music Master	59	51
Art Student	5	2
Photographer	19	1
Actor	9	12
Art, Music, Theatre Service	4	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	8	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	19	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	434	4,292
Domestic Coachman, Groom	75	-
Domestic Gardener	23	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	174	3,330
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	126	101
College, Club Service	4	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	4	26
Cook (not domestic)	6	3
Charwoman	5	454
Washing and Bathing Service	4	327
Hospital and Institution Service	8	48
Others engaged in Service	4	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,186	36
Merchant	43	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	102	3
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	22	-
Accountant	24	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	2	8
Commercial Traveller	128	3
Commercial Clerk	793	18
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	30	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	5	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	34	3
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	5,574	48
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	85	-
Railway Guard	81	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	39	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	733	2
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	2	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	18	2
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	96	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	214	1
Tramway Companies' Service	22	-
Inland Navigation Service	10	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	346	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	77	2
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1,975	9
Pilot	51	-
Ship Steward, Cook	57	20
Boatman on Seas	18	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1,339	5
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	54	-
Meter, Weigher	8	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	337	3
Telegraph, Telephone Service	12	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	267	25
Farmer, Grazier	77	8
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	2	-
Farm Bailiff	31	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	121	15
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	2
Gardener (not domestic)	32	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	1,225	5
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	16	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	54	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	3	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	15	-
Drover	5	-
Gamekeeper	1	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	-
Vermin Destroyer	2	-
Fisherman	1,126	4
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	233	45
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	29	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	3	-
Bookbinder	32	24
Printer	142	16
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	5	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	22	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	798	15
Engine, Machine Maker	135	3
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	268	-
Boiler Maker	242	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	3	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	1
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	2	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	11	-
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	61	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	7	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	4	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	5	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	3
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	6	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	26	1
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	6	6
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	5	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	2,251	37
Builder	37	1
Carpenter, Joiner	594	1
Bricklayer	559	1
Mason	181	-
Slater, Tiler	27	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	25	-
Paperhanger	36	1
Plumber	148	1
Painter, Glazier	319	-
Cabinet Maker	184	18
French Polisher	30	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	33	6
Locksmith, Bellhanger	9	2
Gas Fitter	23	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	3	-
Wood Carver	9	-
Carver, Gilder	26	1
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	109	-
Coachmaker	49	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	3	-
Wheelwright	23	-
Others	3	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	31	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	545	4
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	139	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	213	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	53	1
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	28	2
Sail Maker	112	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	169	21
Dye, Paint Manufacture	43	4
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	3
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	5	2
Chemist, Druggist	94	3
Manufacturing Chemist	9	8
Drysalter	17	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	44	21
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	36	19
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	8	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,933	424
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	202	19
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	28	149
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	29	8
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	21	-
Brewer	46	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	48	7
Cellarman	12	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	27	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	53	5
Butcher, Meat Salesman	372	7
Provision Curer, Dealer	86	9
Poulterer, Game Dealer	8	2
Fishmonger	259	34
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	77	2
Corn Miller	18	-
Baker	98	9
Confectioner, Pastrycook	59	31
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	150	35
Sugar Refiner	4	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	321	102
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	13	2
Others Dealing in Food	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	384	314
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	5	4
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	1	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	4
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	2	3
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	3
Silk Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	13	67
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	16	57
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	7	8
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	61	2
Mat Maker, Seller	4	-
Net Maker	3	32
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	8
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	3	7
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	13	4
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	3	18
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	11	4
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	230	73
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	14
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
Embroiderer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	804	1,573
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	21	5
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	8
Tailor	310	120
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	1,230
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	145
Hosiery Manufacture	5	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	24	11
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	345	27
Patten, Clog Maker	6	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	80	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	8	7
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	3	17
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	203	30
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	12	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Manure Manufacture	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	8	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	93	-
Currier	28	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	8	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	50	28
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	476	52
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	117	-
Oil and Colourman	5	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Japanner	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	47	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	4	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	46	-
Sawyer	48	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	9	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	20	11
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	109	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	8	1
Paper Manufacture	6	16
Stationer, Law Stationer	29	6
Paper Stainer	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	6	15
Ticket, Label Writer	3	-
Others	12	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,353	32
Coal Miner	12	-
Ironstone Miner	2	-
Copper Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	27	4
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	85	1
Coalheaver	187	2
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	29	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	14	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	4	1
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	12	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	15	-
Paviour	10	1
Road Labourer	9	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	30	2
Railway Labourer, Navvy	110	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	-
Glass Manufacture	6	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	15	1
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	39	4
[Iron Manufacture]	191	1
[Steel Manufacture]	3	-
Blacksmith	249	3
Whitesmith	49	-
Nail Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	40	1
[Coppersmith]	12	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	82	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	9
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	3	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	82	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	7	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,990	300
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	103	89
Pawnbroker	34	20
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	163	101
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	244	2
Contractor (undefined)	4	-
General Labourer	2,032	13
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	256	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	79	18
Apprentice (undefined)	44	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	27	7
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	4	50
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	56	7
Town Drainage Service	5	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	31	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	10	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	10	7
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	288	3,593
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	288	3,593
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	229	11,672
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	25	6
[Blank field, or illegible]	204	11,666

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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.)