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.	138	8
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	54	8
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	33	-
Police	37	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	10	-
Other Local or County Official	1	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	29	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	15	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	5	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	373	457
Clergymen (Established Church)	16	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	8	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	5	3
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	2
Barrister, Solicitor	62	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	29	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	24	-
Dentist	7	-
Medical Student, Assistant	20	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	148
Schoolmaster	34	177
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	6	66
School Service, and others connected with teaching	4	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	14	6
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	20	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	8	-
Painter (artist)	15	14
Engraver (artist)	2	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	20	-
Musician, Music Master	15	20
Art Student	9	3
Photographer	32	14
Actor	1	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	-	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	203	3,117
Domestic Coachman, Groom	21	-
Domestic Gardener	51	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	69	2,643
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	36	27
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	2
Cook (not domestic)	3	2
Charwoman	-	71
Washing and Bathing Service	13	366
Hospital and Institution Service	5	6
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	923	24
Merchant	76	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	100	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	22	-
Accountant	24	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	7	3
Commercial Traveller	56	1
Commercial Clerk	529	19
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	3	-
Banker	3	-
Bank Service	59	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	42	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	436	4
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	50	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	10	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	129	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	94	1
Tramway Companies' Service	1	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	4	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	8	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	11	-
Ship Steward, Cook	2	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	4	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	44	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	71	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	469	10
Farmer, Grazier	6	1
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	33	2
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	31	1
Gardener (not domestic)	396	6
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	56	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	37	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	13	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	1
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	75	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	15	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	3	-
Bookbinder	3	-
Printer	49	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	4	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	54	2
Engine, Machine Maker	11	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	4	-
Boiler Maker	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Steel Pen Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	19	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,087	14
Builder	56	-
Carpenter, Joiner	314	1
Bricklayer	259	1
Mason	32	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	78	1
Paperhanger	10	-
Plumber	90	-
Painter, Glazier	174	2
Cabinet Maker	21	7
French Polisher	4	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	27	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	2	-
Carver, Gilder	6	1
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	45	-
Coachmaker	18	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	1	-
Wheelwright	11	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	14	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	5	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	27	5
Dye, Paint Manufacture	2	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	22	1
Manufacturing Chemist	2	3
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	8	6
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	8	6
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	596	88
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	28	5
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	34
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	8	4
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Brewer	10	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	13	-
Cellarman	3	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	39	4
Milkseller, Dairyman	52	-
Cheesemonger, Butterman	10	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	86	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	19	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	6	1
Fishmonger	32	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	17	2
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	77	9
Confectioner, Pastrycook	10	10
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	55	8
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	6	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	111	7
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	4	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	125	88
Woolstapler	8	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	5	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	2	1
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	3	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	1	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	3	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	3	2
Manchester Warehouseman	3	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	81	75
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	8
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	-
Embroiderer	1	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	202	408
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	5	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	53	11
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	345
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	3	38
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	8	-
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	109	9
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	13	1
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	17	1
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	3	-
Currier	10	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	2	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	66	8
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Oil and Colourman	12	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	1	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Sawyer	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	2	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	2	-
Others	2	-
Paper Manufacture	5	-
Envelope Maker	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	25	5
Paper Stainer	1	-
Others	3	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	363	7
Coal Miner	-	1
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	11	-
Coalheaver	14	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	130	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	8	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	57	-
Paviour	1	-
Road Labourer	3	-
Platelayer	12	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	7	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	3
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	9	-
Waterworks Service	4	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	19	1
Lapidary	1	-
Others	2	-
[Iron Manufacture]	5	-
Blacksmith	26	-
Whitesmith	10	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	21	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	3	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	695	79
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	34	30
Pawnbroker	4	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	5	3
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	11	1
Contractor (undefined)	4	-
General Labourer	582	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	9	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	28	34
Apprentice (undefined)	12	4
Factory Labourer (undefined)	4	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	4
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	16	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	13	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	201	743
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	201	743
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	178	4,352
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	175	4,352

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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.)