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 Kingston RegD/PLU	Kingston upon Thames CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	220	9
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	73	6
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	31	-
Police	78	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	18	3
Other Local or County Official	11	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	9	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	263	2
Army Officer (effective/retired)	36	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	157	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	46	1
Army Pensioner	10	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	7	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	485	413
Clergymen (Established Church)	16	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	5	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	-
Theological Student	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	5	-
Barrister, Solicitor	115	1
Law Student	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	43	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	32	-
Dentist	6	-
Medical Student, Assistant	21	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	1	117
Schoolmaster	58	120
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	9	116
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	5
Author, Editor, Journalist	12	3
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	6	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	4	3
Civil Engineer	25	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	10	-
Painter (artist)	13	8
Engraver (artist)	3	1
Architect	20	-
Musician, Music Master	30	28
Art Student	10	2
Photographer	17	4
Actor	2	2
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	5	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	380	3,874
Domestic Coachman, Groom	57	-
Domestic Gardener	122	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	133	3,157
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	6	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	50	28
College, Club Service	1	-
Cook (not domestic)	-	9
Charwoman	-	107
Washing and Bathing Service	10	563
Hospital and Institution Service	-	9
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	643	25
Merchant	39	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	98	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	25	2
Accountant	21	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	5	4
Commercial Traveller	73	1
Commercial Clerk	276	15
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	4	-
Banker	3	-
Bank Service	56	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	42	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	642	7
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	20	-
Railway Guard	19	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	134	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	15	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	152	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	143	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	35	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	13	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	3	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	14	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	87	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	4	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	604	10
Farmer, Grazier	19	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	5	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	147	7
Shepherd	3	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	4	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	2	-
Woodman	5	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	27	2
Gardener (not domestic)	387	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	132	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	95	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	17	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	8	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Fisherman	5	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	121	10
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	29	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	-	1
Bookbinder	11	-
Printer	65	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	8	3
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	8	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	98	4
Engine, Machine Maker	16	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	27	-
Boiler Maker	1	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	5	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	30	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	3	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	4	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	5	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,244	19
Builder	79	-
Carpenter, Joiner	335	1
Bricklayer	280	-
Mason	40	-
Slater, Tiler	14	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	75	-
Paperhanger	5	-
Plumber	66	-
Painter, Glazier	250	2
Cabinet Maker	35	13
French Polisher	5	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	11	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	30	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	2	-
Carver, Gilder	6	2
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	80	-
Coachmaker	27	-
Wheelwright	25	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	23	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	24	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	19	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	1	-
Sail Maker	4	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	34	1
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	22	1
Manufacturing Chemist	9	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	24	6
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	18	4
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	6	2
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	808	93
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	86	13
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	8	30
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	8	2
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	11	-
Brewer	45	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	14	1
Cellarman	10	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	23	2
Milkseller, Dairyman	39	3
Cheesemonger, Butterman	8	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	118	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	5	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	4	-
Fishmonger	29	2
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	21	-
Corn Miller	2	-
Baker	127	12
Confectioner, Pastrycook	35	10
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	52	4
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	156	12
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	145	80
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	1
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	4	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	8	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	3	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	10	2
Manchester Warehouseman	3	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	109	64
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	10
Embroiderer	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	314	678
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	7	4
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	137	10
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	5	569
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	77
Hosier, Haberdasher	7	-
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	137	12
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	16	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	40	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	3	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	4	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	10	-
Currier	7	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	2	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	10	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	98	8
Oil and Colourman	18	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	11	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	6	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	17	-
Sawyer	11	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	6	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	3	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	6	-
Paper Manufacture	2	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	15	8
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	448	19
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	12	2
Coalheaver	31	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	3	-
Gas Works Service	39	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	8	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	1
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	63	3
Paviour	3	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	8	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	15	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	19	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	21	1
Glass Manufacture	1	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	10	8
Waterworks Service	12	-
Others	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	13	-
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	22	-
Blacksmith	61	1
Whitesmith	30	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	34	2
[Coppersmith]	3	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	13	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	10	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	3	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	936	146
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	65	51
Pawnbroker	10	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	74	55
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	8	4
Contractor (undefined)	4	-
General Labourer	684	4
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	38	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	37	23
Apprentice (undefined)	7	5
Factory Labourer (undefined)	7	2
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	2
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	21	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	19	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	235	869
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	235	869
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	236	5,020
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	10
[Blank field, or illegible]	233	5,010

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.)