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 Hunslet RegD/PLPar/PLU	Hunslet SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	101	9
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	21	6
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	19	-
Police	48	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	11	3
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	14	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Army Pensioner	11	-
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	204	152
Clergymen (Established Church)	9	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	11	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	5	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	5	-
Barrister, Solicitor	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	24	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	8	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	6	-
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	3	15
Schoolmaster	78	126
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	3
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	-
Civil Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	6	-
Engraver (artist)	2	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	7	-
Musician, Music Master	12	4
Photographer	2	-
Actor	1	-
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	76	843
Domestic Coachman, Groom	30	-
Domestic Gardener	10	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	11	622
Inn, Hotel Servant	19	16
College, Club Service	1	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	6
Cook (not domestic)	2	5
Charwoman	2	138
Washing and Bathing Service	-	55
Hospital and Institution Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	415	12
Merchant	3	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	35	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	5	1
Accountant	8	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	2	1
Commercial Traveller	34	1
Commercial Clerk	280	7
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	4	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	41	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,034	10
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	100	-
Railway Guard	63	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	47	1
Other Railway Officials and Servants	248	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	9	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	27	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	350	3
Tramway Companies' Service	8	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	28	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	10	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	57	2
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	84	2
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	124	6
Farmer, Grazier	8	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	52	4
Shepherd	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	2	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	-
Gardener (not domestic)	56	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	35	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	6	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	27	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	140	16
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	4	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	20	9
Printer	76	7
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	10	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	28	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,997	21
Engine, Machine Maker	437	4
Millwright	40	1
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	796	5
Boiler Maker	328	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	282	9
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	9	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	46	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
File Maker	26	2
Saw Maker	2	-
Pin Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	11	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	4	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	7	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,047	39
Builder	18	-
Carpenter, Joiner	312	1
Bricklayer	209	-
Mason	81	1
Slater, Tiler	38	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	19	-
Paperhanger	3	1
Plumber	86	1
Painter, Glazier	152	3
Cabinet Maker	87	16
French Polisher	4	12
Furniture Broker, Dealer	12	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	3	-
Gas Fitter	4	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Wood Carver	5	-
Carver, Gilder	10	1
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	125	7
Coachmaker	15	2
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	15	-
Wheelwright	64	1
Others	12	4
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	19	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	9	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	5	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	85	8
Dye, Paint Manufacture	10	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	1
Chemist, Druggist	28	4
Manufacturing Chemist	37	1
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
Drysalter	6	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	20	5
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	19	4
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	723	151
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	69	8
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	12
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	2
Maltster	66	1
Brewer	92	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	10	2
Cellarman	4	5
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	2	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	23	11
Cheesemonger, Butterman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	121	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	27	8
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3	-
Fishmonger	19	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	7	2
Corn Miller	31	-
Baker	14	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	11	29
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	36	14
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	2	6
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	174	44
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	846	1,866
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	253	660
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	15	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	67	129
Blanket Manufacture	48	103
Fuller	14	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	34	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	6
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	15	46
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	7	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	180	689
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	1
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	1	6
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	15	15
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	1	7
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	3
Weaver (undefined)	6	57
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	43	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	69	101
Felt Manufacture	6	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	14	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	49	23
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	4
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
Embroiderer	-	2
Others	-	5
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	415	945
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	17	97
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	2
Tailor	88	234
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	3	486
Shawl Manufacture	2	-
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	61
Hosiery Manufacture	1	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	5	-
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	269	60
Patten, Clog Maker	6	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	21	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	217	30
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	6	2
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	2	6
Tanner, Fellmonger	74	2
Currier	106	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	7	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	19	14
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	193	66
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	8	-
Japanner	-	2
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	6	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	7	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	14	2
Sawyer	37	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	21	2
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	26	-
Others	4	1
Paper Manufacture	44	29
Stationer, Law Stationer	9	10
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	8	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	16
Ticket, Label Writer	-	3
Others	3	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	3,865	141
Coal Miner	485	1
Ironstone Miner	10	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	4	-
Coal Merchant	31	1
Coalheaver	28	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	77	-
Stone Quarrier	6	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	17	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	2
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	79	-
Paviour	21	-
Road Labourer	14	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	17	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	46	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	137	38
Glass Manufacture	366	10
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	11	7
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	7	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	4	-
Lapidary	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	1,850	13
[Steel Manufacture]	16	-
Blacksmith	310	2
Whitesmith	21	-
Nail Manufacture	59	61
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	18	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	8	-
[Coppersmith]	21	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	59	3
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	84	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	10	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	33	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,225	192
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	42	44
Pawnbroker	23	3
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	53	10
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	22	-
Contractor (undefined)	5	-
General Labourer	792	6
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	182	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	64	17
Apprentice (undefined)	3	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	28	16
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	11	96
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	22	1
Town Drainage Service	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	6	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	8	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	177	1,267
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	177	1,267
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	74	7,362
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	8	8
[Blank field, or illegible]	66	7,354

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:

We are grateful to the following contributors. If you make use of the data in your own work, please follow any instructions given here on acknowledgment and re-use.

(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.)