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".

Show Derbyshire RegC table	Bakewell RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	71	18
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	12	11
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	17	5
Police	23	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	14	2
Other Local or County Official	4	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	11	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	5	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	236	161
Clergymen (Established Church)	26	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	21	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	8	4
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	4	-
Barrister, Solicitor	19	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	8	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	18	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	4	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	17	27
Schoolmaster	61	104
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	2	17
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	5	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Painter (artist)	3	1
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Architect	7	-
Musician, Music Master	3	6
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	5	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	2	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	278	1,760
Domestic Coachman, Groom	60	-
Domestic Gardener	69	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	112	1,497
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	16	48
Charwoman	-	85
Washing and Bathing Service	19	122
Hospital and Institution Service	1	7
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	135	4
Merchant	11	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	10	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	9	-
Accountant	6	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	1
Commercial Traveller	15	-
Commercial Clerk	59	3
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	14	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	8	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	389	8
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	12	-
Railway Guard	11	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	7	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	126	-
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	3	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	11	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	61	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	101	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	5	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	7	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	7	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	30	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	4	5
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,912	123
Farmer, Grazier	673	76
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	312	-
Farm Bailiff	14	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	727	46
Shepherd	12	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	22	1
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	38	-
Gardener (not domestic)	112	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	103	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	30	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	8	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	14	-
Gamekeeper	47	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	24	5
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	4	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	2	-
Printer	14	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	89	7
Engine, Machine Maker	4	-
Millwright	4	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	12	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	39	5
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	5	-
File Maker	3	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	12	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	848	9
Builder	23	-
Carpenter, Joiner	260	1
Bricklayer	17	-
Mason	348	-
Slater, Tiler	21	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	48	-
Plumber	51	2
Painter, Glazier	65	1
Cabinet Maker	7	5
Furniture Broker, Dealer	2	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	3	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	74	-
Coachmaker	4	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	45	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	22	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	49	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	28	-
Chemist, Druggist	20	-
Manufacturing Chemist	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	4
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	4
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	386	128
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	71	18
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	8	38
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	-
Brewer	3	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	3	3
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	6	2
Milkseller, Dairyman	2	-
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	77	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	4	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	5	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Corn Miller	28	-
Baker	35	8
Confectioner, Pastrycook	4	4
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	21	7
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	112	41
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	311	547
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	2	8
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	2
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Others	-	4
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	40	27
Silk Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	148	447
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	15	2
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	-	2
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	6	2
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	11	14
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	2	8
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	12	1
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	5	11
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	60	17
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	2
Embroiderer	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	360	471
Tailor	95	5
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	332
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	46
Hosiery Manufacture	27	32
Hosier, Haberdasher	3	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	217	51
Patten, Clog Maker	5	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	8	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	5	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	28	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Comb Maker	3	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	8	-
Currier	12	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	46	10
Oil and Colourman	2	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	3	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Thatcher	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Sawyer	6	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	8	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	6	-
Others	4	-
Paper Manufacture	7	7
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	1
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,472	11
Coal Miner	9	-
Lead Miner	478	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	7	-
Mine Service	4	-
Coal Merchant	25	4
Coalheaver	4	-
Gas Works Service	6	-
Stone Quarrier	279	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	204	2
Limeburner	34	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Road Labourer	37	-
Platelayer	32	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	112	-
Others	8	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	4	2
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	7	2
Lapidary	9	-
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	7	-
[Steel Manufacture]	2	-
Blacksmith	118	-
Whitesmith	13	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	14	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	15	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	6	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	-	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	17	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	961	57
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	19	18
Pawnbroker	1	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	30	6
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	7	-
General Labourer	807	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	47	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	31	9
Apprentice (undefined)	5	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	11	21
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	3
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	13	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	9	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	169	1,689
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	169	1,689
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	155	3,820
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	27	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	128	3,815

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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.)