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 Giles in the Fields and St George Bloomsbury RegD/PLPar	St Giles South SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	145	5
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	4	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	12	-
Police	108	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	20	4
Other Local or County Official	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	6	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	180	74
Clergymen (Established Church)	1	-
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	-	4
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	3	1
Barrister, Solicitor	29	-
Law Student	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	34	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	5	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	8	-
Midwife	-	5
Subordinate Medical Service	3	28
Schoolmaster	8	13
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	2	4
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	8	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	3	-
Civil Engineer	7	-
Painter (artist)	6	2
Engraver (artist)	8	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	4	-
Musician, Music Master	14	7
Photographer	4	-
Actor	6	7
Art, Music, Theatre Service	7	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	5	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	238	1,056
Domestic Coachman, Groom	5	-
Domestic Gardener	1	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	45	570
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	131	53
College, Club Service	2	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	11	37
Cook (not domestic)	15	2
Charwoman	1	189
Washing and Bathing Service	6	193
Hospital and Institution Service	3	11
Others engaged in Service	16	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	170	16
Merchant	8	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	12	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	9	-
Accountant	4	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	12	3
Commercial Traveller	20	-
Commercial Clerk	102	11
Bank Service	2	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	643	18
Other Railway Officials and Servants	12	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	-	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	24	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	128	-
Tramway Companies' Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	14	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	9	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	20	9
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	430	6
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	24	19
Farmer, Grazier	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	8	8
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	8	11
Gardener (not domestic)	5	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	67	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	1
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	50	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	11	-
Drover	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	-
Fisherman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	313	110
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	19	3
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	6	1
Bookbinder	40	91
Printer	220	10
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	8	3
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	14	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	5	2
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	123	9
Engine, Machine Maker	32	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	12	1
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	2	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	4	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	9	-
Saw Maker	2	-
Pencil Maker (Wood)	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	11	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	9	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	5	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	5	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	5	-
Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	8	-
Type Cutter, Founder	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	2	3
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	2	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	589	42
Builder	10	-
Carpenter, Joiner	92	-
Bricklayer	107	-
Mason	38	-
Slater, Tiler	3	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	15	-
Paperhanger	10	1
Plumber	32	-
Painter, Glazier	115	3
Cabinet Maker	47	7
French Polisher	25	3
Furniture Broker, Dealer	5	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	6	-
Gas Fitter	27	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	10	-
Others	2	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	31	5
Dealer in Works of Art	2	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	1
Artificial Flower Maker	1	18
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	119	4
Coachmaker	77	1
Wheelwright	5	-
Others	-	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	37	2
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	23	11
Dye, Paint Manufacture	2	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	4	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	-	2
Chemist, Druggist	12	-
Manufacturing Chemist	5	9
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	32	10
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	28	10
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	4	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	339	83
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	39	6
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	14	9
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	27	6
Brewer	53	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	4	-
Cellarman	18	3
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	2	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	22	8
Cheesemonger, Butterman	12	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	23	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	8	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	2	-
Fishmonger	12	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	13
Corn Miller	1	-
Baker	41	6
Confectioner, Pastrycook	9	7
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	27	15
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	5
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	13	3
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	5	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	45	37
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	2
Blanket Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	-	1
Others	2	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	3	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	4
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Weaver (undefined)	5	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	1
Manchester Warehouseman	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	17	8
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	1
Trimming Maker, Dealer	7	6
Embroiderer	-	11
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	290	425
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	9	6
Tailor	120	123
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	175
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	5	84
Hosiery Manufacture	-	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	7	2
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Button Maker, Dealer	-	10
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	113	13
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	22	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	5	4
Accoutrement Maker	4	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	29	20
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	1
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	3
Currier	10	3
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	4	1
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	5	4
Brush, Broom, Maker	4	3
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	4
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	112	60
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Oil and Colourman	7	1
Japanner	4	2
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	7	5
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	4	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	8	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Others	12	-
Paper Manufacture	7	4
Envelope Maker	1	6
Stationer, Law Stationer	17	11
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	3
Paper Stainer	4	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	3	20
Ticket, Label Writer	3	2
Others	20	1
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	285	19
Coal Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	6	1
Coalheaver	18	-
Gas Works Service	5	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Paviour	28	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	1
Glass Manufacture	11	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	3	-
Others	-	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	22	1
Lapidary	-	1
Others	6	4
[Iron Manufacture]	9	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	52	-
Whitesmith	10	1
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	14	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
[Coppersmith]	4	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	27	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	7	2
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	35	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	3
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	12	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	-	1
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	950	311
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	121	107
Pawnbroker	10	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	110	133
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	9	3
General Labourer	620	5
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	17	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	38	15
Apprentice (undefined)	2	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	20	7
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	38
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	27	1
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	10	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	17	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	90	259
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	90	259
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	110	1,656
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	6	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	104	1,651

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.)