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".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 1,163 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 31 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 265 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 258 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 2 Show data context -
  Police 477 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 68 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 48 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 481 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 174 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 181 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 39 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 25 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 5 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 11 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 2,645 Show data context 2,426 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 90 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 18 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 20 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 11 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 129 Show data context
  Theological Student 37 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 28 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 370 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Law Student 54 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 227 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 305 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dentist 136 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 109 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Midwife - 11 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 15 Show data context 893 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 136 Show data context 394 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 74 Show data context 463 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 14 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 45 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 16 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 14 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 80 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 28 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 227 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sculptor 17 Show data context -
  Architect 70 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 209 Show data context 187 Show data context
  Art Student 42 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Photographer 62 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Actor 51 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 23 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 4,055 Show data context 19,095 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 604 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 2,273 Show data context 15,457 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 866 Show data context 299 Show data context
  College, Club Service 36 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 28 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 39 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Charwoman 3 Show data context 1,029 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 71 Show data context 2,038 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 15 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 67 Show data context 4 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 2,658 Show data context 268 Show data context
  Merchant 235 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 260 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 74 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 49 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 249 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 1,532 Show data context 154 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Banker 30 Show data context -
  Bank Service 82 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 7 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 62 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 5,233 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 13 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 26 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 3 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 263 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 160 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 1,580 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 977 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 1 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 20 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 10 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 6 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 57 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 187 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 1,880 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 22 Show data context 12 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 404 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 6 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 50 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 10 Show data context -
  Woodman 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 40 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 244 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,009 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 791 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 150 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 8 Show data context -
  Drover 20 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 8 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 713 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 133 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 68 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 67 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Printer 341 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 46 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 44 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 817 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 89 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Millwright 2 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 97 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 6 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 23 Show data context -
  File Maker 2 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Needle Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 154 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 34 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 36 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 231 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 16 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 6,696 Show data context 510 Show data context
  Builder 281 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 1,035 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bricklayer 684 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 161 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 36 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 290 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 81 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 388 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 1,885 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 788 Show data context 292 Show data context
  French Polisher 265 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 68 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 211 Show data context 4 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 73 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 46 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 56 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 212 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 54 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 17 Show data context 138 Show data context
  [Others] 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 876 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Coachmaker 567 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 84 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Others 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 208 Show data context 7 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 257 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 191 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 33 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Drysalter 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 108 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 101 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 3,411 Show data context 815 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 278 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 105 Show data context 344 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 113 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cellarman 121 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 114 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 204 Show data context 196 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 150 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 463 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 64 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 43 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Fishmonger 191 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 67 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn Miller 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 551 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 115 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 255 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 449 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 37 Show data context -
  Others Dealing in Food - 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 1,414 Show data context 802 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 27 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 30 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 4 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 17 Show data context 96 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 49 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 7 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 1,153 Show data context 495 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 19 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Embroiderer 9 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 3,153 Show data context 7,744 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 49 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 4 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Tailor 1,477 Show data context 715 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 89 Show data context 5,925 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 15 Show data context 804 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 100 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 10 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 1,178 Show data context 154 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 175 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 39 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 3 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 7 Show data context 34 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 258 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 4 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Comb Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 31 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 49 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 86 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 40 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 14 Show data context 28 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 547 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 98 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 43 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 33 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 33 Show data context -
  Sawyer 35 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 4 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 48 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 42 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 15 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 117 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 8 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 13 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,774 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 30 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coalheaver 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer - 3 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 46 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 3 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 16 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 29 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 90 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 84 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 23 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 299 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lapidary 4 Show data context -
  Others 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 63 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 8 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 259 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 117 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 91 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 175 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 13 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 40 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 3,084 Show data context 834 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 321 Show data context 279 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 145 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 74 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 9 Show data context -
  General Labourer 2,016 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 226 Show data context 160 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 48 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 98 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 7 Show data context 273 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 182 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 7 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 101 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 63 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 11 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 1,027 Show data context 4,805 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 1,027 Show data context 4,805 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 818 Show data context 20,651 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 46 Show data context 9 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 772 Show data context 20,642 Show data context

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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".

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.


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.)