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 Ecclesall Bierlow RegD/PLU	Nether Hallam CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	112	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	13	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	21	-
Police	59	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	11	-
Other Local or County Official	8	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	756	2
Army Officer (effective/retired)	28	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	721	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	5	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	286	203
Clergymen (Established Church)	11	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	11	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	10	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	8
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	-
Barrister, Solicitor	15	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	41	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	18	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	14	1
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	2	20
Schoolmaster	57	138
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	3	8
School Service, and others connected with teaching	10	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	6	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	-
Civil Engineer	9	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	9	-
Painter (artist)	10	1
Engraver (artist)	3	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	11	1
Musician, Music Master	20	20
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	6	1
Actor	1	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	4	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	98	1,456
Domestic Coachman, Groom	34	-
Domestic Gardener	26	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	16	1,244
Inn, Hotel Servant	13	12
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	1
Cook (not domestic)	1	-
Charwoman	-	98
Washing and Bathing Service	1	97
Hospital and Institution Service	4	4
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	547	11
Merchant	11	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	26	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	14	-
Accountant	24	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	3	1
Commercial Traveller	65	-
Commercial Clerk	348	7
Bank Service	19	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	33	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	390	54
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	39	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	11	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	50	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	162	-
Tramway Companies' Service	7	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Ship Steward, Cook	-	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	42	48
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	72	4
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	105	5
Farmer, Grazier	14	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	8	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	51	3
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	-	1
Gardener (not domestic)	30	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	46	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	36	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	110	13
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	5	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Bookbinder	7	2
Printer	78	4
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	7	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	11	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	3,836	430
Engine, Machine Maker	56	-
Millwright	21	2
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	82	1
Boiler Maker	9	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	7	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	15	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	232	11
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2,008	136
File Maker	1,050	252
Saw Maker	239	10
Needle Maker	1	-
Domestic Implement Maker	3	2
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	17	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	6	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	10	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	13	6
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	8	-
Type Cutter, Founder	30	9
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	22	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	5	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	895	51
Builder	28	-
Carpenter, Joiner	235	1
Bricklayer	132	-
Mason	180	-
Slater, Tiler	17	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	33	-
Paperhanger	4	1
Plumber	44	1
Painter, Glazier	92	-
Cabinet Maker	87	32
French Polisher	8	12
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	10	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Wood Carver	7	-
Carver, Gilder	10	1
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	73	-
Coachmaker	16	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	19	-
Wheelwright	28	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	7	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	34	2
Chemist, Druggist	25	-
Manufacturing Chemist	7	2
Drysalter	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	4	32
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	30
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	522	130
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	46	7
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	11
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	2	-
Brewer	39	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	10	2
Cellarman	5	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	4	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	24	5
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	91	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	21	12
Poulterer, Game Dealer	-	2
Fishmonger	10	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Corn Miller	18	-
Baker	10	1
Confectioner, Pastrycook	53	40
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	31	4
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	5	17
Sugar Refiner	5	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	139	24
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	42	46
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	5
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	2	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	34	32
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	229	479
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	7	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	3
Tailor	73	25
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	405
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	13
Hosier, Haberdasher	5	14
Button Maker, Dealer	17	9
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	99	8
Patten, Clog Maker	10	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	9	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	4	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	116	36
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	53	9
Comb Maker	12	3
Furrier, Skinner	5	2
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	19	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	10	8
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	2	6
Brush, Broom, Maker	13	6
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	82	17
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Japanner	2	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	5	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	10	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Sawyer	7	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	15	2
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	15	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	2	-
Paper Manufacture	3	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	10	9
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	1
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,956	230
Coal Miner	11	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	-	1
Mine Service	1	1
Coal Merchant	26	3
Coalheaver	3	-
Gas Works Service	83	-
Stone Quarrier	48	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	15	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	47	-
Paviour	4	1
Road Labourer	8	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	2	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	15	-
Others	2	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	22	2
Glass Manufacture	14	5
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	2
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	264	20
Others	30	95
[Iron Manufacture]	193	-
[Steel Manufacture]	427	3
Blacksmith	133	-
Whitesmith	12	1
Nail Manufacture	1	4
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	32	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	153	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	13	8
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	8	16
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	51	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	19
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	271	39
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	34	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	11	3
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	4	-
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	-	1
Others	5	2
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	561	103
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	19	28
Pawnbroker	28	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	16	6
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	18	-
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	307	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	84	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	60	9
Apprentice (undefined)	2	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	20	49
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	4	9
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	10	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	7	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	104	690
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	104	690
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	166	6,971
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	10	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	156	6,970

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.)