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 Chorlton RegD/PLU	Hulme CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	290	8
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	45	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	34	-
Prison Service, &c.	-	1
Police	173	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	33	-
Other Local or County Official	5	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	403	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	12	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	352	-
Army Pensioner	31	-
Seaman, R.N.	6	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	534	388
Clergymen (Established Church)	4	-
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	5	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	4	4
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	4
Barrister, Solicitor	2	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	88	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	25	2
Dentist	21	-
Medical Student, Assistant	17	-
Midwife	-	11
Subordinate Medical Service	9	68
Schoolmaster	75	203
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	5	18
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	4
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	4	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	10	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	8	-
Painter (artist)	27	2
Engraver (artist)	34	-
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	14	-
Musician, Music Master	77	38
Art Student	3	2
Photographer	20	7
Actor	14	18
Art, Music, Theatre Service	7	5
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	6	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	27	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	215	3,141
Domestic Coachman, Groom	9	-
Domestic Gardener	7	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	49	2,156
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	4	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	119	161
College, Club Service	4	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	55
Cook (not domestic)	12	8
Charwoman	2	442
Washing and Bathing Service	7	307
Hospital and Institution Service	-	4
Others engaged in Service	1	8
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,485	80
Merchant	9	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	115	8
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	33	1
Accountant	9	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	86	34
Commercial Traveller	162	-
Commercial Clerk	1,007	36
Bank Service	11	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	49	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,048	71
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	23	-
Railway Guard	10	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	10	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	225	3
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	12	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	225	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	777	2
Tramway Companies' Service	39	-
Inland Navigation Service	4	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	111	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	3	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	41	-
Ship Steward, Cook	2	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	8	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	960	29
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	576	12
Telegraph, Telephone Service	21	21
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	118	17
Farmer, Grazier	6	-
Farm Bailiff	4	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	34	14
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	2	3
Gardener (not domestic)	72	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	156	3
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	126	1
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	18	1
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	1
Vermin Destroyer	3	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	563	160
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	40	14
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	6	1
Bookbinder	59	82
Printer	356	48
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	17	9
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	83	5
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	2	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	862	42
Engine, Machine Maker	125	7
Millwright	37	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	314	1
Boiler Maker	136	2
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	67	23
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	10	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	5	-
File Maker	16	-
Saw Maker	6	-
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	47	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	5	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	4	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	13	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	53	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	4	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	6	6
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	3,250	161
Builder	31	1
Carpenter, Joiner	891	6
Bricklayer	295	1
Mason	251	-
Slater, Tiler	32	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	132	-
Paperhanger	35	1
Plumber	297	2
Painter, Glazier	572	10
Cabinet Maker	418	84
French Polisher	96	9
Furniture Broker, Dealer	35	15
Locksmith, Bellhanger	9	-
Gas Fitter	20	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	18	2
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	16	1
Wood Carver	35	-
Carver, Gilder	55	1
Dealer in Works of Art	6	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	27
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	179	4
Coachmaker	74	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	1	-
Wheelwright	58	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Others	6	2
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	39	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	33	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	19	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	12	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	89	12
Dye, Paint Manufacture	10	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	-
Chemist, Druggist	44	9
Manufacturing Chemist	21	1
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
Drysalter	11	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	28	24
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	27	23
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,512	408
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	59	12
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	57
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	7	9
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	78	5
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	194	64
Cellarman	27	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	13	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	87	15
Cheesemonger, Butterman	3	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	242	10
Provision Curer, Dealer	109	76
Poulterer, Game Dealer	5	2
Fishmonger	38	4
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	16	3
Corn Miller	11	2
Baker	240	10
Confectioner, Pastrycook	54	83
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	75	21
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	2	5
Sugar Refiner	3	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	218	28
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	30	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	1,300	2,861
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	9	5
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	3	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	10	48
Flannel Manufacture	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	10	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	85	340
Silk Dyer, Printer	2	-
Ribbon Manufacture	2	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	2	4
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	320	1,243
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	194	53
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	43	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	6	9
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	3	3
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	67	69
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	1	30
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	2	21
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	21	5
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Net Maker	-	3
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	2
Weaver (undefined)	15	173
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	260	61
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	39	259
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	9	27
Manchester Warehouseman	12	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	157	100
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	18
Trimming Maker, Dealer	18	303
Embroiderer	1	66
Others	1	16
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	922	2,260
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	22	31
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	7
Tailor	421	237
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	22	1,429
Shawl Manufacture	1	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	11	421
Hosiery Manufacture	1	4
Hosier, Haberdasher	12	15
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Button Maker, Dealer	10	16
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	305	41
Patten, Clog Maker	37	2
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	56	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	24	47
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	83	27
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	8	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	6	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Furrier, Skinner	2	8
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	21	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	20	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	16	5
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	11
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	552	259
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	5	1
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Japanner	4	6
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	75	34
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	12	24
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	24	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	25	2
Sawyer	101	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	16	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	45	6
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	43	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	18	16
Envelope Maker	-	6
Stationer, Law Stationer	49	39
Card, Pattern Card Maker	94	6
Paper Stainer	1	4
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	108
Ticket, Label Writer	2	5
Others	22	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,879	42
Coal Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	48	2
Coalheaver	28	1
Gas Works Service	156	1
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	8	1
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	4	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	96	-
Paviour	50	1
Road Labourer	11	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	14	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	43	-
Others	6	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	4
Glass Manufacture	104	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	15	8
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	10	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	22	1
Gold, Silver, Beater	10	-
[Iron Manufacture]	569	3
[Steel Manufacture]	2	-
Blacksmith	248	2
Whitesmith	19	-
Nail Manufacture	-	2
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	31	5
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	4	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	-
[Coppersmith]	54	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	85	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	10	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	157	7
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	19	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	18	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,408	998
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	75	212
Pawnbroker	51	15
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	60	24
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	33	10
Contractor (undefined)	9	-
General Labourer	1,153	11
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	149	2
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	385	72
Apprentice (undefined)	46	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	421	147
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	26	502
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	33	1
Town Drainage Service	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	11	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	12	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	189	1,567
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	189	1,567
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	308	9,560
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	81	47
[Blank field, or illegible]	227	9,513

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:

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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.)

(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.)