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.	54	7
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	17	4
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	13	3
Police	13	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	9	-
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	11	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	3	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	191	169
Clergymen (Established Church)	17	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	10	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	1
Barrister, Solicitor	17	1
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	14	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	13	1
Dentist	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	6	-
Subordinate Medical Service	2	17
Schoolmaster	42	109
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	9	24
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	4
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	4	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Painter (artist)	7	2
Architect	11	-
Musician, Music Master	11	9
Photographer	6	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	4	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	212	1,471
Domestic Coachman, Groom	61	-
Domestic Gardener	37	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	54	1,296
Inn, Hotel Servant	45	31
College, Club Service	2	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Cook (not domestic)	1	1
Charwoman	-	39
Washing and Bathing Service	9	100
Hospital and Institution Service	2	3
Others engaged in Service	-	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	128	8
Merchant	6	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	12	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	14	-
Accountant	12	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	-	2
Commercial Traveller	34	-
Commercial Clerk	36	5
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	8	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	4	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	234	1
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	3	-
Railway Guard	6	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	54	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	28	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	53	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	45	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	4	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	32	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	597	19
Farmer, Grazier	178	11
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	65	-
Farm Bailiff	15	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	255	5
Shepherd	1	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	3	-
Woodman	2	1
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	5	1
Gardener (not domestic)	73	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	65	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	4	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	46	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	3	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Gamekeeper	9	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	40	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	6	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	1	-
Printer	27	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	3	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	40	1
Engine, Machine Maker	6	-
Millwright	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	1	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	5	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	15	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	637	13
Builder	16	-
Carpenter, Joiner	188	-
Bricklayer	18	-
Mason	189	1
Slater, Tiler	8	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	23	1
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	39	-
Painter, Glazier	92	3
Cabinet Maker	35	7
French Polisher	2	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	5	-
Gas Fitter	9	-
Carver, Gilder	8	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	69	1
Coachmaker	39	-
Wheelwright	18	1
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	11	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	20	-
Chemist, Druggist	18	-
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	4	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	4	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	272	208
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	33	11
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	11	157
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	4
Maltster	13	-
Brewer	12	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	1	1
Cellarman	4	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	16	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	46	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	5	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	5	1
Fishmonger	6	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Corn Miller	7	-
Baker	9	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	9	20
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	7	2
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	74	7
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	4	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	93	33
Woolstapler	3	1
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	11	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	5	-
Blanket Manufacture	1	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	8	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	2	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	6	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	3
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	12	2
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	35	18
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	5
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	143	240
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	70	1
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	222
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	5
Hosier, Haberdasher	7	3
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	53	7
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	10	1
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	11	2
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	-	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	7	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	20	4
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	6	1
Sawyer	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	3
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	172	4
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	9	-
Coalheaver	6	-
Gas Works Service	15	-
Stone Quarrier	25	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	8	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	8	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	4	2
Lapidary	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	4	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	34	-
Whitesmith	15	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	13	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	173	33
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	6	17
Pawnbroker	1	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	4	5
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	10	1
Contractor (undefined)	4	-
General Labourer	133	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	6	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	5	6
Apprentice (undefined)	2	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	1	2
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	2
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	3	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	180	864
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	180	864
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	53	1,737
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	-	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	53	1,735

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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.)