Vision of Ireland | 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 Newcastle upon Tyne RegD/PLU/PLPar	Westgate CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	109	5
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	35	4
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	23	1
Police	35	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	14	-
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	25	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	11	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	9	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	235	178
Clergymen (Established Church)	6	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	2	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	9	5
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	21
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	1
Barrister, Solicitor	5	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	44	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	8	-
Dentist	2	-
Medical Student, Assistant	10	-
Midwife	-	5
Subordinate Medical Service	2	19
Schoolmaster	40	95
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	5	1
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	5	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	14	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	7	1
Engraver (artist)	2	-
Sculptor	2	-
Architect	11	-
Musician, Music Master	12	10
Art Student	2	-
Photographer	9	5
Actor	13	12
Art, Music, Theatre Service	4	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	151	1,099
Domestic Coachman, Groom	30	-
Domestic Gardener	12	2
Domestic Indoor Servant	21	858
Inn, Hotel Servant	80	15
Office Keeper (not Government)	3	6
Cook (not domestic)	3	8
Charwoman	-	95
Washing and Bathing Service	-	93
Hospital and Institution Service	1	22
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	605	33
Merchant	6	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	49	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	8	-
Accountant	15	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	21
Commercial Traveller	129	2
Commercial Clerk	344	8
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	3	-
Bank Service	14	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	34	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	670	9
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	4	-
Railway Guard	27	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	144	5
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	2	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	5	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	30	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	254	2
Tramway Companies' Service	8	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	5	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	5	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	42	-
Ship Steward, Cook	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	28	-
Meter, Weigher	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	90	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	14	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	54	10
Farmer, Grazier	5	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	2	-
Farm Bailiff	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	28	9
Shepherd	3	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Woodman	3	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	2	-
Gardener (not domestic)	8	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	76	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	2	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	33	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	6	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	16	1
Drover	15	-
Gamekeeper	3	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	260	19
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	22	2
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	31	11
Printer	180	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	12	5
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	14	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	630	9
Engine, Machine Maker	108	2
Millwright	20	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	334	1
Boiler Maker	101	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	26	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	3	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	2	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	9	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	9	1
Ordnance Manufacturer	3	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	3
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,216	27
Builder	23	1
Carpenter, Joiner	314	1
Bricklayer	86	-
Mason	157	-
Slater, Tiler	45	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	60	-
Paperhanger	5	-
Plumber	106	-
Painter, Glazier	212	4
Cabinet Maker	140	18
French Polisher	10	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	9	-
Gas Fitter	3	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	4	1
Wood Carver	13	-
Carver, Gilder	20	1
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	92	1
Coachmaker	51	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	3	-
Others	10	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	26	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	50	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	38	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	7	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
Sail Maker	4	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	47	6
Dye, Paint Manufacture	4	2
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	33	2
Manufacturing Chemist	7	-
Alkali Manufacture	-	1
Drysalter	3	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	27	12
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	27	12
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	638	168
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	54	13
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	41
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	-	2
Maltster	2	-
Brewer	20	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	9	1
Cellarman	15	5
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	5	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	21	3
Cheesemonger, Butterman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	135	7
Provision Curer, Dealer	46	25
Poulterer, Game Dealer	10	3
Fishmonger	7	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	14	-
Corn Miller	9	-
Baker	35	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	37	25
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	33	10
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	2	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	166	27
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	13	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	185	49
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	2	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	2
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	1
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	5
Weaver (undefined)	2	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	8	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	161	36
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	526	606
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	9	4
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	4
Tailor	276	24
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	471
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	73
Hosiery Manufacture	-	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	2
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	201	26
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	30	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	117	5
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	4	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	5	2
Tanner, Fellmonger	21	-
Currier	54	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	5	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	25	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	2
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	138	18
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Japanner	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	2	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	10	1
Sawyer	22	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	4
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	26	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Paper Manufacture	2	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	26	5
Paper Stainer	15	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	6
Ticket, Label Writer	4	-
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	815	17
Coal Miner	33	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	3	-
Coal Merchant	14	-
Coalheaver	3	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	12	-
Stone Quarrier	6	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	7	-
Paviour	21	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	9	-
Railway Contractor	3	-
Platelayer	9	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	18	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	8	1
Glass Manufacture	27	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	7	2
Waterworks Service	4	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	13	-
Gold, Silver, Beater	3	-
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	205	1
Blacksmith	160	3
Whitesmith	33	-
Nail Manufacture	1	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	34	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
[Coppersmith]	11	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	34	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	15	5
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	20	1
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	72	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	5	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	6	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	3	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	682	108
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	21	49
Pawnbroker	22	13
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	27	9
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	8	1
Contractor (undefined)	5	-
General Labourer	398	11
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	48	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	93	10
Apprentice (undefined)	1	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	31	8
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	28	7
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	12	2
Town Drainage Service	4	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	8	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	-	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	69	511
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	69	511
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	151	4,783
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	8	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	143	4,782

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.)