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.	41	1
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	21	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	5	-
Police	9	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	3	-
Other Local or County Official	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	13	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	2	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	3	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	63	60
Clergymen (Established Church)	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	2	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	1
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	1
Barrister, Solicitor	5	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	5	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	4	-
Medical Student, Assistant	1	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	12
Schoolmaster	16	28
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	13
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Civil Engineer	5	-
Painter (artist)	1	-
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Architect	2	-
Musician, Music Master	6	3
Photographer	3	2
Actor	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	95	552
Domestic Coachman, Groom	42	1
Domestic Gardener	12	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	36	476
Inn, Hotel Servant	3	-
Cook (not domestic)	1	-
Charwoman	-	19
Washing and Bathing Service	1	56
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	174	1
Merchant	8	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	15	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	8	-
Accountant	5	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	1
Commercial Traveller	18	-
Commercial Clerk	100	-
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	5	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	13	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	403	1
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	127	-
Railway Guard	14	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	6	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	89	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	4	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	15	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	12	-
Tramway Companies' Service	1	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	10	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	5	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	61	-
Pilot	4	-
Ship Steward, Cook	3	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	31	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	17	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	306	3
Farmer, Grazier	24	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	6	-
Farm Bailiff	14	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	144	1
Shepherd	5	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	108	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	55	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	2	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	21	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Fisherman	28	1
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	20	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	1	-
Printer	11	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	3	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	121	-
Engine, Machine Maker	35	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	52	-
Boiler Maker	17	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	3	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	6	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	3	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	3	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	372	2
Builder	12	-
Carpenter, Joiner	152	-
Bricklayer	100	-
Mason	20	-
Slater, Tiler	2	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	8	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	16	-
Painter, Glazier	43	-
Cabinet Maker	5	2
French Polisher	3	-
Gas Fitter	4	-
Wood Carver	3	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	12	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	8	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	1	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	34	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	12	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	5	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	13	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	9	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	8	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	4	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	187	17
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	13	-
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	2
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	5	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	4	-
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	3	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	13	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	35	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	5	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3	-
Fishmonger	20	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	9	-
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	6	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	2	7
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	6	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	54	5
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	46	7
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	18	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	19	6
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	65	170
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	-	2
Tailor	23	12
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	147
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	9
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	38	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	2	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	13	3
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	5	-
Currier	1	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	3	3
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	48	-
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	17	-
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	9	-
Sawyer	3	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	5	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Paper Manufacture	2	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	391	-
Coal Miner	1	-
Ironstone Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	24	-
Coalheaver	8	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	6	-
Stone Quarrier	12	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	4	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	3	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	53	-
Paviour	6	-
Road Labourer	1	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	16	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	130	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	5	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	17	-
Blacksmith	58	-
Whitesmith	7	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	11	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	4	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	474	6
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	8	1
Pawnbroker	1	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	4	-
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	4	-
General Labourer	400	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	37	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	10	2
Apprentice (undefined)	4	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	6	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	1
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	5	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	48	223
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	48	223
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	71	2,112
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	68	2,111

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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.)