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.	205	9
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	68	9
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	27	-
Police	88	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	14	-
Other Local or County Official	4	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	29	3
Army Officer (effective/retired)	15	3
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	6	-
Navy Pensioner	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	427	454
Clergymen (Established Church)	19	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	1
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	6	3
Barrister, Solicitor	77	-
Law Student	13	1
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	40	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	26	-
Dentist	7	-
Medical Student, Assistant	19	-
Subordinate Medical Service	1	161
Schoolmaster	55	192
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	9	55
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	9	6
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	5	-
Civil Engineer	31	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	15	-
Painter (artist)	16	6
Engraver (artist)	5	-
Sculptor	2	-
Architect	21	-
Musician, Music Master	13	19
Art Student	7	8
Photographer	10	-
Actor	-	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	2	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	526	3,437
Domestic Coachman, Groom	159	1
Domestic Gardener	190	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	122	3,080
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	34	29
College, Club Service	1	-
Cook (not domestic)	3	2
Charwoman	1	44
Washing and Bathing Service	7	265
Hospital and Institution Service	7	13
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	718	29
Merchant	63	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	88	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	26	-
Accountant	34	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	3	3
Commercial Traveller	41	-
Commercial Clerk	353	23
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	3	-
Banker	7	-
Bank Service	54	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	44	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	435	4
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	60	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	18	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	142	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	112	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	2	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	6	-
Ship Steward, Cook	3	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	4	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	24	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	56	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	5	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	516	6
Farmer, Grazier	8	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	49	1
Shepherd	-	1
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	26	1
Gardener (not domestic)	427	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	73	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	59	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	12	-
Drover	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	74	8
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	17	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	4	-
Bookbinder	10	5
Printer	23	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	7	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	12	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	59	1
Engine, Machine Maker	25	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	4	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	13	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Type Cutter, Founder	2	-
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	-	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,014	6
Builder	96	-
Carpenter, Joiner	341	-
Bricklayer	248	-
Mason	37	-
Slater, Tiler	3	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	58	-
Paperhanger	10	-
Plumber	55	-
Painter, Glazier	117	-
Cabinet Maker	21	4
French Polisher	1	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	1	-
Gas Fitter	15	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Carver, Gilder	6	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	55	-
Coachmaker	33	-
Wheelwright	7	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	14	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	2	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	29	4
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	2
Chemist, Druggist	20	1
Manufacturing Chemist	6	-
Alkali Manufacture	-	1
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	11	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	11	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	479	51
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	30	5
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	9
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	11	5
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Brewer	15	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	6	4
Cellarman	5	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	38	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	42	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	2	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	53	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	6	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3	-
Fishmonger	21	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	25	-
Corn Miller	1	-
Baker	68	10
Confectioner, Pastrycook	6	5
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	38	6
Sugar Refiner	3	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	100	5
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	131	51
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	8	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	7	2
Silk Dyer, Printer	9	-
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	-	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	10	5
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	1
Manchester Warehouseman	3	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	75	39
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	2
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	148	358
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	4	2
Tailor	50	10
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	8	297
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	2	44
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	9	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	64	2
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	7	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	23	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	7	-
Currier	8	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	3	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	104	27
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Oil and Colourman	9	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	29	14
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	2	7
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	14	-
Sawyer	8	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	3	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	2	-
Envelope Maker	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	27	5
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	211	7
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Coal Merchant	4	-
Coalheaver	6	-
Gas Works Service	11	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	4	-
Limeburner	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	38	-
Paviour	1	-
Road Labourer	3	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	13	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	11	-
Others	2	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	-	1
Glass Manufacture	-	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	7	2
Waterworks Service	5	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	23	2
Lapidary	2	-
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	3	-
Blacksmith	25	-
Whitesmith	13	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	14	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
[Coppersmith]	3	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	2	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	476	53
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	21	17
Pawnbroker	5	-
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	15	5
Contractor (undefined)	8	-
General Labourer	386	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	7	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	25	7
Apprentice (undefined)	6	4
Factory Labourer (undefined)	3	8
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	10
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	15	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	12	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	249	1,546
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	249	1,546
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	134	3,408
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	131	3,406

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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.)