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 Dewsbury RegD/PLU	Liversedge SubD

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	32	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	6	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	4	-
Police	16	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	3	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	100	87
Clergymen (Established Church)	5	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	9	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	-
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	3
Barrister, Solicitor	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	12	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	5	-
Dentist	1	-
Medical Student, Assistant	4	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	6
Schoolmaster	29	63
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	6
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	1	-
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	6	2
Art Student	2	-
Photographer	1	-
Actor	4	5
Art, Music, Theatre Service	-	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	-	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	33	610
Domestic Coachman, Groom	15	-
Domestic Gardener	9	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	2	554
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	3	10
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	2
Charwoman	1	26
Washing and Bathing Service	1	18
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	145	2
Merchant	3	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	12	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	4	-
Accountant	3	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	22	1
Commercial Clerk	76	-
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Bank Service	6	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	16	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	241	-
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	1	-
Railway Guard	1	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	52	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	3	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	16	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	136	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	18	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	10	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	190	4
Farmer, Grazier	53	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	5	-
Farm Bailiff	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	103	1
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	1
Woodman	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	25	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	13	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	8	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	5	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	29	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	3	-
Printer	22	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	1	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	363	9
Engine, Machine Maker	59	1
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	46	-
Boiler Maker	21	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	214	5
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	2	-
Domestic Implement Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	9	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	523	4
Carpenter, Joiner	139	-
Bricklayer	22	-
Mason	188	-
Slater, Tiler	3	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	36	1
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	48	-
Painter, Glazier	38	-
Cabinet Maker	38	2
French Polisher	2	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	-	1
Gas Fitter	2	-
Wood Carver	6	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	39	-
Coachmaker	5	-
Wheelwright	23	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	10	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	71	2
Dye, Paint Manufacture	13	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	5	-
Manufacturing Chemist	43	2
Drysalter	9	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	2	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	281	40
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	34	4
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	2	1
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	2	-
Maltster	15	1
Brewer	23	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	9	2
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	2	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	8	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	57	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	8	1
Fishmonger	6	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	-	1
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	7	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	7	6
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	22	1
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	70	17
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	2,073	1,822
Woolstapler	4	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	429	515
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	37	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	119	375
Flannel Manufacture	7	37
Blanket Manufacture	199	365
Fuller	20	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	27	3
Others	2	4
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	63	60
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	4	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	4	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	3
Weaver (undefined)	32	251
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	163	1
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	191	73
Felt Manufacture	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	713	123
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	46	6
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	1
Others	4	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	226	225
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	70	7
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	186
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	23
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	130	9
Patten, Clog Maker	14	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	7	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	147	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	2
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	2	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	134	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	2	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	30	48
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Japanner	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	4	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Sawyer	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	6	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	5	-
Paper Manufacture	1	43
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	2
Card, Pattern Card Maker	2	2
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,035	7
Coal Miner	636	-
Ironstone Miner	11	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	-
Mine Service	10	-
Coal Merchant	11	-
Coalheaver	2	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	13	-
Stone Quarrier	10	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	4	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	8	-
Paviour	2	-
Road Labourer	2	-
Platelayer	7	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	2	-
Glass Manufacture	2	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	11	2
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	3	-
[Iron Manufacture]	103	1
[Steel Manufacture]	3	-
Blacksmith	80	-
Whitesmith	12	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	8	2
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	2	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	76	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	334	117
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	7	10
Pawnbroker	7	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	18	11
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	7	1
Contractor (undefined)	2	-
General Labourer	129	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	100	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	48	13
Apprentice (undefined)	1	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	12	70
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	10
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	18	3
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	1	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	14	3
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	62	369
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	62	369
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	57	3,251
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	54	3,249

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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(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.)