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 West Riding RegC	Wortley RegD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	114	77
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	12	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	8	3
Police	42	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	45	67
Other Local or County Official	6	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	18	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	4	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	10	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	200	186
Clergymen (Established Church)	24	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	6
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	2
Barrister, Solicitor	9	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	14	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	19	-
Medical Student, Assistant	5	-
Midwife	-	4
Subordinate Medical Service	2	21
Schoolmaster	68	133
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	10
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	1
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	3	-
Mining Engineer	12	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	8	-
Painter (artist)	1	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	5	8
Art Student	3	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	6	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	189	1,676
Domestic Coachman, Groom	69	-
Domestic Gardener	36	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	41	1,511
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	5	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	10	18
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Charwoman	-	78
Washing and Bathing Service	-	63
Hospital and Institution Service	27	2
Others engaged in Service	-	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	217	-
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	10	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	12	-
Accountant	9	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	19	-
Commercial Clerk	150	-
Bank Service	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	12	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	489	9
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	13	-
Railway Guard	3	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	23	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	166	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	2	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	19	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	191	-
Tramway Companies' Service	6	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	18	7
Meter, Weigher	6	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	35	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,905	76
Farmer, Grazier	709	36
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	259	1
Farm Bailiff	17	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	801	38
Shepherd	4	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	3	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	3	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Woodman	31	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	4	-
Gardener (not domestic)	73	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	61	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	25	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Gamekeeper	29	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	18	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	3	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	1	-
Printer	9	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,815	123
Engine, Machine Maker	83	1
Millwright	19	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	103	-
Boiler Maker	38	1
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	61	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	8	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	87	1
Cutler, Scissors Maker	711	18
File Maker	629	102
Saw Maker	45	-
Pin Maker	4	-
Needle Maker	2	-
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	2	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	4	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	4	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	7	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	841	7
Builder	20	-
Carpenter, Joiner	294	1
Bricklayer	67	-
Mason	317	-
Slater, Tiler	31	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	10	-
Plumber	28	2
Painter, Glazier	28	1
Cabinet Maker	13	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	28	1
Wood Carver	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	3	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	74	4
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	23	1
Wheelwright	27	3
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	8	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	14	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	4	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	26	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	3	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	-
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	14	-
Manufacturing Chemist	4	-
Drysalter	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	-
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	428	86
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	77	20
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	4
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	11	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	7	5
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	1	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	7	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	101	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	6	-
Fishmonger	6	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Corn Miller	34	1
Baker	6	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	1	1
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	16	1
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	146	45
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	430	338
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	164	117
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	6	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	58	109
Fuller	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	3	-
Others	3	5
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	2
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	17	19
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	41	5
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	4
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	23	27
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	13	25
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	23	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	17	7
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	30	14
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	24	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	273	647
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	5
Tailor	73	24
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	350
Shawl Manufacture	6	29
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	35
Hosiery Manufacture	-	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	1	-
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	118	1
Patten, Clog Maker	19	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	8	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	45	201
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	19	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	-	2
Furrier, Skinner	2	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	10	-
Currier	1	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	104	36
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Japanner	-	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	8	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	4	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	8	1
Sawyer	9	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	3	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	8	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	58	33
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	-
Paper Stainer	1	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	6,000	47
Coal Miner	2,564	4
Ironstone Miner	25	-
Lead Miner	4	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	8	1
Mine Service	44	1
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	3	-
Coal Merchant	12	-
Coalheaver	4	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	59	-
Gas Works Service	19	-
Stone Quarrier	292	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	47	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	69	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	132	5
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	19	1
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	50	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	36	-
Others	27	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	39	1
Glass Manufacture	5	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	1
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	9	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	24	1
Others	7	3
[Iron Manufacture]	935	10
[Steel Manufacture]	856	3
Blacksmith	255	-
Whitesmith	6	-
Nail Manufacture	22	6
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	7	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	119	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	1
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	13	2
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	9	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	16	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	228	3
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	13	2
Others	6	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,395	71
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	14	20
Pawnbroker	3	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	15	12
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	14	-
Contractor (undefined)	9	-
General Labourer	968	6
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	257	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	69	13
Apprentice (undefined)	2	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	44	16
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	4
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	3	-
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	189	1,466
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	189	1,466
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	207	8,342
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	4
[Blank field, or illegible]	198	8,338

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.)