Vision of Britain | 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 East Riding RegC	Sculcoates RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	400	23
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	130	10
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	55	-
Prison Service, &c.	25	5
Police	139	3
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	39	5
Other Local or County Official	12	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	113	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	6	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	8	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	13	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	18	-
Seaman, R.N.	30	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	7	-
Navy Pensioner	29	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	752	639
Clergymen (Established Church)	33	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	41	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	14	5
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	13	6
Barrister, Solicitor	55	2
Law Student	5	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	117	1
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	43	-
Dentist	20	-
Medical Student, Assistant	17	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	10	153
Schoolmaster	170	310
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	9	92
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	11	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	6	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	39	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	11	4
Engraver (artist)	4	-
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	20	-
Musician, Music Master	51	50
Art Student	8	1
Photographer	17	4
Actor	9	2
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	7	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	457	4,622
Domestic Coachman, Groom	168	1
Domestic Gardener	86	3
Domestic Indoor Servant	109	3,874
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	5	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	76	52
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	3
Cook (not domestic)	2	5
Charwoman	-	261
Washing and Bathing Service	7	407
Hospital and Institution Service	1	4
Others engaged in Service	1	12
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,599	37
Merchant	60	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	153	7
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	43	-
Accountant	33	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	3	7
Commercial Traveller	131	1
Commercial Clerk	1,067	16
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Banker	3	-
Bank Service	39	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	63	6
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,037	35
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	135	-
Railway Guard	26	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	22	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	412	1
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	30	2
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	85	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	331	4
Tramway Companies' Service	10	-
Inland Navigation Service	11	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	263	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	32	5
Seaman (Merchant Service)	718	2
Pilot	17	-
Ship Steward, Cook	27	2
Boatman on Seas	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	569	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	73	3
Meter, Weigher	12	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	253	6
Telegraph, Telephone Service	8	6
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,486	59
Farmer, Grazier	172	12
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	51	-
Farm Bailiff	61	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	768	30
Shepherd	22	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	5	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	10	-
Agricultural Student	2	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	2	-
Woodman	3	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	19	1
Gardener (not domestic)	371	15
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	336	5
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	13	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	100	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	6	1
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	33	-
Drover	3	-
Gamekeeper	6	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
Vermin Destroyer	2	-
Fisherman	168	2
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	297	48
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	26	8
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	5	1
Bookbinder	35	17
Printer	197	21
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	9	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	23	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,333	18
Engine, Machine Maker	213	1
Millwright	52	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	467	3
Boiler Maker	411	2
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	10	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	9	1
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	9	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	1
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	10	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	55	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	9	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	4	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	7	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	-	2
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	68	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	2	6
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	3,063	54
Builder	90	2
Carpenter, Joiner	1,113	7
Bricklayer	686	5
Mason	184	-
Slater, Tiler	36	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	32	-
Paperhanger	23	-
Plumber	161	1
Painter, Glazier	379	1
Cabinet Maker	216	33
French Polisher	28	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	28	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	33	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Wood Carver	17	-
Carver, Gilder	21	-
Dealer in Works of Art	-	2
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	10	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	160	1
Coachmaker	50	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	4	-
Wheelwright	60	1
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	44	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1,049	3
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	506	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	430	1
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	34	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	22	-
Sail Maker	57	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	320	129
Dye, Paint Manufacture	147	46
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	10	7
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	95	-
Manufacturing Chemist	47	71
Alkali Manufacture	-	2
Drysalter	20	3
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	37	6
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	32	6
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	5	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,786	341
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	140	14
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	111
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	14	3
Maltster	25	-
Brewer	64	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	35	5
Cellarman	14	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	45	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	70	9
Cheesemonger, Butterman	3	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	303	15
Provision Curer, Dealer	73	10
Poulterer, Game Dealer	17	1
Fishmonger	95	3
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	96	4
Corn Miller	103	2
Baker	91	5
Confectioner, Pastrycook	40	35
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	76	18
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	2	-
Sugar Refiner	12	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	449	103
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	18	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	558	521
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	7	3
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	4	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	4	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	1
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	1
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	-	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	187	362
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	3	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	15	3
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	2
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	9	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	89	14
Mat Maker, Seller	2	3
Net Maker	1	19
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	11	3
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	1	3
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	25	7
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	9	18
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	172	61
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	10
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	773	1,648
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	14	3
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	5
Tailor	314	99
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	3	1,410
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	90
Hosier, Haberdasher	15	3
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	351	35
Patten, Clog Maker	6	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	65	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	198	56
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	18	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	2
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	8	1
Manure Manufacture	14	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	6	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	49	1
Currier	22	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	4	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	4	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	64	42
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	6	6
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	2,131	66
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1,096	3
Oil and Colourman	9	2
Japanner	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	17	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	15	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	7	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	129	-
Sawyer	223	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	94	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	62	3
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	377	4
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	16	-
Paper Manufacture	27	12
Stationer, Law Stationer	23	10
Paper Stainer	8	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	15	31
Ticket, Label Writer	2	-
Others	6	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,245	25
Coal Miner	4	-
Ironstone Miner	2	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	6	-
Coal Merchant	150	2
Coalheaver	96	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	86	-
Stone Quarrier	15	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	11	-
Slate Quarrier	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	9	2
Limeburner	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	5	-
Well Sinker, Borer	5	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	36	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	167	2
Paviour	19	-
Road Labourer	14	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	35	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	295	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	15	-
Glass Manufacture	5	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	2
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	10	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	17	4
Lapidary	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	481	-
Blacksmith	419	-
Whitesmith	44	-
Nail Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	54	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	18	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	86	3
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	5
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	100	1
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	3	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	5	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,950	335
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	91	102
Pawnbroker	29	10
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	85	42
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	80	2
Contractor (undefined)	14	-
General Labourer	3,078	21
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	294	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	166	26
Apprentice (undefined)	33	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	62	77
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	18	51
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	45	1
Town Drainage Service	2	1
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	31	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	9	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	421	2,900
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	421	2,900
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	499	16,898
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	33	21
[Blank field, or illegible]	466	16,877

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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(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.)

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