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 Toxteth Park RegD/PLPar	Toxteth Park CP/ExP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	850	38
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	275	24
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	147	3
Prison Service, &c.	6	1
Police	359	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	49	9
Other Local or County Official	13	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	90	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	12	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	16	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	3	-
Army Pensioner	29	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	9	-
Seaman, R.N.	10	-
Navy Pensioner	11	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	778	1,010
Clergymen (Established Church)	32	1
Roman Catholic Priest	8	1
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	30	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	23	25
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	3
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	3	7
Barrister, Solicitor	49	-
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	65	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	52	-
Dentist	20	-
Medical Student, Assistant	20	-
Midwife	-	22
Subordinate Medical Service	4	288
Schoolmaster	142	380
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	23	166
School Service, and others connected with teaching	11	6
Author, Editor, Journalist	21	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	7	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	5	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	7	-
Civil Engineer	57	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	19	-
Painter (artist)	27	8
Engraver (artist)	8	-
Sculptor	4	-
Architect	26	-
Musician, Music Master	35	81
Art Student	9	4
Photographer	33	12
Actor	7	6
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	17	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	692	7,475
Domestic Coachman, Groom	210	1
Domestic Gardener	169	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	113	6,188
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	10	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	160	186
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	5	25
Cook (not domestic)	5	4
Charwoman	-	645
Washing and Bathing Service	13	397
Hospital and Institution Service	4	15
Others engaged in Service	2	12
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,365	76
Merchant	195	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	349	8
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	34	1
Accountant	69	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	22	20
Commercial Traveller	205	3
Commercial Clerk	2,237	41
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	6	-
Banker	11	-
Bank Service	68	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	166	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	6,528	87
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	97	-
Railway Guard	41	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	28	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	593	4
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	38	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	292	3
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	897	7
Tramway Companies' Service	21	-
Inland Navigation Service	7	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	143	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	66	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1,764	13
Pilot	58	-
Ship Steward, Cook	172	20
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1,337	3
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	262	16
Meter, Weigher	20	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	658	5
Telegraph, Telephone Service	34	13
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	144	21
Farmer, Grazier	14	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	5	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	33	16
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	9	4
Gardener (not domestic)	77	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	219	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	4	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	148	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	33	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Drover	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Fisherman	27	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	314	50
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	33	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	6	1
Bookbinder	31	38
Printer	194	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	9	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	39	2
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,159	16
Engine, Machine Maker	128	4
Millwright	32	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	303	-
Boiler Maker	508	2
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	2	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	9	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
Saw Maker	8	-
Pin Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	104	4
Philosophical Instrument Maker	11	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	6	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	10	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	22	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	4
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	3,578	85
Builder	110	-
Carpenter, Joiner	1,292	1
Bricklayer	376	-
Mason	309	-
Slater, Tiler	44	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	191	1
Paperhanger	25	1
Plumber	279	-
Painter, Glazier	571	3
Cabinet Maker	169	66
French Polisher	38	2
Furniture Broker, Dealer	24	5
Locksmith, Bellhanger	8	-
Gas Fitter	65	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	28	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	3	2
Others	2	-
Wood Carver	9	-
Carver, Gilder	25	-
Dealer in Works of Art	6	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	3
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	273	3
Coachmaker	125	2
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	94	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	48	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	2,101	6
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	644	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	924	1
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	87	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	238	-
Sail Maker	208	3
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	145	4
Dye, Paint Manufacture	13	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	3	-
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	2	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	2	1
Chemist, Druggist	100	1
Manufacturing Chemist	10	-
Alkali Manufacture	3	-
Drysalter	12	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	66	80
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	66	78
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	-	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	2,141	465
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	236	35
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	7	106
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	20	10
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Brewer	47	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	20	4
Cellarman	50	11
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	60	4
Milkseller, Dairyman	137	18
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	270	17
Provision Curer, Dealer	133	38
Poulterer, Game Dealer	18	1
Fishmonger	53	20
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	85	1
Corn Miller	28	1
Baker	348	14
Confectioner, Pastrycook	63	105
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	106	21
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	2
Sugar Refiner	16	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	418	50
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	21	5
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	525	267
Woolstapler	7	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	4	3
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	3
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	3	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	5
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	92	26
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	2	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	64	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	4	5
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	2	3
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	121	55
Mat Maker, Seller	5	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	5	6
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	-	2
Weaver (undefined)	-	3
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	18	11
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	11
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	8	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	172	110
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	10
Trimming Maker, Dealer	5	5
Embroiderer	-	6
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	721	2,420
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	13	14
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	2	6
Tailor	297	136
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	6	1,895
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	4	293
Hosiery Manufacture	-	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	20	14
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	290	48
Patten, Clog Maker	14	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	70	7
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	4
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	100	34
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	30	6
Soap Boiler, Maker	8	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	15	3
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	16	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	2	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	5	7
Brush, Broom, Maker	15	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	6	13
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	500	125
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	39	-
Oil and Colourman	7	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	1
Japanner	3	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	7	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	9	3
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	4	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	55	3
Sawyer	83	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	20	2
Wood Turner, Box Maker	17	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	163	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	14	2
Paper Manufacture	7	6
Envelope Maker	1	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	59	47
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	3	56
Ticket, Label Writer	-	1
Others	3	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,096	45
Coal Miner	7	-
Lead Miner	2	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	5	-
Mine Service	9	-
Coal Merchant	122	12
Coalheaver	38	1
Gas Works Service	65	-
Stone Quarrier	29	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	13	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	60	-
Paviour	45	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	3	-
Road Labourer	21	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	26	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	73	1
Others	4	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	9	3
Glass Manufacture	26	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	26	15
Salt Maker, Dealer	20	-
Waterworks Service	5	-
Others	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	19	2
Gold, Silver, Beater	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	640	2
[Steel Manufacture]	6	-
Blacksmith	412	3
Whitesmith	44	1
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	61	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	24	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
[Coppersmith]	14	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	102	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	14	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	90	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	8	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	14	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Others	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	4,345	627
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	115	282
Pawnbroker	102	5
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	16	104
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	87	3
Contractor (undefined)	10	-
General Labourer	3,319	30
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	303	2
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	259	37
Apprentice (undefined)	38	7
Factory Labourer (undefined)	85	15
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	11	142
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	31	1
Town Drainage Service	5	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	17	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	9	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	-	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	753	5,381
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	753	5,381
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	320	18,111
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	30	13
[Blank field, or illegible]	290	18,098

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.)

(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.)