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 Solihull RegD/PLU	Yardley CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	26	3
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	5	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	5	-
Police	10	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	6	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	2	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	-	1
Army Pensioner	1	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	102	108
Clergymen (Established Church)	7	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	1	-
Theological Student	9	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	-
Barrister, Solicitor	12	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	13	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	3	-
Dentist	6	-
Medical Student, Assistant	1	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	1	14
Schoolmaster	11	65
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	1	20
Author, Editor, Journalist	2	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	7	1
Engraver (artist)	4	-
Architect	4	-
Musician, Music Master	7	5
Art Student	2	-
Photographer	1	1
Actor	1	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	77	862
Domestic Coachman, Groom	33	-
Domestic Gardener	14	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	20	713
Inn, Hotel Servant	7	10
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Charwoman	-	7
Washing and Bathing Service	2	130
Hospital and Institution Service	1	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	273	7
Merchant	12	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	17	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	15	-
Accountant	10	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	39	-
Commercial Clerk	152	5
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	-	1
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	14	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	11	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	104	5
Railway Guard	1	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	3	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	12	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	4	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	24	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	28	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	3	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	8	5
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	17	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	333	14
Farmer, Grazier	40	4
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	21	-
Farm Bailiff	8	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	160	10
Shepherd	5	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	2	-
Gardener (not domestic)	97	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	35	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	33	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	1	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	14	2
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	-	1
Bookbinder	1	-
Printer	11	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	114	-
Engine, Machine Maker	27	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	5	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	2	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	21	-
File Maker	2	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Steel Pen Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	6	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	9	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	31	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	174	1
Builder	15	-
Carpenter, Joiner	59	-
Bricklayer	39	-
Mason	6	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	4	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Painter, Glazier	26	-
Cabinet Maker	8	-
French Polisher	3	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	4	-
Gas Fitter	2	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Carver, Gilder	3	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	30	1
Coachmaker	5	-
Wheelwright	18	1
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	6	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	9	5
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	-	4
Chemist, Druggist	6	1
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	3	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	177	13
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	20	5
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	-
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	1
Maltster	7	-
Brewer	5	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	5	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	3	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	16	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	21	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	3	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	4	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	7	-
Corn Miller	1	-
Baker	27	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	3	1
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	10	-
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	41	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	29	14
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Weaver (undefined)	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Manchester Warehouseman	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	22	13
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	77	114
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	15	1
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	3	83
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	2	12
Hosier, Haberdasher	7	3
Button Maker, Dealer	4	3
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	33	3
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	3	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	7	9
Accoutrement Maker	2	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	19	1
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	3	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	6	-
Currier	4	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	4	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	30	11
Japanner	4	6
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	2	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	3	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	3	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	2	-
Paper Manufacture	3	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	3	4
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	3	-
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	370	18
Coal Merchant	11	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	31	2
Paviour	1	-
Platelayer	9	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	6	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	1
Glass Manufacture	2	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	50	2
Lapidary	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	29	1
[Steel Manufacture]	7	-
Blacksmith	21	-
Whitesmith	4	-
Nail Manufacture	8	2
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	-	2
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	16	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	5	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	10	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	1
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	8	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	54	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	2	4
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	16	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	56	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	9	-
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	3	-
Others	3	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	323	32
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	9	5
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	3	-
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	18	2
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	227	4
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	13	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	29	7
Apprentice (undefined)	10	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	4	9
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	9	4
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	64	411
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	64	411
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	75	1,524
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	5	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	70	1,524

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.)