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 Newport RegD/PLU	St Woolloos AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	120	4
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	61	4
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	14	-
Police	36	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	8	-
Other Local or County Official	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	74	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	6	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	56	-
Army Pensioner	5	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	4	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	172	152
Clergymen (Established Church)	8	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	20	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	3	1
Theological Student	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	-	3
Barrister, Solicitor	17	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	28	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	6	-
Dentist	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	2	32
Schoolmaster	21	85
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	14
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	3	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	4	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	13	-
Mining Engineer	5	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	1	-
Sculptor	2	-
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	9	9
Art Student	2	-
Photographer	2	2
Actor	2	3
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	35	1,180
Domestic Coachman, Groom	7	-
Domestic Gardener	9	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	13	954
Inn, Hotel Servant	4	24
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	3
Charwoman	-	56
Washing and Bathing Service	-	141
Hospital and Institution Service	1	2
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	385	6
Merchant	10	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	67	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	10	-
Accountant	24	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	1
Commercial Traveller	42	-
Commercial Clerk	209	3
Bank Service	10	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	12	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,473	7
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	110	-
Railway Guard	69	1
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	7	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	194	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	10	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	24	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	57	1
Tramway Companies' Service	1	-
Inland Navigation Service	5	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	9	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	10	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	432	2
Pilot	47	-
Ship Steward, Cook	18	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	392	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	10	-
Meter, Weigher	7	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	66	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	5	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	85	6
Farmer, Grazier	11	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	6	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	34	5
Gardener (not domestic)	31	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	24	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	14	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	6	-
Fisherman	3	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	54	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	4	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	-	1
Bookbinder	2	1
Printer	45	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	1	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	300	1
Engine, Machine Maker	56	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	158	1
Boiler Maker	51	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	12	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	6	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	4	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	5	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	543	8
Builder	24	1
Carpenter, Joiner	179	-
Bricklayer	7	-
Mason	160	-
Slater, Tiler	3	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	38	-
Plumber	18	1
Painter, Glazier	66	1
Cabinet Maker	23	3
French Polisher	4	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	2	-
Gas Fitter	15	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	3	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	48	-
Coachmaker	8	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	17	-
Wheelwright	16	-
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	5	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	168	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	19	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	95	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	6	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	27	-
Sail Maker	21	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	15	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	13	1
Manufacturing Chemist	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	7	4
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	6	3
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	350	105
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	31	16
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	5	26
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	5	4
Maltster	2	-
Brewer	22	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	4	6
Cellarman	6	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	20	5
Butcher, Meat Salesman	51	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	4	-
Fishmonger	7	5
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	7	-
Corn Miller	1	-
Baker	67	4
Confectioner, Pastrycook	8	4
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	12	9
Sugar Refiner	4	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	86	18
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	8	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	56	25
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	47	20
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	157	422
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	1
Tailor	60	44
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	346
Shawl Manufacture	1	-
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	25
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	79	5
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	15	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	9	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	6	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	55	6
Oil and Colourman	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	7	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Sawyer	23	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	3	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	5	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	6	3
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	-
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	790	6
Coal Miner	5	-
Ironstone Miner	9	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	13	3
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	48	-
Coal Merchant	31	1
Coalheaver	81	-
Gas Works Service	10	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Railway Contractor	4	-
Platelayer	26	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	31	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	14	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	-
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	3	-
[Iron Manufacture]	267	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	141	-
Nail Manufacture	30	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	15	-
[Coppersmith]	5	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	11	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	8	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Others	5	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,167	66
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	27	29
Pawnbroker	7	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	10	8
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	6	3
Contractor (undefined)	7	-
General Labourer	914	9
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	77	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	75	11
Apprentice (undefined)	5	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	30	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	9	3
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	85	772
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	85	772
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	170	4,037
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	7	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	163	4,035

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.)