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 Stamford RegD/PLU	Stamford SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	55	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	17	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	14	-
Police	12	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	7	-
Other Local or County Official	5	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	8	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	3	-
Navy Pensioner	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	122	131
Clergymen (Established Church)	10	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	4	-
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	4	2
Barrister, Solicitor	10	-
Law Student	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	14	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	6	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	3	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	24
Schoolmaster	20	72
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	1	16
School Service, and others connected with teaching	-	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	4	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	4	-
Painter (artist)	3	2
Architect	2	-
Musician, Music Master	12	7
Art Student	1	-
Photographer	4	4
Actor	1	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	5	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	102	1,062
Domestic Coachman, Groom	36	-
Domestic Gardener	18	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	35	870
Inn, Hotel Servant	9	23
College, Club Service	1	-
Charwoman	1	51
Washing and Bathing Service	1	112
Hospital and Institution Service	1	6
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	127	3
Broker, Agent, Factor	8	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	7	-
Accountant	5	1
Commercial Traveller	21	-
Commercial Clerk	55	1
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Banker	4	-
Bank Service	20	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	6	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	168	1
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	12	-
Railway Guard	4	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	56	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	1	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	17	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	26	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	47	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	679	16
Farmer, Grazier	56	6
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	33	-
Farm Bailiff	10	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	465	9
Shepherd	22	1
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	14	-
Woodman	11	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	5	-
Gardener (not domestic)	63	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	82	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	65	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	3	-
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	12	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	47	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	3	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	2	1
Printer	39	2
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	52	-
Engine, Machine Maker	3	-
Millwright	2	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	22	-
Boiler Maker	2	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	5	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	11	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	2	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	483	9
Builder	32	-
Carpenter, Joiner	116	2
Bricklayer	52	-
Mason	92	-
Slater, Tiler	54	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	19	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	17	-
Painter, Glazier	45	-
Cabinet Maker	34	6
French Polisher	4	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	2	1
Gas Fitter	5	-
Carver, Gilder	7	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	74	2
Coachmaker	15	1
Wheelwright	46	1
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	12	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	23	-
Chemist, Druggist	23	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	-	2
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	-	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	-	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	397	81
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	41	16
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	5
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	3	2
Maltster	31	-
Brewer	55	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	3	-
Cellarman	6	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	10	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	10	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	60	5
Provision Curer, Dealer	3	1
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	11	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Corn Miller	16	-
Baker	55	15
Confectioner, Pastrycook	10	11
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	5	-
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	66	23
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	50	30
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	4	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	39	24
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	3
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	115	271
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	58	7
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	233
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	21
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	-	2
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	44	6
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	9	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	13	17
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	5	17
Currier	2	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	45	6
Japanner	2	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	4	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Sawyer	20	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	5	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	4	4
Others	4	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	296	-
Coal Miner	2	-
Ironstone Miner	6	-
Coal Merchant	13	-
Coalheaver	14	-
Gas Works Service	7	-
Stone Quarrier	27	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	7	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	14	-
Paviour	3	-
Road Labourer	3	-
Platelayer	14	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	20	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	8	-
[Iron Manufacture]	57	-
Blacksmith	53	-
Whitesmith	4	-
Nail Manufacture	6	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	21	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	6	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	334	23
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	8	7
Pawnbroker	4	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	12	6
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	2	-
General Labourer	276	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	23	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	2	8
Apprentice (undefined)	2	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	5	-
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	4	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	2	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	85	1,183
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	85	1,183
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	19	1,000
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	1	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	18	1,000

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.)