1881 Census of Scotland,
Population of Scotland with Report: Ages, Education, Civil Condition, Birthplaces, Occupations, General Index,
Table
[32]
: "
Occupations of Males and Females at different Ages in each of the Counties of Scotland".
OCCUPATIONS. |
MALES
|
FEMALES
|
Under 20 Years.
[1]
|
Above 20 Years.
[2]
|
Total at all Ages.
[3]
|
Total at all Ages.
[4]
|
Under 20 Years.
[5]
|
Above 20 Years.
[6]
|
TOTAL |
3,087
|
3,008
|
6,095
|
7,252
|
3,135
|
4,117
|
1. GOVERNMENT |
7
|
29
|
36
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Civil Service--Officers and Clerks |
3
|
10
|
13
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Civil Service--Messengers, Letter Carriers, &c. |
4
|
5
|
9
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Police |
0
|
7
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Municipal Parish Officer |
0
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Just. of Peace & other Local or County Official |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2. ARMY AND NAVY |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Royal Marines (Officers and Men) |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3. PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS |
36
|
83
|
119
|
66
|
33
|
33
|
Established Church Minister |
0
|
7
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Free Church Minister |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
United Presbyterian Minister |
0
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Episcopalian Clergyman |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Roman Catholic Priest |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Minister, Priest, of other religious bodies |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itin. Preacher |
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Church, Chapel, Cemetery Officer, Servant |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Writer to the Signet, Solicitor |
0
|
13
|
13
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Law Clerk |
10
|
10
|
20
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Physician, Surgeon |
0
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Dentist |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Medical Student, Assistant |
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Midwife |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Nurse (not Domestic Servant) |
0
|
0
|
0
|
9
|
0
|
9
|
Schoolmaster, Schoolmistress |
9
|
8
|
17
|
17
|
6
|
11
|
Teacher, Professor, Lectr., Tutor, Governess |
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
School Service and oth. Connect. with teaching |
0
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Author, Editor, Journalist |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Reporter, Shorthand Writer |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Student |
13
|
0
|
13
|
27
|
27
|
0
|
Civil Engineer |
1
|
7
|
8
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Land, House, Ship Surveyor |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Painter (Artist) |
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Sculptor |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Architect |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Musician, Music Master |
0
|
3
|
3
|
5
|
0
|
5
|
Art Student |
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Photographer |
1
|
3
|
4
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4. DOMESTIC OFFICERS OR SERVICES |
5
|
44
|
49
|
364
|
100
|
264
|
Domestic Coachman, Groom |
2
|
15
|
17
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Domestic Gardener |
1
|
18
|
19
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Domestic Indoor Servant |
2
|
4
|
6
|
321
|
99
|
222
|
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Inn, Hotel Servant |
0
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Office Keeper (not Government) |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Charwoman |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Washing and Bathing Service |
0
|
0
|
0
|
41
|
1
|
40
|
5. COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS |
38
|
105
|
143
|
7
|
3
|
4
|
Merchant |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Broker, Agent, Factor |
0
|
11
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise described) |
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Commercial Traveller |
1
|
19
|
20
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Commercial Clerk, Bookkeeper |
30
|
53
|
83
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
Bank Service |
7
|
14
|
21
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
6. CONVEYANCES |
36
|
236
|
272
|
11
|
11
|
0
|
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Railway Guard |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Other Railway Officials and Servants |
1
|
15
|
16
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Own., Liv. Stab. Keeper |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cabman, Coachman (not Domestic) |
2
|
2
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Carrier, Carter, Vanman |
14
|
116
|
130
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ship, Tug, Owner, &c. |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Seaman (Merchant Service) |
9
|
56
|
65
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ship Steward, Stewardess, Cook |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Pilot Service |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Warehouseman (not Manchester) |
2
|
16
|
18
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Meter, Weigher |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Messenger, Porter, Watchm. (not Government) |
8
|
18
|
26
|
11
|
11
|
0
|
7. AGRICULTURE |
3
|
51
|
54
|
36
|
3
|
33
|
Farmer, Grazier |
0
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Farm Bailiff, Grieve, Estate Manager |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant |
1
|
28
|
29
|
31
|
3
|
28
|
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist |
2
|
10
|
12
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
Gardener (not domestic) |
0
|
8
|
8
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
8. ABOUT ANIMALS AND FISHERIES |
4
|
16
|
20
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Huntsman, Horse Keeper, Breaker, Groom |
1
|
4
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cattle, Sheep, Pig Dealer, Salesman |
1
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Gamekeeper, Water Bailiff |
2
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Fisherman, Fisherwoman |
0
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
9. BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS |
23
|
38
|
61
|
10
|
6
|
4
|
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian |
0
|
7
|
7
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Bookbinder |
0
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Printer |
14
|
13
|
27
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
Paper Ruler |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Newspaper Agent, News-room Keeper |
0
|
8
|
8
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer |
9
|
7
|
16
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
10. MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS |
78
|
219
|
297
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Engine and Machine Maker |
11
|
56
|
67
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Millwright |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Fitter and Turner (Engine and Machine) |
39
|
99
|
138
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Boiler Maker |
18
|
33
|
51
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker |
6
|
20
|
26
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cutler |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Watch and Clock Maker |
4
|
7
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
11. HOUSES, FURNITURE, & DECORATIONS |
102
|
296
|
398
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
Builder |
0
|
9
|
9
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Carpenter, Joiner |
31
|
79
|
110
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Bricklayer |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Mason, Marble Worker, Polisher |
10
|
50
|
60
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Mason's, Bricklayer's Labourer |
0
|
26
|
26
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Slater, Tiler |
3
|
22
|
25
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Plasterer |
2
|
22
|
24
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Plumber, Gasfitter |
12
|
7
|
19
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Painter, Paperhanger, Glazier |
13
|
28
|
41
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer |
28
|
39
|
67
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
French Polisher |
2
|
8
|
10
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Locksmith, Bellhanger |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Undertaker, Funeral Furniture Maker |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Wood Carver |
1
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
12. CARRIAGES AND HARNESS |
9
|
21
|
30
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Coachmaker |
1
|
14
|
15
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Wheelwright |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker |
8
|
6
|
14
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
13. SHIPS AND BOATS |
0
|
13
|
13
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ship Builder |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ship Builder's Labourer |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
14. CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS |
7
|
9
|
16
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Dye, Paint Manufacture |
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ink, Blacking, Colouring Substance Manuf. |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Chemist, Druggist |
5
|
7
|
12
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Manufacture of Chemicals |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
15. TOBACCO AND PIPES |
19
|
33
|
52
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
Tobacco Manufacturer, Tobacconist |
19
|
30
|
49
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff-Box Maker |
0
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
16. FOOD AND LODGING |
87
|
269
|
356
|
74
|
9
|
65
|
Hotel Keeper, Innkeeper |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper |
0
|
2
|
2
|
17
|
0
|
17
|
Coffee, Eating House Keeper |
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Maltster |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Brewer |
0
|
11
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Distiller, Rectifier |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Wine, Spirit Merchant, Publican |
0
|
30
|
30
|
6
|
0
|
6
|
Cellarman |
2
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Dairyman, Milkseller |
0
|
10
|
10
|
9
|
1
|
8
|
Butcher, Meat Salesman |
3
|
20
|
23
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Provision Curer, Dealer |
2
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Poulterer, Game Dealer |
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Fishmonger, Fish Salesman |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Miller (Flour, Oatmeal, &c.) |
3
|
10
|
13
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Baker |
29
|
59
|
88
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Confectioner, Pastrycook |
10
|
22
|
32
|
6
|
1
|
5
|
Greengrocer, Fruiterer |
0
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Grocer, Tea, Coffee, &c., Dealer |
38
|
73
|
111
|
26
|
4
|
22
|
Ging. Beer, Soda, Mineral Water Mkr., Dlr. |
0
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
17. TEXTILE FABRICS |
104
|
441
|
545
|
1,313
|
485
|
828
|
Woollen Stuff, Wincey, Tartan Manufacture |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Silk Merchant, Dealer |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cotton Manufacture |
0
|
4
|
4
|
20
|
7
|
13
|
Cotton, Calico Printer, Dyer, Bleacher |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Flax and Linen Manufacturer, Dealer |
61
|
283
|
344
|
1,203
|
456
|
747
|
Hemp Manufacture |
0
|
4
|
4
|
6
|
3
|
3
|
Jute Manufacture |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Cocoa Fibre Manufacture |
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Rope, Twine, Cord Maker, Dealer |
23
|
75
|
98
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
Net Maker |
3
|
2
|
5
|
48
|
8
|
40
|
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture |
0
|
2
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
4
|
Sacking, Sack, Bag Maker, Dealer |
0
|
0
|
0
|
13
|
4
|
9
|
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undef.) |
5
|
25
|
30
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Factory Hand (Textile, undefined) |
0
|
10
|
10
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer |
12
|
33
|
45
|
11
|
4
|
7
|
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manuf., Worker, Dealer |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
18. DRESS |
33
|
138
|
171
|
183
|
36
|
147
|
Hatter, Hat Manufacturer (not Straw) |
0
|
7
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Tailor |
28
|
56
|
84
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Milliner, Dressmaker, Stay Maker |
0
|
0
|
0
|
153
|
35
|
118
|
Shirtmaker, Seamstress |
0
|
0
|
0
|
23
|
0
|
23
|
Hosiery Manufacture |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Shoe, Boot Maker, Dealer |
1
|
69
|
70
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
Clog Maker |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Hair Dresser, Wig Maker |
4
|
4
|
8
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick Maker, Dealer |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
19. ANIMAL SUBSTANCES |
3
|
17
|
20
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manuf. |
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Skinner, Furrier |
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Tanner |
1
|
3
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Currier |
0
|
8
|
8
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Portmanteau, Bag, Leather Goods Mkr., Dlr. |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Brush and Broom Maker |
1
|
4
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
20. VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES |
72
|
147
|
219
|
6
|
1
|
5
|
Oil and Colourman |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture |
67
|
90
|
157
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Willow, Cane, Rush, Basket Worker, Dealer |
0
|
7
|
7
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Timber, Wood Merchant, Dealer |
2
|
6
|
8
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Sawyer |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker |
1
|
9
|
10
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Wood Turner |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender |
0
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cork, Bark Cutter, Manufacturer |
1
|
14
|
15
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Stationer |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
Bill Sticker, Deliverer |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
21. MINERAL SUBSTANCES |
112
|
414
|
526
|
92
|
49
|
43
|
Coal Miner |
13
|
63
|
76
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Coal Merchant, Dealer |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Gas Works Service |
0
|
21
|
21
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Stone Quarrier |
0
|
8
|
8
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Stone Merchant, Cutter, Dresser |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Limestone Quarrier |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Well, Mineral Sinker, Borer |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Plaster, Cement Manufacture |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Brick, Tile Maker, Burner, Dealer |
6
|
7
|
13
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
Pavior |
0
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Road Labourer |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Railway Contractor |
0
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Platelayer |
0
|
9
|
9
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Earthenware, China, Porcelain Manufacture |
47
|
110
|
157
|
86
|
48
|
38
|
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer |
0
|
5
|
5
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Salt Maker, Dealer |
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller |
1
|
4
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Iron Manufacture |
11
|
92
|
103
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Blacksmith |
22
|
43
|
65
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Nail Manufacture |
0
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant |
6
|
15
|
21
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Tinsmith, Whitesmith, Tin Worker, Tinker |
5
|
6
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Brass, Bronze Manufacture, Brazier |
1
|
6
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
22. GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES |
40
|
271
|
311
|
104
|
39
|
65
|
General Shopkeeper, Dealer |
1
|
1
|
2
|
19
|
4
|
15
|
Pawnbroker |
0
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Hawker, Pedlar, Street Seller |
1
|
16
|
17
|
8
|
0
|
8
|
Manufacturer, Manager, Foreman (undefined) |
0
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
General Labourer |
17
|
185
|
202
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Eng. Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not Rail. or Mar.) |
1
|
40
|
41
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Artisan, Mechanic (undefined) |
7
|
13
|
20
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Factory Labourer (undefined) |
13
|
8
|
21
|
68
|
32
|
36
|
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) |
0
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
3
|
4
|
23. REFUSE MATTERS |
0
|
9
|
9
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant |
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Scavenger |
0
|
7
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Rag Gatherer, Dealer |
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
24. WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS |
8
|
108
|
116
|
2,706
|
90
|
2,616
|
Persons returned by Property, Rank, &c., or of No Occupation |
8
|
108
|
116
|
2,706
|
90
|
2,616
|
25. SCHOLARS AND CHILDREN OF NO STATED OCCUPATION |
2,261
|
0
|
2,261
|
2,267
|
2,267
|
0
|
Scholars |
1,252
|
0
|
1,252
|
1,258
|
1,258
|
0
|
Children of No Stated Occupation |
1,009
|
0
|
1,009
|
1,009
|
1,009
|
0
|
Click on the triangles for all about a particular number.
Comments:
1 |
We combine here data from what are actually three separate tables in the original report,
covering Scotland, the counties, and selected burghs.
This is only a partial reconstruction, as the original tables include a more detailed
breakdown by age: under 5, 5-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-44, 45-64 and over 65.
The original tables list totals for the 25 "Orders" in a block following the overall totals,
but we include them here at the start of the detailed listing for each Order. |
This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census
tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages.
Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The
column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented
here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the
census table and have usually been carefully checked.
The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some
rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban
parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration
sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level
unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current
higher-level unit.