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 Staffordshire RegC table	Stone RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	69	10
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	10	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	19	-
Police	25	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	7	2
Other Local or County Official	8	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	13	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	6	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	202	235
Clergymen (Established Church)	20	-
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	39
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	6	-
Barrister, Solicitor	22	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	19	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	12	-
Dentist	1	-
Medical Student, Assistant	6	-
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	-	33
Schoolmaster	52	121
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	5	34
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	2	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	7	1
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Architect	4	-
Musician, Music Master	13	4
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	3	-
Actor	1	-
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	4	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	2	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	201	1,476
Domestic Coachman, Groom	59	-
Domestic Gardener	48	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	80	1,308
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	12	29
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Charwoman	-	34
Washing and Bathing Service	-	101
Hospital and Institution Service	1	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	192	5
Merchant	3	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	26	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	8	-
Accountant	5	-
Commercial Traveller	31	-
Commercial Clerk	89	2
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	19	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	10	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	310	38
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	5	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	11	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	73	1
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	3
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	1	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	37	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	120	1
Inland Navigation Service	8	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	14	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	7	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	7	30
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	23	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,618	98
Farmer, Grazier	366	33
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	146	-
Farm Bailiff	21	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	908	64
Shepherd	12	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	5	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	2	-
Agricultural Student	2	-
Woodman	26	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	8	-
Gardener (not domestic)	122	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	69	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	38	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	2	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	5	-
Gamekeeper	22	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	22	3
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	6	-
Bookbinder	3	1
Printer	12	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	41	10
Engine, Machine Maker	13	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	11	9
Boiler Maker	5	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Domestic Implement Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	9	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	586	60
Builder	19	-
Carpenter, Joiner	213	-
Bricklayer	171	2
Mason	38	-
Slater, Tiler	1	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	9	-
Plumber	30	-
Painter, Glazier	85	15
Cabinet Maker	6	4
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	2	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Carver, Gilder	5	39
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	103	4
Coachmaker	9	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	1	-
Wheelwright	81	3
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	12	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	13	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	12	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	18	7
Dye, Paint Manufacture	4	7
Chemist, Druggist	14	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	6	-
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	-
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	4	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	341	66
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	47	11
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	2
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	-	1
Maltster	4	-
Brewer	23	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	6	3
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	8	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	8	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	86	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	4	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	1
Fishmonger	3	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Corn Miller	13	-
Baker	40	4
Confectioner, Pastrycook	5	1
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	7	9
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	78	26
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	52	19
Woolstapler	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	4	4
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	46	6
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	2
Embroiderer	-	5
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	813	589
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	1
Tailor	66	1
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	374
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	17
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	730	194
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	12	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	8	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	3	-
Currier	3	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	58	2
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	2	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	6	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Sawyer	22	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	19	1
Paper Manufacture	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	1
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,000	1,087
Coal Miner	150	-
Ironstone Miner	6	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	4	-
Mine Service	6	-
Coal Merchant	18	-
Coalheaver	4	-
Gas Works Service	9	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	4	-
Well Sinker, Borer	5	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	106	1
Paviour	3	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Platelayer	40	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	26	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1,467	1,031
Glass Manufacture	2	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	13	3
Waterworks Service	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	1	2
[Iron Manufacture]	17	-
Blacksmith	83	-
Whitesmith	1	-
Nail Manufacture	5	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	13	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	49
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	700	129
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	12	27
Pawnbroker	8	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	21	10
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	22	1
General Labourer	551	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	37	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	31	17
Apprentice (undefined)	6	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	10	4
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	65
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	7	1
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	6	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	-	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	118	1,207
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	118	1,207
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	84	3,337
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	75	3,332

Click on the triangles for all about a particular number.

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".

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.)