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.	151	10
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	25	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	23	1
Prison Service, &c.	29	5
Police	46	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	17	3
Other Local or County Official	10	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	988	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	40	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	493	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	373	-
Army Pensioner	31	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Seaman, R.N.	24	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	17	-
Navy Pensioner	6	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	369	256
Clergymen (Established Church)	51	1
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	3	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	1
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	-
Barrister, Solicitor	26	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	27	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	16	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	8	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	3	49
Schoolmaster	133	140
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	12	46
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	5
Author, Editor, Journalist	2	3
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	7	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	7	-
Painter (artist)	4	1
Engraver (artist)	-	1
Architect	9	-
Musician, Music Master	20	5
Art Student	3	-
Photographer	7	1
Actor	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	9	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	447	2,664
Domestic Coachman, Groom	129	1
Domestic Gardener	115	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	155	2,134
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	32	31
College, Club Service	8	2
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	2
Cook (not domestic)	1	-
Charwoman	-	59
Washing and Bathing Service	3	400
Hospital and Institution Service	1	32
Others engaged in Service	-	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	161	9
Merchant	3	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	11	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	13	1
Accountant	6	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	21	-
Commercial Clerk	80	8
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	15	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	8	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	501	4
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Railway Guard	2	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	84	1
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	-	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	7	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	67	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	173	1
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	3	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	21	1
Ship Steward, Cook	3	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	2	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	131	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,998	44
Farmer, Grazier	130	6
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	35	-
Farm Bailiff	35	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	1,412	34
Shepherd	111	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	23	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Woodman	42	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	10	1
Gardener (not domestic)	199	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	195	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	145	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	7	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Gamekeeper	33	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Fisherman	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	62	7
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	10	3
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	7	1
Printer	42	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	-	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	71	6
Engine, Machine Maker	10	-
Millwright	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	9	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	4	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	20	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	5	1
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	7	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	4	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	3	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	2	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	852	26
Builder	40	-
Carpenter, Joiner	260	2
Bricklayer	263	2
Mason	44	-
Slater, Tiler	4	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	29	-
Paperhanger	4	-
Plumber	30	1
Painter, Glazier	111	2
Cabinet Maker	46	18
French Polisher	5	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	7	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	87	2
Coachmaker	40	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	23	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	22	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	4	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	19	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	18	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	4	-
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	-
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	592	96
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	85	16
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	3	32
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	2	-
Maltster	20	-
Brewer	46	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	12	4
Cellarman	11	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	16	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	49	4
Butcher, Meat Salesman	77	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	2	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	-	2
Fishmonger	9	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	13	-
Corn Miller	6	-
Baker	106	9
Confectioner, Pastrycook	14	10
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	11	2
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	104	14
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	89	43
Woolstapler	8	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	17	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	3	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	56	33
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	6
Embroiderer	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	256	510
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	6
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	3
Tailor	129	15
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	419
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	59
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	-
Glover, Glove Maker	1	1
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	104	5
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	12	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	22	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	4	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Others	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	8	-
Currier	4	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	4	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	132	7
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	7	3
Thatcher	14	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	17	-
Sawyer	44	1
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	3	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	17	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	21	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	7	3
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	353	7
Coal Merchant	10	-
Coalheaver	9	-
Gas Works Service	14	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	8	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	41	1
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	4	-
Platelayer	42	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	48	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	3
Waterworks Service	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	7	-
[Iron Manufacture]	10	1
Blacksmith	91	-
Whitesmith	24	1
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	23	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	807	51
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	44	12
Pawnbroker	2	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	32	18
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	4	2
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	633	4
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	26	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	52	8
Apprentice (undefined)	11	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	2	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	4
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	11	-
Town Drainage Service	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	9	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	466	1,541
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	466	1,541
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	93	3,535
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	1	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	92	3,535

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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.)