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 Doncaster RegD/PLU	Doncaster AP/CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	69	3
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	18	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	14	1
Police	25	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	9	2
Other Local or County Official	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	12	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	6	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	174	154
Clergymen (Established Church)	7	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	7	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	5	-
Barrister, Solicitor	13	1
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	31	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	12	-
Dentist	4	-
Medical Student, Assistant	1	-
Subordinate Medical Service	1	30
Schoolmaster	38	80
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	20
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	4	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	11	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	4	-
Painter (artist)	2	1
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	11	19
Art Student	3	-
Photographer	4	-
Actor	-	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	84	1,211
Domestic Coachman, Groom	22	-
Domestic Gardener	6	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	31	1,007
Inn, Hotel Servant	20	27
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	80
Washing and Bathing Service	2	74
Hospital and Institution Service	-	9
Others engaged in Service	1	12
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	162	6
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	11	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	10	-
Accountant	6	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	-	4
Commercial Traveller	36	1
Commercial Clerk	77	1
Bank Service	14	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	6	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	725	3
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	145	-
Railway Guard	51	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	36	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	257	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	8	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	22	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	65	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	41	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	32	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	1	-
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	59	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	5	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	235	16
Farmer, Grazier	15	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	160	15
Shepherd	2	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Woodman	3	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	-
Gardener (not domestic)	51	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	96	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	8	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	60	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	7	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	13	-
Drover	4	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	-
Fisherman	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	63	3
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	12	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Bookbinder	8	-
Printer	39	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	436	6
Engine, Machine Maker	57	2
Millwright	9	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	253	-
Boiler Maker	78	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	1
Saw Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	21	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	3	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	3
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	824	10
Builder	25	-
Carpenter, Joiner	248	-
Bricklayer	176	1
Mason	65	-
Slater, Tiler	15	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	27	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	37	-
Painter, Glazier	132	1
Cabinet Maker	58	4
French Polisher	5	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	7	4
Gas Fitter	19	-
Wood Carver	4	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	386	2
Coachmaker	164	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	132	1
Wheelwright	34	-
Others	36	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	20	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	25	6
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	21	3
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
Alkali Manufacture	-	3
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	11	6
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	10	6
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	515	91
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	63	14
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	2	24
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	6	3
Maltster	15	-
Brewer	31	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	10	1
Cellarman	4	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	7	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	18	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	2	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	102	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	14	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	31	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	9	3
Corn Miller	8	-
Baker	22	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	18	17
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	27	4
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	2
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	111	10
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	11	3
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	81	29
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	2	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	1	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	3
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	12	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Weaver (undefined)	4	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	6	3
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	48	16
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	3
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	239	445
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	5	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	6
Tailor	118	5
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	392
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	28
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	6
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	85	3
Patten, Clog Maker	2	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	20	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	3
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	74	3
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	21	-
Currier	39	3
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	6	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	97	6
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	9	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	15	-
Sawyer	45	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	5	2
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	2	-
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	4	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	668	4
Coal Miner	7	-
Mine Service	4	1
Coal Merchant	19	-
Coalheaver	7	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	16	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	8	-
Paviour	1	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	3	-
Railway Contractor	7	-
Platelayer	34	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	79	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Glass Manufacture	3	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	1
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	6	-
[Iron Manufacture]	183	2
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	152	-
Whitesmith	21	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	11	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	3	-
[Coppersmith]	11	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	20	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	47	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	831	69
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	17	17
Pawnbroker	4	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	40	18
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	17	-
General Labourer	552	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	67	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	65	12
Apprentice (undefined)	11	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	41	7
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	17	12
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	17	2
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	13	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	113	603
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	113	603
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	106	3,500
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	7	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	99	3,500

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.)