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	Knaresborough RegD/PLU

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	81	7
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	20	4
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	19	3
Police	23	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	14	-
Other Local or County Official	5	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	22	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	7	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	4	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	5	-
Army Pensioner	6	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	273	230
Clergymen (Established Church)	25	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	13	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	4	-
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	4	1
Barrister, Solicitor	23	1
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	26	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	17	1
Dentist	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	9	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	2	26
Schoolmaster	61	149
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	11	31
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	4
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Civil Engineer	8	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	7	2
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	16	-
Musician, Music Master	13	11
Photographer	11	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	4	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	303	2,029
Domestic Coachman, Groom	92	1
Domestic Gardener	58	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	78	1,788
Inn, Hotel Servant	58	33
College, Club Service	2	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Cook (not domestic)	2	1
Charwoman	-	76
Washing and Bathing Service	10	126
Hospital and Institution Service	2	3
Others engaged in Service	-	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	165	9
Merchant	6	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	16	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	17	-
Accountant	13	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	-	2
Commercial Traveller	37	-
Commercial Clerk	50	6
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	17	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	7	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	346	1
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	12	-
Railway Guard	7	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	5	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	113	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	29	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	58	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	69	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	4	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	4	-
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	37	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,140	38
Farmer, Grazier	292	16
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	115	-
Farm Bailiff	26	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	547	17
Shepherd	1	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	4	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	3	-
Woodman	5	1
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	9	1
Gardener (not domestic)	138	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	103	4
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	8	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	66	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	5	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	5	-
Gamekeeper	18	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	2
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	53	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	6	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	2	-
Printer	39	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	3	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	57	1
Engine, Machine Maker	7	-
Millwright	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	1	-
Boiler Maker	4	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	9	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	4	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	18	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	952	13
Builder	22	-
Carpenter, Joiner	278	-
Bricklayer	55	-
Mason	273	1
Slater, Tiler	17	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	33	1
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	58	-
Painter, Glazier	140	3
Cabinet Maker	41	7
French Polisher	3	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	-
Gas Fitter	10	-
Carver, Gilder	10	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	99	1
Coachmaker	51	-
Wheelwright	23	1
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	24	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	2	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	28	1
Chemist, Druggist	26	1
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	5	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	5	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	430	256
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	67	15
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	12	178
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	4
Maltster	22	-
Brewer	15	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	2	2
Cellarman	4	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	20	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	8	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	74	5
Provision Curer, Dealer	13	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	8	1
Fishmonger	8	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	7	-
Corn Miller	10	-
Baker	11	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	13	27
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	16	2
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	113	18
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	5	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	228	106
Woolstapler	3	1
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	11	2
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	6	-
Blanket Manufacture	1	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	11	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	2	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	2
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	84	50
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	3
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	3	3
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Weaver (undefined)	1	3
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	19	2
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	2
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	11	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	60	27
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	5
Embroiderer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	244	385
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	111	2
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	358
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	10
Hosier, Haberdasher	7	3
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	106	10
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	14	1
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	3	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	52	3
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	10	-
Currier	33	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	4	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	44	4
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	6	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	6	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	8	1
Sawyer	5	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	5	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	8	3
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	310	7
Mine Service	3	-
Coal Merchant	14	-
Coalheaver	7	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	18	-
Stone Quarrier	33	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Limeburner	4	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	15	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	27	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	17	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	4	2
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	7	2
Lapidary	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	18	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	57	-
Whitesmith	28	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	20	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	17	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	342	75
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	10	23
Pawnbroker	2	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	37	31
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	10	1
Contractor (undefined)	5	-
General Labourer	257	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	9	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	6	8
Apprentice (undefined)	3	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	2	6
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	2
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	10	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	8	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	231	1,249
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	231	1,249
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	99	2,893
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	2	3
[Blank field, or illegible]	97	2,890

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.)