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 Chorlton RegD/PLU	Chorlton upon Medlock CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	261	18
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	46	15
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	45	-
Prison Service, &c.	-	1
Police	140	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	25	2
Other Local or County Official	5	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	31	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	2	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	9	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	3	-
Army Pensioner	13	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	925	727
Clergymen (Established Church)	21	-
Roman Catholic Priest	13	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	18	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	10	4
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	20
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	13	3
Barrister, Solicitor	53	-
Law Student	11	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	120	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	41	2
Dentist	43	-
Medical Student, Assistant	36	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	8	123
Schoolmaster	96	268
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	45	119
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	4
Author, Editor, Journalist	15	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	4	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	1
Civil Engineer	50	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	13	-
Painter (artist)	37	17
Engraver (artist)	15	1
Sculptor	5	-
Architect	38	1
Musician, Music Master	99	103
Art Student	12	5
Photographer	25	9
Actor	36	41
Art, Music, Theatre Service	14	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	3	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	17	2
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	401	4,132
Domestic Coachman, Groom	114	-
Domestic Gardener	30	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	51	3,458
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	156	186
College, Club Service	14	2
Office Keeper (not Government)	6	17
Cook (not domestic)	16	3
Charwoman	-	236
Washing and Bathing Service	5	210
Hospital and Institution Service	3	14
Others engaged in Service	3	5
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	2,752	119
Merchant	189	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	244	12
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	37	-
Accountant	56	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	189	55
Commercial Traveller	392	2
Commercial Clerk	1,444	48
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	5	-
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	90	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	102	2
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,874	43
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	4	-
Railway Guard	14	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	199	5
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	30	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	139	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	351	-
Tramway Companies' Service	13	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	6	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	17	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	16	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	739	18
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	321	8
Telegraph, Telephone Service	18	11
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	48	9
Farmer, Grazier	11	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	4	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	19	7
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	5	2
Gardener (not domestic)	8	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	122	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	92	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	22	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	259	57
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	37	13
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Bookbinder	23	29
Printer	145	6
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	11	7
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	40	2
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	609	39
Engine, Machine Maker	177	3
Millwright	17	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	135	1
Boiler Maker	23	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	97	23
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	16	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
File Maker	12	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	45	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	8	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	6	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	12	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	4	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	30	1
Type Cutter, Founder	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	8	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	8
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	5	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,894	94
Builder	50	-
Carpenter, Joiner	647	1
Bricklayer	153	-
Mason	161	-
Slater, Tiler	25	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	48	-
Paperhanger	16	-
Plumber	194	2
Painter, Glazier	308	8
Cabinet Maker	146	61
French Polisher	29	5
Furniture Broker, Dealer	31	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	11	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	21	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	10	-
Wood Carver	7	-
Carver, Gilder	19	2
Dealer in Works of Art	11	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	3	12
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	165	3
Coachmaker	94	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	40	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	2	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	25	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	1	-
Sail Maker	-	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	114	7
Dye, Paint Manufacture	4	1
Chemist, Druggist	76	3
Manufacturing Chemist	19	2
Drysalter	15	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	28	21
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	28	21
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,069	461
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	55	24
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	2	234
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	23	5
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	32	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	88	27
Cellarman	26	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	30	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	58	8
Cheesemonger, Butterman	10	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	150	11
Provision Curer, Dealer	88	37
Poulterer, Game Dealer	2	2
Fishmonger	26	7
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	15	-
Corn Miller	6	-
Baker	93	9
Confectioner, Pastrycook	43	67
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	54	11
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	-
Sugar Refiner	3	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	241	17
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	20	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	1,114	1,093
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	3
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	6
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	33	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	29	91
Silk Dyer, Printer	4	-
Ribbon Manufacture	4	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	18	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	201	481
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	194	34
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	143	2
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	11	6
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	6	8
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	15	6
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	-	5
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	4	10
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Mat Maker, Seller	-	2
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	1
Weaver (undefined)	1	31
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	83	19
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	40	114
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	9	4
Manchester Warehouseman	41	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	249	119
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	26
Trimming Maker, Dealer	12	67
Embroiderer	3	52
Others	-	4
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	699	1,940
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	24	23
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	3	8
Tailor	302	102
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	35	1,402
Shawl Manufacture	1	-
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	8	317
Hosiery Manufacture	3	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	37	18
Glover, Glove Maker	2	2
Button Maker, Dealer	14	8
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	184	35
Patten, Clog Maker	10	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	54	4
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	22	19
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	36	22
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Furrier, Skinner	2	5
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	9	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	6	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	6	4
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	9
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	328	169
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	7	2
Oil and Colourman	8	1
Japanner	1	2
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	39	28
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	12	11
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	10	4
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	7	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	29	2
Sawyer	44	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	4	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	22	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	16	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Paper Manufacture	9	10
Envelope Maker	-	4
Stationer, Law Stationer	37	25
Card, Pattern Card Maker	68	2
Paper Stainer	2	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	10	75
Ticket, Label Writer	1	3
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	963	34
Coal Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	36	3
Coalheaver	11	-
Gas Works Service	36	-
Stone Quarrier	3	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	5	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	2	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	46	1
Paviour	25	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	8	-
Platelayer	3	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	22	-
Others	4	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	1
Glass Manufacture	35	3
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	13	8
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	10	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	28	3
Gold, Silver, Beater	1	-
Lapidary	-	1
Others	2	-
[Iron Manufacture]	275	3
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	135	1
Whitesmith	10	-
Nail Manufacture	1	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	51	4
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	8	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	96	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	10	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	40	2
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	10	2
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	8	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Others	-	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,177	688
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	53	118
Pawnbroker	27	6
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	55	21
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	59	18
Contractor (undefined)	11	1
General Labourer	507	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	95	4
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	161	54
Apprentice (undefined)	48	4
Factory Labourer (undefined)	145	67
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	16	392
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	18	2
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	15	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	343	1,919
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	343	1,919
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	144	7,774
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	18	6
[Blank field, or illegible]	126	7,768

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.)