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 Great Grimsby SubD	Great Grimsby CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	120	1
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	55	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	18	-
Police	33	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	8	-
Other Local or County Official	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	18	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	9	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	2	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	189	186
Clergymen (Established Church)	10	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	4
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	6	-
Barrister, Solicitor	7	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	19	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	9	-
Dentist	9	-
Medical Student, Assistant	4	-
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	3	39
Schoolmaster	22	97
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	2	9
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	3	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	7	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Painter (artist)	3	1
Architect	6	-
Musician, Music Master	34	14
Photographer	6	1
Actor	13	19
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	4	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	5	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	243	1,178
Domestic Coachman, Groom	49	-
Domestic Gardener	27	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	125	982
Inn, Hotel Servant	35	36
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	3
Cook (not domestic)	5	1
Charwoman	-	66
Washing and Bathing Service	-	79
Hospital and Institution Service	-	8
Others engaged in Service	1	3
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	304	2
Merchant	6	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	28	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	21	-
Accountant	5	-
Commercial Traveller	20	-
Commercial Clerk	190	1
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Bank Service	11	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	22	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,388	9
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	28	-
Railway Guard	13	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	29	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	121	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	10	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	12	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	81	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	17	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	39	2
Seaman (Merchant Service)	777	1
Pilot	15	-
Ship Steward, Cook	15	3
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	165	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	8	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	54	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	4	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	97	2
Farmer, Grazier	7	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	16	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	53	2
Shepherd	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	2	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	-
Gardener (not domestic)	11	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	1,333	3
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	11	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Drover	3	-
Fisherman	1,310	3
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	49	1
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	4	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	2	-
Printer	37	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	5	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	154	3
Engine, Machine Maker	10	-
Millwright	11	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	56	-
Boiler Maker	30	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Saw Maker	4	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	26	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	3	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	3	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	3
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	784	6
Builder	25	-
Carpenter, Joiner	255	1
Bricklayer	162	1
Mason	53	1
Slater, Tiler	20	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	16	-
Plumber	39	-
Painter, Glazier	136	1
Cabinet Maker	54	1
French Polisher	2	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	4	1
Gas Fitter	11	-
Wood Carver	4	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	43	-
Coachmaker	7	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	6	-
Wheelwright	17	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	12	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	354	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	55	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	182	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	35	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	9	-
Sail Maker	73	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	40	2
Chemist, Druggist	39	2
Manufacturing Chemist	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	14	4
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	14	3
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	-	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	761	123
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	48	10
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	4	30
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	6	1
Maltster	44	-
Brewer	15	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	21	2
Cellarman	2	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	6	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	22	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	141	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	17	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	5	-
Fishmonger	143	26
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	15	-
Corn Miller	25	-
Baker	41	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	19	11
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	34	10
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	143	24
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	8	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	145	42
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	3	-
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	52	-
Net Maker	1	12
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	5	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	75	19
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	7
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	281	489
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	6	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	2
Tailor	109	11
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	448
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	15
Hosiery Manufacture	-	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	127	7
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	36	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	14	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	3	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	4	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	2	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	351	6
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	35	1
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	-	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	34	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	70	-
Sawyer	115	1
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	20	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	53	-
Paper Manufacture	3	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	4	1
Paper Stainer	1	-
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	379	3
Coal Miner	2	-
Coal Merchant	28	-
Coalheaver	34	-
Gas Works Service	11	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	31	-
Paviour	5	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	3	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	30	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	30	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	2
Waterworks Service	2	-
Others	7	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	6	-
[Iron Manufacture]	20	-
Blacksmith	83	1
Whitesmith	2	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	32	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	31	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,867	79
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	41	18
Pawnbroker	13	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	44	21
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	235	1
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	1,108	6
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	118	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	39	12
Apprentice (undefined)	250	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	15	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	17
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	18	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	13	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	87	461
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	87	461
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	184	5,005
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	15	6
[Blank field, or illegible]	169	4,999

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.)