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 Fylde RegD/PLU	Poulton le Fylde SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	61	9
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	10	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	12	1
Prison Service, &c.	-	1
Police	21	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	15	-
Other Local or County Official	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	160	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	10	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	135	-
Army Pensioner	8	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Navy Pensioner	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	274	126
Clergymen (Established Church)	12	-
Roman Catholic Priest	5	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	12	-
Theological Student	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	-
Barrister, Solicitor	20	-
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	14	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	15	-
Dentist	4	-
Medical Student, Assistant	8	-
Subordinate Medical Service	2	16
Schoolmaster	73	87
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	8	9
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	5	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Civil Engineer	9	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	4	-
Painter (artist)	6	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	12	-
Musician, Music Master	16	8
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	22	3
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	4	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	7	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	168	1,613
Domestic Coachman, Groom	18	-
Domestic Gardener	13	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	61	1,311
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	68	127
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	1	79
Washing and Bathing Service	2	89
Hospital and Institution Service	2	4
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	201	6
Merchant	6	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	23	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	24	-
Accountant	10	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	-	2
Commercial Traveller	21	-
Commercial Clerk	85	3
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Bank Service	20	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	11	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	923	17
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	29	-
Railway Guard	11	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	21	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	183	2
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	56	2
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	79	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	91	3
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	2	-
Inland Navigation Service	3	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	21	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	3	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	209	-
Pilot	10	-
Ship Steward, Cook	17	4
Boatman on Seas	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	134	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	6	-
Meter, Weigher	2	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	37	2
Telegraph, Telephone Service	6	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	881	53
Farmer, Grazier	214	19
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	166	1
Farm Bailiff	6	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	428	30
Shepherd	2	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	63	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	267	4
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	18	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	6	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Gamekeeper	8	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
Fisherman	224	4
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	62	9
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	9	6
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	-
Printer	47	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	2	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	80	6
Engine, Machine Maker	15	1
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	21	-
Boiler Maker	11	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	3	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Saw Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	16	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	2	4
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,090	9
Builder	25	1
Carpenter, Joiner	372	1
Bricklayer	182	-
Mason	94	-
Slater, Tiler	16	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	77	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	75	-
Painter, Glazier	192	-
Cabinet Maker	34	7
French Polisher	5	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	3	-
Gas Fitter	2	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Carver, Gilder	1	-
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	61	-
Coachmaker	21	-
Wheelwright	25	-
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	13	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	60	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	5	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	37	1
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	2	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	4	-
Sail Maker	12	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	30	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	28	-
Manufacturing Chemist	1	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	7	2
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	7	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	685	745
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	83	23
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	133	572
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	12	2
Brewer	17	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	13	5
Cellarman	11	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	5	3
Milkseller, Dairyman	1	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	96	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	15	5
Poulterer, Game Dealer	4	-
Fishmonger	32	11
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	6	-
Corn Miller	17	-
Baker	47	9
Confectioner, Pastrycook	12	50
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	14	6
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	155	53
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	11	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	155	91
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	6	2
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	2	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	2
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	27	18
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	2	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	6	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	1
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
[Others]	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	16	-
Weaver (undefined)	1	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	2	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	3	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	67	38
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	13	25
Others	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	214	362
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	4
Tailor	70	6
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	325
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	20
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	107	7
Patten, Clog Maker	17	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	17	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	3	2
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Currier	2	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	63	51
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Oil and Colourman	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	4	16
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	4	17
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	1	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	6	1
Sawyer	24	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	4	3
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	1
Paper Manufacture	2	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	8
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	362	9
Coal Miner	4	-
Coal Merchant	34	-
Coalheaver	10	-
Gas Works Service	29	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	4	-
Slate Quarrier	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	61	-
Paviour	10	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	11	1
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	17	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	25	-
Others	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	5	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	-
Waterworks Service	7	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	11	8
[Iron Manufacture]	6	-
Blacksmith	73	-
Whitesmith	6	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	23	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	574	64
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	19	29
Pawnbroker	3	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	30	21
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	28	1
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	410	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	60	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	15	7
Apprentice (undefined)	3	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	2	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	4
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	11	-
Town Drainage Service	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	8	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	193	1,666
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	193	1,666
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	249	2,898
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	4	6
[Blank field, or illegible]	245	2,892

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.)