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 Sheffield RegD/PLU	North Sheffield SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	61	10
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	3	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	22	-
Police	22	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	11	8
Other Local or County Official	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	12	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	4	-
Army Pensioner	4	1
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	185	148
Clergymen (Established Church)	3	-
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	4	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	5	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	1
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	15	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	15	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	9	-
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	3	34
Schoolmaster	27	72
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	3
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	1
Civil Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	6	1
Engraver (artist)	4	5
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	51	22
Photographer	4	-
Actor	2	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	3	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	74	1,224
Domestic Coachman, Groom	5	-
Domestic Gardener	5	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	16	935
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	40	18
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	3
Cook (not domestic)	-	2
Charwoman	1	217
Washing and Bathing Service	-	38
Hospital and Institution Service	3	11
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	242	9
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	14	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	6	-
Accountant	9	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	3	2
Commercial Traveller	38	-
Commercial Clerk	144	6
Bank Service	6	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	18	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	477	134
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Railway Guard	1	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	33	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	8	3
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	59	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	190	2
Tramway Companies' Service	4	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	3	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	40	125
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	130	4
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	45	2
Farmer, Grazier	1	-
Farm Bailiff	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	20	1
Woodman	2	-
Gardener (not domestic)	20	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	48	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	41	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
Drover	4	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	-	2
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	79	27
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	5	3
Bookbinder	6	13
Printer	50	7
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	10	4
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	8	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	3,985	677
Engine, Machine Maker	37	-
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	68	-
Boiler Maker	13	1
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	4	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	23	2
Tool Maker, Dealer	271	22
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2,407	337
File Maker	847	266
Saw Maker	180	20
Needle Maker	1	-
Steel Pen Maker	-	1
Domestic Implement Maker	6	6
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	17	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	11	7
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	15	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	18	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	6	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	6	-
Type Cutter, Founder	24	9
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	11	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	3
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	2	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	9	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,197	102
Builder	19	-
Carpenter, Joiner	206	5
Bricklayer	259	1
Mason	194	-
Slater, Tiler	61	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	71	-
Paperhanger	9	9
Plumber	53	-
Painter, Glazier	125	-
Cabinet Maker	118	48
French Polisher	24	30
Furniture Broker, Dealer	8	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	3	-
Gas Fitter	12	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Wood Carver	11	2
Carver, Gilder	20	3
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	95	1
Coachmaker	24	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	34	-
Wheelwright	15	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	18	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	37	3
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	34	2
Manufacturing Chemist	1	-
Drysalter	1	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	17	48
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	10	41
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	7	7
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	607	178
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	82	14
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	16
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	5	3
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	22	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	14	4
Cellarman	11	3
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	5	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	13	6
Butcher, Meat Salesman	163	11
Provision Curer, Dealer	30	28
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	26	2
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	33	4
Confectioner, Pastrycook	25	32
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	24	11
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	12
Sugar Refiner	2	2
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	135	29
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	7	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	80	67
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	3
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	2
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	6
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	7
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	2	-
Weaver (undefined)	1	3
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	6	5
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	3	5
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	3	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	55	32
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	3
Others	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	468	556
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	9	3
Tailor	175	61
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	3	405
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	31
Hosier, Haberdasher	3	12
Button Maker, Dealer	10	20
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	211	10
Patten, Clog Maker	17	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	33	5
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	4	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	3	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	137	65
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	35	7
Comb Maker	9	11
Furrier, Skinner	4	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	3	-
Currier	10	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	17	10
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	36	32
Brush, Broom, Maker	22	4
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	130	45
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Japanner	2	8
Others	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	5	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	8	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	7	-
Sawyer	24	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	39	4
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	24	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Paper Manufacture	4	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	6	7
Card, Pattern Card Maker	-	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	16
Ticket, Label Writer	-	2
Others	4	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,916	517
Coal Miner	59	1
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Coal Merchant	27	4
Coalheaver	2	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	8	2
Gas Works Service	36	-
Stone Quarrier	5	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	1
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	17	1
Paviour	8	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	8	-
Platelayer	2	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	8	-
Others	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	15	4
Glass Manufacture	29	4
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	1
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	173	23
Others	25	246
[Iron Manufacture]	351	16
[Steel Manufacture]	430	4
Blacksmith	166	1
Whitesmith	19	1
Nail Manufacture	3	5
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	20	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	85	3
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	34	5
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	2
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	49	50
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	79	5
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	19
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	156	87
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	48	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	15	19
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	1
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	1	6
Others	11	3
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,297	285
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	29	36
Pawnbroker	51	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	111	68
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	22	2
Contractor (undefined)	2	-
General Labourer	743	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	104	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	195	27
Apprentice (undefined)	9	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	29	132
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	16
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	22	-
Town Drainage Service	3	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	13	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	6	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	97	736
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	97	736
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	194	6,144
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	18	11
[Blank field, or illegible]	176	6,133

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.)