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 Holbeck RegD/PLU/PLPar/PLPar	Holbeck SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	52	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	10	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	13	-
Police	17	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	6	2
Other Local or County Official	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	100	86
Clergymen (Established Church)	6	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	10	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	-	1
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	1
Barrister, Solicitor	2	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	5	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	6	-
Subordinate Medical Service	2	6
Schoolmaster	25	70
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	1	1
School Service, and others connected with teaching	8	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	2	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Painter (artist)	5	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	6	4
Art Student	2	-
Photographer	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	-	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	35	575
Domestic Coachman, Groom	14	-
Domestic Gardener	2	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	4	451
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	12	13
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	3
Cook (not domestic)	-	2
Charwoman	-	85
Washing and Bathing Service	-	21
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	193	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	15	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	3	-
Accountant	1	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	1
Commercial Traveller	31	-
Commercial Clerk	123	-
Bank Service	2	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	16	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	378	1
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	80	-
Railway Guard	19	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	105	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	5	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	10	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	108	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	6	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	5	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	31	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	160	3
Farmer, Grazier	25	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	8	-
Farm Bailiff	4	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	106	2
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	2	-
Gardener (not domestic)	15	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	14	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	2	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	8	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	1	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	71	12
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	3	-
Bookbinder	10	9
Printer	36	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	9	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	13	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,142	13
Engine, Machine Maker	532	6
Millwright	25	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	332	1
Boiler Maker	33	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	79	5
Tool Maker, Dealer	117	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
File Maker	6	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Pin Maker	2	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	6	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	536	15
Builder	11	-
Carpenter, Joiner	157	-
Bricklayer	85	-
Mason	62	-
Slater, Tiler	28	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	18	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	37	-
Painter, Glazier	65	1
Cabinet Maker	41	8
French Polisher	4	5
Furniture Broker, Dealer	10	-
Gas Fitter	5	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	4	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	36	1
Coachmaker	6	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	4	-
Wheelwright	18	-
Others	6	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	2	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	7	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	5	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	19	3
Dye, Paint Manufacture	2	-
Chemist, Druggist	10	1
Manufacturing Chemist	4	2
Drysalter	3	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	4	3
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	4	3
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	377	84
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	39	6
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	7
Maltster	16	-
Brewer	22	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	17	1
Cellarman	3	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	1	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	12	6
Cheesemonger, Butterman	3	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	59	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	9	7
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	16	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	2
Corn Miller	35	1
Baker	9	4
Confectioner, Pastrycook	9	8
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	23	1
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	6	6
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	87	34
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	886	1,543
Woolstapler	5	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	433	659
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	39	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	12	23
Blanket Manufacture	1	2
Fuller	12	2
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	46	6
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	2
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	8	22
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	7	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	188	527
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	1	8
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	2	4
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	3
Weaver (undefined)	4	225
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	35	4
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	56	36
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	29	11
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	2
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	-
Embroiderer	-	3
Others	-	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	233	473
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	6	55
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	76	129
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	192
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	72
Hosiery Manufacture	1	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	132	21
Patten, Clog Maker	3	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	13	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	83	17
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	6	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	4
Tanner, Fellmonger	14	-
Currier	26	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	4	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	29	12
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	109	18
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	8	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	1	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	8	-
Sawyer	40	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	26	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	10	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Paper Manufacture	6	3
Stationer, Law Stationer	4	3
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	10
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,548	41
Coal Miner	559	2
Ironstone Miner	16	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	-
Mine Service	4	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	1	-
Coal Merchant	15	2
Coalheaver	46	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	7	-
Gas Works Service	41	-
Stone Quarrier	3	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	6	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	3	1
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	11	-
Well Sinker, Borer	5	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	50	-
Paviour	4	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	4	-
Road Labourer	8	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	29	1
Railway Labourer, Navvy	36	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	26	6
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	5
Waterworks Service	4	-
[Iron Manufacture]	406	2
[Steel Manufacture]	8	-
Blacksmith	113	-
Whitesmith	5	-
Nail Manufacture	9	9
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	6	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
[Coppersmith]	4	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	25	2
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	29	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	5	1
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	42	9
Others	4	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	489	18
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	10	5
Pawnbroker	11	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	23	5
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	3	-
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	321	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	96	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	13	2
Apprentice (undefined)	2	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	7	4
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	1
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	12	2
Town Drainage Service	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	4	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	5	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	53	606
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	53	606
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	53	3,406
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	2	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	51	3,405

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.)