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 North Riding RegC	Scarborough RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	131	13
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	30	8
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	22	1
Police	47	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	13	2
Other Local or County Official	18	2
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	73	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	8	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	19	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	14	-
Army Pensioner	12	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	3	-
Seaman, R.N.	16	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	445	336
Clergymen (Established Church)	33	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	18	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	6
Theological Student	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	2
Barrister, Solicitor	33	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	45	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	29	-
Dentist	9	-
Medical Student, Assistant	16	-
Subordinate Medical Service	1	60
Schoolmaster	77	161
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	15	76
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	9	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	4	1
Civil Engineer	8	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	6	-
Painter (artist)	22	5
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Sculptor	5	1
Architect	15	-
Musician, Music Master	30	15
Art Student	2	-
Photographer	35	5
Actor	1	3
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	10	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	372	3,903
Domestic Coachman, Groom	96	-
Domestic Gardener	33	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	105	3,290
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	95	53
College, Club Service	8	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	3
Cook (not domestic)	16	1
Charwoman	1	243
Washing and Bathing Service	14	308
Hospital and Institution Service	1	4
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	257	21
Merchant	6	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	29	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	32	-
Accountant	18	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	-	6
Commercial Traveller	39	1
Commercial Clerk	92	11
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	16	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	22	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	755	8
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	16	-
Railway Guard	9	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	3	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	116	1
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	3	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	50	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	77	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	112	3
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	3	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	8	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	7	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	209	-
Ship Steward, Cook	14	-
Boatman on Seas	4	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	4	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	14	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	102	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	4	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	2,072	61
Farmer, Grazier	306	21
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	149	-
Farm Bailiff	53	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	1,352	38
Shepherd	83	1
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	5	1
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	3	-
Woodman	16	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	7	-
Gardener (not domestic)	96	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	887	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	11	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	113	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	8	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	11	-
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	19	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Fisherman	722	2
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	108	5
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	18	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	1
Bookbinder	5	-
Printer	70	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	5	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	8	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	104	4
Engine, Machine Maker	13	-
Millwright	2	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	24	-
Boiler Maker	6	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	1	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	3	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	35	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	7	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	3	1
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	-	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	2
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,571	19
Builder	64	-
Carpenter, Joiner	528	2
Bricklayer	309	2
Mason	156	1
Slater, Tiler	13	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	39	-
Paperhanger	8	-
Plumber	84	-
Painter, Glazier	213	2
Cabinet Maker	100	9
French Polisher	7	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	-
Gas Fitter	8	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Wood Carver	3	-
Carver, Gilder	24	-
Dealer in Works of Art	3	3
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	121	1
Coachmaker	43	-
Wheelwright	46	-
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	30	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	105	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	24	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	47	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	7	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	3	-
Sail Maker	24	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	56	4
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	53	4
Manufacturing Chemist	1	-
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	15	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	15	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	897	549
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	102	23
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	46	424
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	10	5
Maltster	6	-
Brewer	21	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	1	2
Cellarman	9	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	18	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	36	4
Butcher, Meat Salesman	170	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	17	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	13	3
Fishmonger	73	19
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	6	-
Corn Miller	19	-
Baker	63	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	28	13
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	39	10
Sugar Refiner	1	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	207	37
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	12	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	182	76
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	2
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	2	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	2
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	18	-
Net Maker	2	12
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	4	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	138	39
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	16
Others	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	536	1,021
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	6	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	2
Tailor	278	16
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	928
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	56
Hosier, Haberdasher	13	9
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	207	7
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	27	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	33	4
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	-
Furrier, Skinner	4	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	13	-
Currier	8	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	2	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	4
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	82	7
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	11	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	4	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	12	-
Sawyer	11	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	6	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	15	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	1
Paper Manufacture	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	12	3
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	6	1
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	684	12
Coal Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	20	1
Coalheaver	26	1
Gas Works Service	29	-
Stone Quarrier	8	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	71	2
Paviour	7	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	11	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	24	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	50	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	11	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	17	-
Lapidary	94	4
[Iron Manufacture]	39	-
[Steel Manufacture]	2	-
Blacksmith	117	-
Whitesmith	66	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	40	2
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	19	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	12	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	954	170
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	48	77
Pawnbroker	10	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	52	16
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	8	6
Contractor (undefined)	6	-
General Labourer	718	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	55	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	30	45
Apprentice (undefined)	18	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	8	5
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	17
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	26	-
Town Drainage Service	4	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	17	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	3	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	366	3,474
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	366	3,474
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	85	4,120
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	10	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	75	4,118

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.)