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".

List St Georges PLPar/RegD/PLU	St George Hanover Square CP/Vest

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	1,276	105
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	150	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	405	42
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	232	3
Prison Service, &c.	17	12
Police	327	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	21	47
Other Local or County Official	112	1
East Indian and Colonial Service	12	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	652	7
Army Officer (effective/retired)	304	2
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	187	3
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	45	-
Army Pensioner	57	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	40	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	6	-
Navy Pensioner	10	1
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,787	1,388
Clergymen (Established Church)	79	-
Roman Catholic Priest	10	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	9	2
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	8	13
Nun, Sister of Charity	4	7
Theological Student	8	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	16	17
Barrister, Solicitor	398	2
Law Student	64	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	193	4
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	196	2
Dentist	39	-
Medical Student, Assistant	90	1
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	13	556
Schoolmaster	56	208
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	32	350
School Service, and others connected with teaching	10	8
Author, Editor, Journalist	31	6
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	16	2
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	10	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	11	2
Civil Engineer	78	1
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	25	-
Painter (artist)	48	27
Engraver (artist)	14	-
Sculptor	19	3
Architect	43	-
Musician, Music Master	161	80
Art Student	19	21
Photographer	19	5
Actor	28	62
Art, Music, Theatre Service	7	3
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	27	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	6,206	15,773
Domestic Coachman, Groom	1,036	2
Domestic Gardener	8	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	4,217	14,596
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	11	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	672	257
College, Club Service	76	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	52	17
Cook (not domestic)	70	9
Charwoman	-	314
Washing and Bathing Service	29	501
Hospital and Institution Service	11	77
Others engaged in Service	24	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,921	139
Merchant	150	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	179	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	35	-
Accountant	49	2
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	12	19
Commercial Traveller	135	-
Commercial Clerk	1,169	111
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	14	3
Banker	35	-
Bank Service	96	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	6	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	41	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	2,666	32
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	3	-
Railway Guard	12	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	169	3
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	56	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	1,064	4
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	262	1
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	2	-
Inland Navigation Service	4	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	27	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	62	-
Ship Steward, Cook	27	-
Boatman on Seas	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	17	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	96	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	836	8
Telegraph, Telephone Service	24	13
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	125	26
Farmer, Grazier	24	5
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	4	-
Farm Bailiff	8	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	32	8
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	5	-
Woodman	5	2
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	14	11
Gardener (not domestic)	33	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	680	5
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	18	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	569	5
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	88	-
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	324	25
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	67	6
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	8	-
Bookbinder	30	15
Printer	183	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	19	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	13	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	3	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	421	18
Engine, Machine Maker	77	3
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	73	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
Saw Maker	4	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	70	3
Philosophical Instrument Maker	13	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	12	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	6	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	8	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	26	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	114	3
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	5	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	4
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	2
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	2,458	88
Builder	122	3
Carpenter, Joiner	741	2
Bricklayer	192	-
Mason	184	2
Slater, Tiler	15	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	79	-
Paperhanger	17	-
Plumber	133	1
Painter, Glazier	499	2
Cabinet Maker	219	64
French Polisher	47	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	25	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	6	-
Gas Fitter	73	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	9	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	22	-
Others	2	-
Wood Carver	12	1
Carver, Gilder	33	1
Dealer in Works of Art	20	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	5	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	10
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	290	4
Coachmaker	143	2
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	50	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	94	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	13	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	9	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	187	14
Dye, Paint Manufacture	2	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	163	8
Manufacturing Chemist	19	5
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	44	13
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	43	13
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,892	598
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	196	45
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	138	394
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	56	13
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Maltster	2	-
Brewer	93	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	14	1
Cellarman	57	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	81	2
Milkseller, Dairyman	101	20
Cheesemonger, Butterman	83	2
Butcher, Meat Salesman	238	5
Provision Curer, Dealer	35	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	35	1
Fishmonger	70	2
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	31	2
Corn Miller	6	-
Baker	233	31
Confectioner, Pastrycook	35	39
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	116	26
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	2
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	256	12
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	12	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	425	386
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	14	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	3	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	7	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	1
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	3
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	4	31
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	26	18
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	4	-
Manchester Warehouseman	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	343	276
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	11
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	6
Embroiderer	3	39
Others	2	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,111	3,620
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	33	9
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	8
Tailor	620	503
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	36	2,641
Shawl Manufacture	-	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	9	374
Hosiery Manufacture	1	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	48	19
Glover, Glove Maker	12	5
Button Maker, Dealer	3	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	259	20
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	71	10
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	10	4
Accoutrement Maker	3	10
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	5	13
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	78	18
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	4	2
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	10	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	1
Currier	8	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	34	3
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	3
Brush, Broom, Maker	16	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	7
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	232	40
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Oil and Colourman	38	1
Japanner	2	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	4	2
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	21	2
Sawyer	36	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	8	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	13	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	13	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Paper Manufacture	5	1
Envelope Maker	-	3
Stationer, Law Stationer	72	26
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	1
Paper Stainer	9	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	3	2
Others	3	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	635	37
Coal Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	3	-
Coal Merchant	13	-
Coalheaver	33	-
Gas Works Service	41	-
Stone Quarrier	2	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	5	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	4	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	3	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	5	1
Paviour	3	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	14	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	5	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	5	8
Glass Manufacture	19	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	25	7
Waterworks Service	13	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	91	10
Lapidary	-	1
Others	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	62	1
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	104	2
Whitesmith	15	-
Nail Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	53	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	5	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	32	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	3	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	43	1
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	8	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	11	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	955	331
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	118	111
Pawnbroker	29	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	20	13
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	35	10
Contractor (undefined)	5	1
General Labourer	518	4
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	56	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	96	47
Apprentice (undefined)	13	10
Factory Labourer (undefined)	56	10
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	9	125
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	45	4
Town Drainage Service	3	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	30	2
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	4	1
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	8	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	843	3,603
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	843	3,603
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	425	10,890
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	21	15
[Blank field, or illegible]	404	10,875

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.)