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".

List West Riding RegC	Keighley RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	98	3
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	11	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	16	-
Police	47	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	20	2
Other Local or County Official	4	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	13	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	5	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	358	206
Clergymen (Established Church)	17	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	22	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	2
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	11	1
Barrister, Solicitor	12	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	31	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	16	-
Dentist	11	1
Medical Student, Assistant	9	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	5	25
Schoolmaster	119	139
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	3	14
School Service, and others connected with teaching	8	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	3	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	7	-
Painter (artist)	5	1
Architect	9	-
Musician, Music Master	36	13
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	3	-
Actor	14	8
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	2	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	229	1,835
Domestic Coachman, Groom	57	-
Domestic Gardener	110	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	29	1,682
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	4
Inn, Hotel Servant	16	21
College, Club Service	3	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	8	2
Charwoman	-	66
Washing and Bathing Service	2	57
Hospital and Institution Service	2	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	324	4
Merchant	1	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	22	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	11	-
Accountant	10	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	39	1
Commercial Clerk	199	2
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Bank Service	12	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	26	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	587	5
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	9	-
Railway Guard	3	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	8	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	126	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	11	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	42	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	286	1
Inland Navigation Service	7	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	32	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	19	-
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	42	2
Telegraph, Telephone Service	-	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,141	43
Farmer, Grazier	514	28
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	93	-
Farm Bailiff	7	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	415	14
Shepherd	3	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	5	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	-
Gardener (not domestic)	98	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	47	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	2	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	25	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Gamekeeper	11	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	80	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	7	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	3	-
Bookbinder	6	3
Printer	56	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	6	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,572	14
Engine, Machine Maker	182	1
Millwright	15	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	399	3
Boiler Maker	27	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	812	9
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	15	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	81	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
File Maker	5	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	18	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	7	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	6	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,791	14
Builder	17	-
Carpenter, Joiner	547	2
Bricklayer	11	-
Mason	718	1
Slater, Tiler	28	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	88	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	44	-
Painter, Glazier	173	-
Cabinet Maker	121	4
French Polisher	18	4
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	2
Gas Fitter	9	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	73	-
Coachmaker	7	-
Wheelwright	31	-
Others	15	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	20	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	21	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	20	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	9	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	5	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	4	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	808	191
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	66	11
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	5	22
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	7	5
Maltster	15	-
Brewer	33	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	10	1
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	4	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	46	3
Cheesemonger, Butterman	5	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	145	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	13	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3	-
Fishmonger	21	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Corn Miller	53	1
Baker	50	27
Confectioner, Pastrycook	17	32
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	47	6
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	253	77
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	8	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	4,466	7,662
Woolstapler	39	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	412	234
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	3,385	7,004
Fuller	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	29	2
Others	6	5
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	12	21
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	171	246
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	-	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Weaver (undefined)	32	34
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	11	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	234	65
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	5
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	113	38
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	1
Others	8	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	650	693
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	9	3
Tailor	288	23
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	611
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	2	30
Hosiery Manufacture	-	8
Hosier, Haberdasher	4	3
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	191	13
Patten, Clog Maker	111	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	37	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	4	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	126	3
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	12	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	9	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	31	-
Currier	59	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	7	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	2	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	406	67
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Japanner	6	4
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	19	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	36	1
Sawyer	65	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	151	10
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	12	-
Paper Manufacture	101	48
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	4
Others	3	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,412	15
Coal Miner	6	-
Ironstone Miner	4	-
Lead Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Coal Merchant	73	1
Coalheaver	13	-
Gas Works Service	38	-
Stone Quarrier	411	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	30	-
Limeburner	4	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	30	-
Paviour	5	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	22	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	22	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	217	3
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	9	3
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	74	2
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	2	-
[Iron Manufacture]	1,041	4
Blacksmith	234	1
Whitesmith	5	-
Nail Manufacture	6	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	28	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	3	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	60	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	13	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	4	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	46	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,012	68
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	26	14
Pawnbroker	8	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	56	35
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	10	-
Contractor (undefined)	6	-
General Labourer	579	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	174	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	127	6
Apprentice (undefined)	5	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	19	6
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	3
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	24	-
Town Drainage Service	3	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	11	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	7	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	170	1,800
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	170	1,800
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	119	6,663
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	4	8
[Blank field, or illegible]	115	6,655

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.)