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 Salford RegD/PLU	Salford Ch/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	299	26
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	48	8
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	41	1
Prison Service, &c.	10	1
Police	139	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	49	16
Other Local or County Official	12	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	754	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	13	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	668	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	6	-
Army Pensioner	63	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	473	384
Clergymen (Established Church)	11	-
Roman Catholic Priest	13	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	14	5
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Theological Student	12	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	11	2
Barrister, Solicitor	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	53	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	25	-
Dentist	19	-
Medical Student, Assistant	10	1
Midwife	-	18
Subordinate Medical Service	18	53
Schoolmaster	86	239
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	5	10
School Service, and others connected with teaching	6	5
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	6	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	3	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	12	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	11	-
Painter (artist)	12	5
Engraver (artist)	12	-
Sculptor	2	-
Architect	11	-
Musician, Music Master	62	31
Art Student	1	1
Photographer	10	5
Actor	8	4
Art, Music, Theatre Service	4	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	9	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	10	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	314	3,615
Domestic Coachman, Groom	39	-
Domestic Gardener	34	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	41	2,499
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	11	3
Inn, Hotel Servant	148	144
College, Club Service	7	3
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	66
Cook (not domestic)	8	10
Charwoman	5	548
Washing and Bathing Service	7	316
Hospital and Institution Service	5	15
Others engaged in Service	7	10
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,435	57
Merchant	9	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	112	12
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	26	1
Accountant	23	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	77	15
Commercial Traveller	148	4
Commercial Clerk	966	23
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	4	-
Bank Service	13	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	54	2
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,927	52
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	163	1
Railway Guard	72	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	56	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	735	5
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	8	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	64	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	1,266	1
Tramway Companies' Service	31	-
Inland Navigation Service	10	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	92	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	3	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	12	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	744	21
Meter, Weigher	4	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	644	9
Telegraph, Telephone Service	21	12
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	57	12
Farmer, Grazier	10	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	33	11
Shepherd	2	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	1
Gardener (not domestic)	5	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	232	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	15	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	102	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	13	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	59	-
Drover	42	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	1
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	594	195
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	34	6
Bookbinder	76	116
Printer	393	55
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	14	10
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	77	7
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	-	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,303	45
Engine, Machine Maker	250	6
Millwright	76	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	492	2
Boiler Maker	85	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	162	25
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	4	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	35	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	7	-
File Maker	12	2
Saw Maker	9	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Steel Pen Maker	-	1
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	62	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	28	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	22	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	5	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	17	-
Type Cutter, Founder	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	9	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	12	4
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	4	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	3,033	142
Builder	51	-
Carpenter, Joiner	874	3
Bricklayer	395	1
Mason	227	1
Slater, Tiler	84	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	143	3
Paperhanger	47	-
Plumber	226	-
Painter, Glazier	525	4
Cabinet Maker	213	58
French Polisher	60	15
Furniture Broker, Dealer	31	13
Locksmith, Bellhanger	8	-
Gas Fitter	22	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	17	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	10	5
Wood Carver	9	-
Carver, Gilder	77	2
Dealer in Works of Art	6	3
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	3	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	32
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	230	2
Coachmaker	85	2
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	4	-
Wheelwright	87	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	4	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	48	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	27	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	18	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	6	-
Sail Maker	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	151	14
Dye, Paint Manufacture	55	2
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	2
Chemist, Druggist	40	3
Manufacturing Chemist	43	1
Alkali Manufacture	2	6
Drysalter	9	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	34	29
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	31	29
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,860	423
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	118	13
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	4	50
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	15	9
Brewer	125	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	139	32
Cellarman	29	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	8	4
Milkseller, Dairyman	77	20
Cheesemonger, Butterman	5	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	326	22
Provision Curer, Dealer	158	101
Poulterer, Game Dealer	28	1
Fishmonger	82	12
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	23	2
Corn Miller	33	3
Baker	253	20
Confectioner, Pastrycook	61	55
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	81	24
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	7	5
Sugar Refiner	11	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	245	44
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	32	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	3,404	6,872
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	17	12
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	8	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	23	122
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	5	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	84	382
Silk Dyer, Printer	17	1
Ribbon Manufacture	1	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	714	3,699
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	647	169
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	32	6
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	131	602
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	5	5
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	225	358
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	3	14
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	3	23
[Others]	-	6
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	3
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	83	28
Mat Maker, Seller	-	2
Net Maker	1	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	2
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	18	293
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1,082	65
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	153	545
Felt Manufacture	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	22
Manchester Warehouseman	14	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	82	84
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	21
Trimming Maker, Dealer	22	321
Embroiderer	-	23
Others	10	60
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	975	1,856
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	37	65
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	3
Tailor	352	250
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	10	1,035
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	10	352
Hosiery Manufacture	2	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	8	5
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Button Maker, Dealer	3	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	375	50
Patten, Clog Maker	81	2
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	61	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	32	80
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	8
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	191	33
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	11	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	20	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Manure Manufacture	4	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Others	-	1
Furrier, Skinner	24	8
Tanner, Fellmonger	23	-
Currier	36	3
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	17	5
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	47	7
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	7
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	619	271
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	11	-
Oil and Colourman	4	1
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	17	-
Japanner	2	2
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	25	15
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	37	3
Others	2	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	15	6
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	54	1
Sawyer	108	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	7	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	63	9
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	48	3
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	80	57
Envelope Maker	-	13
Stationer, Law Stationer	47	43
Card, Pattern Card Maker	61	4
Paper Stainer	11	18
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	7	89
Ticket, Label Writer	6	5
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	3,764	73
Coal Miner	39	-
Ironstone Miner	2	-
Copper Miner	2	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	1
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	95	7
Coalheaver	102	1
Gas Works Service	207	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	6	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	9	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	1
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	183	3
Paviour	61	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	42	-
Platelayer	24	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	125	-
Others	3	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	9	2
Glass Manufacture	115	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	18	8
Salt Maker, Dealer	4	-
Waterworks Service	10	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	30	2
Gold, Silver, Beater	19	-
Others	1	2
[Iron Manufacture]	1,689	12
[Steel Manufacture]	5	-
Blacksmith	312	1
Whitesmith	25	-
Nail Manufacture	19	11
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	15	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	40	6
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	7	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	107	-
[Coppersmith]	29	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	89	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	26	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	187	4
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	53	5
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	37	4
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	2	2
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,922	861
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	95	197
Pawnbroker	75	13
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	201	102
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	45	-
Contractor (undefined)	12	-
General Labourer	2,171	5
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	335	3
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	522	47
Apprentice (undefined)	12	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	412	217
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	42	274
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	79	1
Town Drainage Service	24	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	11	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	42	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	513	2,339
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	513	2,339
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	215	12,368
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	72	50
[Blank field, or illegible]	143	12,318

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".

Click on the triangles for all about a particular number.

This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.

---

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.)

JISC Portsmouth Back to top

• ©2009-2024 University of Portsmouth and others
• About this site
• Expert search
• Web design by Headscape