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 Kings Norton RegD/PLU	Harborne CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	53	4
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	14	4
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	8	-
Police	19	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	9	-
Other Local or County Official	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	7	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	-	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	4	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	180	217
Clergymen (Established Church)	6	-
Roman Catholic Priest	5	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	10	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	-	2
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	15
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	5	-
Barrister, Solicitor	16	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	13	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	13	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	5	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	1	19
Schoolmaster	43	136
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	2	27
School Service, and others connected with teaching	5	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Civil Engineer	7	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	4	1
Engraver (artist)	3	-
Architect	8	-
Musician, Music Master	11	12
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	2	-
Actor	3	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	97	1,484
Domestic Coachman, Groom	34	-
Domestic Gardener	28	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	23	1,092
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	7	32
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	1
Cook (not domestic)	-	4
Charwoman	-	46
Washing and Bathing Service	-	306
Hospital and Institution Service	2	3
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	439	12
Merchant	4	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	28	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	13	-
Accountant	15	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	1
Commercial Traveller	50	-
Commercial Clerk	299	10
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	9	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	18	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	533	28
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	12	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	91	1
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	6	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	45	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	125	1
Inland Navigation Service	7	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	131	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	4	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	19	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	36	22
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	54	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	2	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	259	12
Farmer, Grazier	18	4
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	9	-
Farm Bailiff	4	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	97	5
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	130	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	46	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	2	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	33	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	2	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	7	-
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	31	8
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	4	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	-	1
Bookbinder	1	1
Printer	20	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	4
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	3	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	700	25
Engine, Machine Maker	151	2
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	359	2
Boiler Maker	60	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	1	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	39	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
File Maker	5	-
Pin Maker	2	5
Steel Pen Maker	3	11
Domestic Implement Maker	4	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	10	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	22	4
Electrical Apparatus Maker	3	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	11	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	12	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	546	7
Builder	31	-
Carpenter, Joiner	161	-
Bricklayer	165	-
Mason	22	-
Slater, Tiler	3	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	7	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	13	-
Painter, Glazier	71	3
Cabinet Maker	16	-
French Polisher	1	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	5	-
Gas Fitter	28	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	5	2
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	9	-
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	161	4
Coachmaker	40	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	67	1
Wheelwright	29	-
Others	7	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	18	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	6	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	5	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	43	3
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	2
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	3	1
Chemist, Druggist	19	-
Manufacturing Chemist	19	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	8
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	8
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	488	93
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	55	10
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	6
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	4	4
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	18	-
Brewer	57	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	29	5
Cellarman	3	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	8	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	30	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	66	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	9	9
Poulterer, Game Dealer	-	1
Fishmonger	8	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	13	4
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	56	6
Confectioner, Pastrycook	3	10
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	39	5
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	83	27
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	31	29
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	1	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	2
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	21	23
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	148	462
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	1
Tailor	39	51
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	354
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	35
Hosier, Haberdasher	2	2
Glover, Glove Maker	2	-
Button Maker, Dealer	8	5
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	72	11
Patten, Clog Maker	2	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	14	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Accoutrement Maker	5	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	31	13
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	9	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	6	6
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Currier	4	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	8	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	4
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	93	29
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Japanner	2	2
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	6	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	20	1
Sawyer	31	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	10	11
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	12	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	1
Others	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	6	4
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	10
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	3,166	391
Coal Miner	22	-
Ironstone Miner	4	-
Copper Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	3	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	7	-
Coal Merchant	51	2
Coalheaver	7	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	7	-
Gas Works Service	13	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	3	-
Well Sinker, Borer	4	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	25	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	13	-
Railway Contractor	1	-
Platelayer	7	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	26	-
Others	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	17	1
Glass Manufacture	445	41
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	2
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	49	3
Gold, Silver, Beater	13	-
Lapidary	2	-
Others	4	2
[Iron Manufacture]	1,397	50
[Steel Manufacture]	15	1
Blacksmith	171	-
Whitesmith	5	-
Nail Manufacture	48	46
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	7	2
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	23	4
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	21	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	-
[Coppersmith]	4	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	20	3
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	80	3
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	198	3
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	8	26
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	37	2
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	26	1
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	249	185
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	44	8
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	3	2
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	3	-
Others	57	4
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,074	139
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	15	27
Pawnbroker	8	12
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	2	4
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	26	3
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	708	9
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	107	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	140	43
Apprentice (undefined)	6	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	39	36
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	22	4
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	10	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	10	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	104	977
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	104	977
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	160	4,671
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	151	4,669

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.)