Census of the Population 1851 - IPUMS Subset
United Kingdom [Great Britain], 1851
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Occupation codes, GB codes (UK1851C_OCCCODE)
Data file: GBR1851_PHC-GBR-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
521
End:
523
Width:
3
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
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Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 001 | Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) |
| 002 | Civil Service (officers and clerks) |
| 003 | Civil Service (messengers, etc.) |
| 004 | Prison Service, etc. |
| 005 | Police |
| 006 | Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer |
| 007 | Other Local or County Official |
| 008 | East Indian and Colonial Service |
| 009 | Army Officer (effective/retired) |
| 010 | Soldier and Non-commissioned officer |
| 011 | Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers |
| 012 | Army Pensioner |
| 013 | Navy Officer (effective/retired) |
| 014 | Seaman, R.N. |
| 015 | Royal Marines (officers/men) |
| 016 | Navy Pensioner |
| 017 | Clergymen (Established Church) |
| 018 | Roman Catholic Priest |
| 019 | Minister, Priest of other religious bodies |
| 020 | Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher |
| 021 | Nun, Sister of Charity |
| 022 | Theological Student |
| 023 | Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant |
| 024 | Barrister, Solicitor |
| 025 | Law Student |
| 026 | Law Clerk, and others connected with the law |
| 027 | Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner |
| 028 | Dentist |
| 029 | Medical Student, Assistant |
| 030 | Midwife |
| 031 | Subordinate Medical Service |
| 032 | Schoolmaster |
| 033 | Teacher, Professor, Lecturer |
| 034 | School Service, and others connected with teaching |
| 035 | Author, Editor, Journalist |
| 036 | Reporter, Short-hand Writer |
| 038 | Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits |
| 039 | Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, andc. |
| 040 | Civil Engineer |
| 041 | Mining Engineer |
| 042 | Land, House, Ship, Surveyor |
| 043 | Painter (artist) |
| 044 | Engraver (artist) |
| 045 | Sculptor |
| 046 | Architect |
| 047 | Musician, Music Master |
| 048 | Art Student |
| 049 | Photographer |
| 050 | Actor |
| 051 | Art, Music, Theatre Service |
| 052 | Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service |
| 053 | Billiard, Cricket and other Games, Service |
| 054 | Domestic Coachman, Groom |
| 055 | Domestic Gardener |
| 056 | Domestic Indoor Servant |
| 057 | Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) |
| 058 | Inn, Hotel Servant |
| 059 | College, Club Service |
| 060 | Office Keeper (not Government) |
| 061 | Cook (not domestic) |
| 062 | Charwoman |
| 063 | Washing and Bathing Service |
| 064 | Hospital and Institution Service |
| 065 | Others engaged in Service |
| 066 | Merchant |
| 067 | Broker, Agent, Factor |
| 068 | Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent |
| 069 | Accountant |
| 070 | Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) |
| 071 | Commercial Traveller |
| 072 | Commercial Clerk |
| 073 | Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society etc. |
| 074 | Banker |
| 075 | Bank Service |
| 076 | Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent |
| 077 | Life, House, Ship andc., Insurance Service |
| 078 | Railway Engine Driver, Stoker |
| 079 | Railway Guard |
| 080 | Pointsman, Level Crossing Man |
| 081 | Other Railway Officials and Servants |
| 082 | Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper |
| 083 | Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper |
| 084 | Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) |
| 085 | Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier |
| 087 | Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant etc. |
| 088 | Inland Navigation Service |
| 089 | Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman |
| 090 | Navigation Service (on shore) |
| 091 | Seaman (Merchant Service) |
| 092 | Pilot |
| 093 | Ship Steward, Cook |
| 095 | Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service |
| 096 | Warehouseman (not Manchester) |
| 097 | Meter, Weigher |
| 098 | Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) |
| 099 | Telegraph, Telephone Service |
| 100 | Farmer, Grazier |
| 101 | Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew |
| 102 | Farm Bailiff |
| 103 | Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager |
| 104 | Shepherd |
| 106 | Land Drainage Service (not in towns) |
| 107 | Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant |
| 108 | Agricultural Student |
| 109 | Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture |
| 110 | Woodman |
| 111 | Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist |
| 112 | Gardener (not domestic) |
| 113 | Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer |
| 114 | Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker |
| 115 | Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier |
| 116 | Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman |
| 117 | Drover |
| 118 | Gamekeeper |
| 119 | Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer |
| 120 | Vermin Destroyer |
| 121 | Fisherman |
| 122 | Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer etc. |
| 123 | Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian |
| 124 | Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer |
| 125 | Bookbinder |
| 126 | Printer |
| 127 | Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper |
| 129 | Lithographer, Lithographic Printer |
| 130 | Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer |
| 131 | Map and Print - Colourer, Seller |
| 133 | Engine, Machine Maker |
| 134 | Millwright |
| 135 | Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) |
| 136 | Boiler Maker |
| 137 | Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker |
| 138 | Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker |
| 139 | Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer |
| 141 | Tool Maker, Dealer |
| 142 | Cutler, Scissors Maker |
| 143 | File Maker |
| 144 | Saw Maker |
| 145 | Pin Maker |
| 146 | Needle Maker |
| 147 | Steel Pen Maker |
| 148 | Pencil Maker (Wood) |
| 149 | Domestic Implement Maker |
| 150 | Others in tools and implements |
| 151 | Watch Maker, Clock Maker |
| 152 | Philosophical Instrument Maker |
| 153 | Electrical Apparatus Maker |
| 154 | Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker |
| 156 | Surgical Instrument Maker |
| 157 | Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer |
| 159 | Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler |
| 161 | Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer |
| 162 | Type Cutter, Founder |
| 163 | Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker |
| 164 | Toy Maker, Dealer |
| 165 | Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer |
| 166 | Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer |
| 167 | Builder |
| 168 | Carpenter, Joiner |
| 169 | Bricklayer |
| 170 | Mason |
| 171 | Slater, Tiler |
| 172 | Plasterer, Whitewasher |
| 173 | Paperhanger |
| 174 | Plumber |
| 175 | Painter, Glazier |
| 177 | Cabinet Maker |
| 178 | French Polisher |
| 179 | Furniture Broker, Dealer |
| 180 | Locksmith, Bellhanger |
| 181 | Gas Fitter |
| 182 | House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer |
| 183 | Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker |
| 184 | Others in furniture and fittings |
| 185 | Wood Carver |
| 186 | Carver, Gilder |
| 187 | Dealer in Works of Art |
| 188 | Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer |
| 189 | Animal, Bird andc. Preserver, Naturalist |
| 190 | Artificial Flower Maker |
| 192 | Coachmaker |
| 193 | Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker |
| 194 | Wheelwright |
| 196 | Others in carriages |
| 197 | Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker |
| 198 | Ship, Boat, Barge Builder |
| 199 | Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) |
| 200 | Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker |
| 201 | Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter |
| 202 | Sail Maker |
| 203 | Dye, Paint Manufacture |
| 204 | Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture |
| 205 | Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture |
| 206 | Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture |
| 207 | Chemist, Druggist |
| 208 | Manufacturing Chemist |
| 209 | Alkali Manufacture |
| 210 | Drysalter |
| 212 | Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist |
| 213 | Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box etc. Maker |
| 214 | Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican |
| 215 | Lodging, Boarding House Keeper |
| 216 | Coffee, Eating House, Keeper |
| 217 | Hop - Merchant, Dealer |
| 218 | Maltster |
| 219 | Brewer |
| 220 | Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer |
| 221 | Cellarman |
| 222 | Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent |
| 223 | Milkseller, Dairyman |
| 224 | Cheesemonger, Butterman |
| 225 | Butcher, Meat Salesman |
| 226 | Provision Curer, Dealer |
| 227 | Poulterer, Game Dealer |
| 228 | Fishmonger |
| 229 | Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer |
| 230 | Corn Miller |
| 231 | Baker |
| 232 | Confectioner, Pastrycook |
| 233 | Greengrocer, Fruiterer |
| 234 | Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer |
| 235 | Sugar Refiner |
| 236 | Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer |
| 237 | Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer |
| 238 | Others Dealing in Food |
| 239 | Woolstapler |
| 240 | Woollen Cloth Manufacture |
| 241 | Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer |
| 242 | Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture |
| 243 | Flannel Manufacture |
| 244 | Blanket Manufacture |
| 245 | Fuller |
| 246 | Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer |
| 248 | Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture |
| 249 | Silk Dyer, Printer |
| 250 | Ribbon Manufacture |
| 251 | Crepe, Gauze Manufacture |
| 252 | Silk Merchant, Dealer |
| 253 | Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture |
| 254 | Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher |
| 255 | Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer |
| 256 | Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer |
| 257 | Lace Manufacturer, Dealer |
| 258 | Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer |
| 259 | Tape Manufacturer, Dealer |
| 260 | Thread Manufacturer, Dealer |
| 262 | Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture |
| 263 | Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer |
| 264 | Mat Maker, Seller |
| 265 | Net Maker |
| 266 | Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture |
| 267 | Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer |
| 268 | Others working and Dealing in Hemp |
| 269 | Weaver (undefined) |
| 270 | Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) |
| 271 | Factory Hand (textile, undefined) |
| 272 | Felt Manufacture |
| 273 | Carpet, Rug Manufacture |
| 274 | Manchester Warehouseman |
| 275 | Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer |
| 276 | Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer |
| 277 | Trimming Maker, Dealer |
| 278 | Embroiderer |
| 279 | Others in mixed or undefined materials |
| 280 | Hatter, Hat Manufacture |
| 281 | Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture |
| 282 | Tailor |
| 283 | Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker |
| 284 | Shawl Manufacture |
| 285 | Shirt Maker, Seamstress |
| 286 | Hosiery Manufacture |
| 287 | Hosier, Haberdasher |
| 288 | Glover, Glove Maker |
| 289 | Button Maker, Dealer |
| 290 | Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer |
| 291 | Patten, Clog Maker |
| 292 | Wig Maker, Hair Dresser |
| 293 | Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer |
| 294 | Accoutrement Maker |
| 295 | Old Clothes Dealer, and others |
| 296 | Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture |
| 297 | Soap Boiler, Maker |
| 298 | Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer |
| 299 | Manure Manufacture |
| 300 | Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer |
| 301 | Comb Maker |
| 302 | Others in grease, gut, bone, horn, ivory or whalebone |
| 303 | Furrier, Skinner |
| 304 | Tanner, Fellmonger |
| 305 | Currier |
| 306 | Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap etc., Maker, Dealer |
| 307 | Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer |
| 308 | Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer |
| 309 | Brush, Broom, Maker |
| 310 | Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer |
| 311 | Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer |
| 312 | Oil and Colourman |
| 313 | Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture |
| 314 | Japanner |
| 315 | India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer |
| 316 | Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer |
| 317 | Others in oils, gums and resins |
| 318 | Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker |
| 319 | Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer |
| 320 | Thatcher |
| 321 | Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer |
| 322 | Sawyer |
| 323 | Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker |
| 324 | Wood Turner, Box Maker |
| 325 | Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender |
| 326 | Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer |
| 327 | Others in wood and bark |
| 328 | Paper Manufacture |
| 329 | Envelope Maker |
| 330 | Stationer, Law Stationer |
| 331 | Card, Pattern Card Maker |
| 332 | Paper Stainer |
| 333 | Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker |
| 334 | Ticket, Label Writer |
| 335 | Others in paper |
| 336 | Coal Miner |
| 337 | Ironstone Miner |
| 338 | Copper Miner |
| 339 | Tin Miner |
| 340 | Lead Miner |
| 341 | Miner, in other or undefined Minerals |
| 342 | Mine Service |
| 343 | Haulier |
| 344 | Coal Merchant |
| 345 | Coalheaver |
| 346 | Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer |
| 347 | Gas Works Service |
| 348 | Stone Quarrier |
| 349 | Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer |
| 350 | Slate Quarrier |
| 351 | Slate Worker, Dealer |
| 352 | Limeburner |
| 353 | Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer |
| 354 | Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer |
| 355 | Well Sinker, Borer |
| 356 | Plaster, Cement Manufacture |
| 357 | Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer |
| 358 | Paviour |
| 359 | Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector |
| 360 | Road Labourer |
| 361 | Railway Contractor |
| 362 | Platelayer |
| 363 | Railway Labourer, Navvy |
| 364 | Others in stone, clay and road making |
| 365 | Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture |
| 366 | Glass Manufacture |
| 367 | Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer |
| 368 | Salt Maker, Dealer |
| 369 | Waterworks Service |
| 370 | Others in water |
| 371 | Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller |
| 372 | Gold, Silver, Beater |
| 373 | Lapidary |
| 374 | Others in precious metals and jewellery |
| 375 | Iron Manufacture |
| 376 | Steel Manufacture |
| 377 | Blacksmith |
| 378 | Whitesmith |
| 379 | Nail Manufacture |
| 380 | Anchor, Chain Manufacture |
| 381 | Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant |
| 382 | Other Iron and Steel Manufacture |
| 383 | Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer |
| 384 | Coppersmith |
| 385 | Tin Manufacture |
| 386 | Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer |
| 387 | Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer |
| 388 | Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer |
| 389 | Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer |
| 390 | Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier |
| 391 | Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer |
| 392 | White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer |
| 393 | Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer |
| 394 | Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker |
| 395 | Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker |
| 396 | Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker |
| 397 | Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker |
| 398 | Others in mixed, other or unspecified metals |
| 399 | General Shopkeeper, Dealer |
| 400 | Pawnbroker |
| 401 | Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller |
| 402 | Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendent (undefined) |
| 403 | Contractor (undefined) |
| 404 | General Labourer |
| 405 | Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) |
| 406 | Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) |
| 407 | Apprentice (undefined) |
| 408 | Factory Labourer (undefined) |
| 409 | Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) |
| 410 | Town Drainage Service |
| 411 | Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant |
| 412 | Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper |
| 413 | Rag Gatherer, Dealer |
| 414 | Persons returned by Property, Rank and not special occupation |
| 998 | Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning |
| 999 | Blank field, or illegible |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
This variable is a coded classification of occupations from the Great Britain census.
Universe
United Kingdom 1851 (2%) [Great Britain]: All persons except young children [unverifiable]
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