Vision of Ireland | 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.	225	23
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	41	8
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	37	2
Prison Service, &c.	26	6
Police	77	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	16	4
Other Local or County Official	24	2
East Indian and Colonial Service	3	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	246	7
Army Officer (effective/retired)	56	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	90	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	60	3
Army Pensioner	31	3
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	2	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	531	561
Clergymen (Established Church)	61	1
Roman Catholic Priest	5	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	17	20
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	7	3
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	7
Theological Student	4	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	8	2
Barrister, Solicitor	38	-
Law Student	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	52	1
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	44	2
Dentist	15	-
Medical Student, Assistant	13	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	3	103
Schoolmaster	88	209
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	19	155
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	9
Author, Editor, Journalist	10	2
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	2
Civil Engineer	15	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Painter (artist)	13	9
Engraver (artist)	1	1
Architect	11	-
Musician, Music Master	53	28
Art Student	2	1
Photographer	19	1
Actor	1	-
Art, Music, Theatre Service	-	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	12	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	801	5,964
Domestic Coachman, Groom	219	1
Domestic Gardener	111	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	386	4,810
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	6
Inn, Hotel Servant	50	71
Office Keeper (not Government)	3	2
Cook (not domestic)	5	4
Charwoman	-	193
Washing and Bathing Service	8	851
Hospital and Institution Service	18	25
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	381	22
Merchant	18	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	36	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	23	1
Accountant	14	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	4
Commercial Traveller	59	1
Commercial Clerk	178	13
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	31	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	16	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	825	12
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	34	-
Railway Guard	11	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	12	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	134	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	21	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	157	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	151	2
Tramway Companies' Service	1	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	24	-
Inland Navigation Service	11	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	23	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	13	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	8	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	218	4
Telegraph, Telephone Service	6	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	2,310	80
Farmer, Grazier	233	28
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	48	-
Farm Bailiff	43	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	1,436	45
Shepherd	69	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	7	-
Agricultural Student	5	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	2	-
Woodman	17	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	14	-
Gardener (not domestic)	435	7
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	243	4
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	192	1
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	15	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	3
Drover	5	-
Gamekeeper	26	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	146	18
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	26	11
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	3	2
Bookbinder	10	3
Printer	95	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	10	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	166	7
Engine, Machine Maker	16	1
Millwright	7	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	39	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Needle Maker	5	2
[Others]	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	70	2
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	7	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	6	2
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,868	48
Builder	61	1
Carpenter, Joiner	432	2
Bricklayer	477	1
Mason	94	1
Slater, Tiler	17	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	85	1
Paperhanger	13	-
Plumber	113	-
Painter, Glazier	277	2
Cabinet Maker	175	36
French Polisher	16	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	13	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	8	-
Gas Fitter	39	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	6	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Wood Carver	18	-
Carver, Gilder	17	-
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	206	3
Coachmaker	84	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	12	-
Wheelwright	67	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	40	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	5	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	5	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	53	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	49	1
Manufacturing Chemist	1	-
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	11	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	11	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,004	308
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	137	42
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	26	130
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	8	9
Maltster	24	-
Brewer	59	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	5	2
Cellarman	6	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	33	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	50	3
Butcher, Meat Salesman	177	8
Provision Curer, Dealer	7	9
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3	2
Fishmonger	26	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	9	4
Corn Miller	9	-
Baker	187	16
Confectioner, Pastrycook	21	17
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	41	13
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	3	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	155	39
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	17	7
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	193	131
Woolstapler	-	1
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	2	14
Silk Dyer, Printer	2	-
Ribbon Manufacture	8	3
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	2
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	3
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	2	-
Weaver (undefined)	6	6
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	10	6
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	146	80
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	10
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	4
Embroiderer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	602	1,249
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	17	2
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	8
Tailor	241	32
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	1,041
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	111
Hosiery Manufacture	2	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	8	19
Glover, Glove Maker	-	3
Button Maker, Dealer	4	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	291	21
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	29	4
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	163	24
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	7	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	65	22
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Comb Maker	3	-
Furrier, Skinner	3	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	64	-
Currier	4	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	7	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	9	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	140	43
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Others	4	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	34	4
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	13	1
Sawyer	33	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	10	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	14	-
Others	-	1
Paper Manufacture	1	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	23	26
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	2
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	3	5
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	863	20
Coal Miner	11	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	3	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	2	-
Coal Merchant	57	5
Coalheaver	31	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	57	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	7	-
Limeburner	4	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	5	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	92	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	3	-
Road Labourer	17	-
Platelayer	23	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	22	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	1
Glass Manufacture	9	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	8	2
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	13	2
[Iron Manufacture]	128	1
Blacksmith	143	-
Whitesmith	51	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	47	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	53	1
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	22	1
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	28	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	4	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	-	2
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,447	222
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	60	71
Pawnbroker	1	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	35	26
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	22	2
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	1,154	8
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	47	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	85	78
Apprentice (undefined)	14	7
Factory Labourer (undefined)	20	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	6	27
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	32	-
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	24	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	5	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	379	2,947
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	379	2,947
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	229	5,907
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	8	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	221	5,902

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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.)