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 Liverpool RegD/PLPar	Mount Pleasant SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	148	21
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	55	10
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	18	-
Prison Service, &c.	2	3
Police	46	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	22	7
Other Local or County Official	5	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	27	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	3	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	8	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Seaman, R.N.	8	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	602	789
Clergymen (Established Church)	24	1
Roman Catholic Priest	9	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	16	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	6	5
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	14
Theological Student	7	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	6
Barrister, Solicitor	38	-
Law Student	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	36	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	84	2
Dentist	37	-
Medical Student, Assistant	26	1
Midwife	-	7
Subordinate Medical Service	1	245
Schoolmaster	48	291
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	18	104
School Service, and others connected with teaching	4	10
Author, Editor, Journalist	14	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	12	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	-
Civil Engineer	22	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Painter (artist)	25	6
Engraver (artist)	6	-
Sculptor	4	-
Architect	20	-
Musician, Music Master	63	55
Art Student	7	4
Photographer	11	6
Actor	25	32
Art, Music, Theatre Service	6	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	10	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	309	4,597
Domestic Coachman, Groom	51	-
Domestic Gardener	12	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	66	3,874
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	3	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	128	120
College, Club Service	10	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	9	29
Cook (not domestic)	13	5
Charwoman	-	271
Washing and Bathing Service	7	181
Hospital and Institution Service	8	61
Others engaged in Service	2	56
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,694	65
Merchant	144	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	215	4
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	29	-
Accountant	47	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	16	22
Commercial Traveller	126	1
Commercial Clerk	972	30
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	3	2
Banker	5	-
Bank Service	52	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	81	3
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,870	26
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	5	-
Railway Guard	4	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	87	1
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	24	5
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	79	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	274	2
Tramway Companies' Service	17	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	15	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	37	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	356	-
Pilot	3	-
Ship Steward, Cook	59	3
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	413	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	91	-
Meter, Weigher	11	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	386	8
Telegraph, Telephone Service	5	5
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	52	22
Farmer, Grazier	10	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	37	16
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	-	1
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	2	3
Gardener (not domestic)	2	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	107	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	11	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	65	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	20	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	5	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Fisherman	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	207	44
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	20	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	2
Bookbinder	23	31
Printer	132	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	26	1
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	2	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	299	6
Engine, Machine Maker	47	-
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	64	-
Boiler Maker	23	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	5	-
Saw Maker	2	-
Domestic Implement Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	79	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	11	3
Electrical Apparatus Maker	9	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	6	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	5	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	32	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,366	68
Builder	33	1
Carpenter, Joiner	295	1
Bricklayer	70	1
Mason	77	1
Slater, Tiler	9	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	113	-
Paperhanger	12	-
Plumber	126	1
Painter, Glazier	231	1
Cabinet Maker	190	49
French Polisher	56	2
Furniture Broker, Dealer	21	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	43	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	12	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Others	2	-
Wood Carver	16	-
Carver, Gilder	48	1
Dealer in Works of Art	7	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	4
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	142	2
Coachmaker	102	1
Wheelwright	23	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	16	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	160	2
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	31	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	59	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	13	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	32	1
Sail Maker	25	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	126	11
Dye, Paint Manufacture	10	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	4	-
Chemist, Druggist	98	8
Manufacturing Chemist	10	3
Alkali Manufacture	2	-
Drysalter	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	38	87
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	38	86
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	-	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,115	383
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	145	30
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	3	162
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	11	7
Maltster	2	1
Brewer	21	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	3	3
Cellarman	21	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	49	3
Milkseller, Dairyman	47	9
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	263	18
Provision Curer, Dealer	68	16
Poulterer, Game Dealer	23	3
Fishmonger	39	12
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	49	1
Corn Miller	10	-
Baker	93	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	25	66
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	52	30
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	2
Sugar Refiner	13	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	160	16
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	16	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	305	127
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	3	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	3
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	62	14
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	44	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	6
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	14	1
Mat Maker, Seller	19	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	13
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	8	8
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	-
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	127	60
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	15
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	3
Others	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	755	1,151
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	23	17
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	3
Tailor	369	176
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	5	764
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	2	151
Hosier, Haberdasher	20	2
Glover, Glove Maker	1	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	276	27
Patten, Clog Maker	2	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	49	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	6	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	50	13
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	7	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	10	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	3	-
Currier	8	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	3	2
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	2	3
Brush, Broom, Maker	15	2
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	6
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	214	45
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	11	-
Japanner	3	1
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	30	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	25	-
Sawyer	7	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	2
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	62	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	7	1
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	6	-
Envelope Maker	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	40	19
Card, Pattern Card Maker	-	1
Paper Stainer	2	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	18
Ticket, Label Writer	3	-
Others	8	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	610	19
Coal Miner	5	-
Tin Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	4	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	43	3
Coalheaver	24	-
Gas Works Service	24	-
Stone Quarrier	5	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	6	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	5	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	11	-
Paviour	11	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	9	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	5	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	7	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	8	1
Glass Manufacture	20	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	5
Waterworks Service	1	-
Others	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	34	-
Gold, Silver, Beater	4	-
Others	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	94	1
Blacksmith	90	-
Whitesmith	25	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	38	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	8	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	7	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	38	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	4	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	51	1
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	6	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	3	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	682	275
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	52	129
Pawnbroker	37	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	23	35
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	19	4
Contractor (undefined)	2	-
General Labourer	390	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	45	2
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	71	33
Apprentice (undefined)	16	8
Factory Labourer (undefined)	19	8
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	8	51
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	22	1
Town Drainage Service	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	16	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	391	2,047
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	391	2,047
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	48	5,782
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	10	45
[Blank field, or illegible]	38	5,737

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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(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.)