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. 775 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 186 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 235 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 2 Show data context -
  Police 294 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 51 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 6 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 105 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 2 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 3 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 23 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 574 Show data context 769 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 21 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 6 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 10 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 31 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 4 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 9 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 6 Show data context -
  Law Student 2 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 120 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 9 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 33 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 8 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 10 Show data context 286 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 94 Show data context 343 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 4 Show data context 13 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 10 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 11 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 4 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 12 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 2 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 10 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 10 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 26 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Photographer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor - 7 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 8 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 810 Show data context 4,374 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 49 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 3 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 152 Show data context 2,745 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 501 Show data context 214 Show data context
  College, Club Service 8 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 12 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 29 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 394 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 16 Show data context 949 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 6 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 13 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,923 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Merchant 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 68 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 21 Show data context -
  Accountant 23 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 27 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 226 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 1,462 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Bank Service 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 66 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 8,689 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 87 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 72 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 31 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 710 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 16 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 135 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 1,691 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 13 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 1,248 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 977 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Pilot 31 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 75 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1,403 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 669 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 20 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 1,455 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 46 Show data context 9 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 154 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 11 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 13 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 53 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Shepherd 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 2 Show data context -
  Woodman 38 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 227 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 123 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 74 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Drover 6 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Fisherman 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,235 Show data context 462 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 52 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 193 Show data context 403 Show data context
  Printer 871 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 25 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 84 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 3 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 823 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 208 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Millwright 20 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 328 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 55 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 7 Show data context -
  Pin Maker 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Needle Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 44 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 13 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 25 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 5 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,887 Show data context 94 Show data context
  Builder 117 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 986 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Bricklayer 537 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 122 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 32 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 69 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 140 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 493 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 118 Show data context 21 Show data context
  French Polisher 33 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 84 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Carver 9 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 4 Show data context 43 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 307 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Coachmaker 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 143 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 7 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 101 Show data context 22 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 663 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 310 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 246 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 44 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 15 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 48 Show data context 4 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 190 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 14 Show data context -
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture - 5 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 92 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 47 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 1 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Drysalter 9 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 98 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 85 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 3,171 Show data context 622 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 242 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 73 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 141 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 58 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Cellarman 183 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 52 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 99 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 95 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 337 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 61 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 32 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 184 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 175 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Corn Miller 86 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 612 Show data context 233 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 107 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 189 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 36 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 9 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 339 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 614 Show data context 538 Show data context
  Woolstapler 13 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 33 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture - 6 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 7 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 7 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 3 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 108 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 55 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 23 Show data context 169 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 9 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 103 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 5 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 40 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 137 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Embroiderer 5 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,311 Show data context 3,387 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 225 Show data context 189 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tailor 264 Show data context 306 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 44 Show data context 1,615 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 58 Show data context 881 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 38 Show data context 190 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 8 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer - 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 529 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 30 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 20 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 2 Show data context 14 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 3,423 Show data context 645 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 9 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 10 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 34 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 5 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 375 Show data context 400 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1,150 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Currier 1,545 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 94 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 145 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 11 Show data context 31 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 1,739 Show data context 530 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 63 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 111 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 32 Show data context -
  Japanner 32 Show data context 11 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 50 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 309 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Sawyer 161 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 42 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 572 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 40 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 5 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 187 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 2 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 20 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 34 Show data context 154 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 5 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,664 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Coal Miner 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 4 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 21 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coalheaver 69 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 90 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 18 Show data context -
  Limeburner 7 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Paviour 36 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 4 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 13 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 5 Show data context -
  Platelayer 33 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 13 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 40 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 41 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 20 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 14 Show data context -
  Others - 1 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 10 Show data context -
  Lapidary 1 Show data context -
  Others 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 234 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 297 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Whitesmith 23 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 58 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 20 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 232 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 81 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer - 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 46 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 2 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 3 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 11 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 5,678 Show data context 1,175 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 229 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 87 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 101 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 146 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 4,196 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 470 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 177 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 34 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 196 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 24 Show data context 785 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 49 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 8 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 22 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 11 Show data context 18 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 407 Show data context 1,837 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 407 Show data context 1,837 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 778 Show data context 22,192 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 54 Show data context 21 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 724 Show data context 22,171 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.)