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 top level England and Wales Dep
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 97,222 Show data context 7,370 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 614 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 22,352 Show data context 3,216 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 20,627 Show data context 553 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 2,913 Show data context 584 Show data context
  Police 32,508 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 11,895 Show data context 3,017 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 6,073 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 240 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 124,484 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 10,907 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 56,966 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 10,725 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 8,561 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 3,923 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 16,721 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 7,806 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 8,875 Show data context 33 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 229,129 Show data context 188,452 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 21,654 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 2,089 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 9,734 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2,965 Show data context 1,660 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 3,792 Show data context
  Theological Student 2,941 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4,502 Show data context 1,702 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 17,386 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 1,653 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 24,502 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 15,091 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Dentist 3,583 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 5,992 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 2,646 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 1,972 Show data context 35,175 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 39,738 Show data context 94,241 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 6,336 Show data context 28,605 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1,762 Show data context 1,049 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2,982 Show data context 352 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2,662 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1,186 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 950 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 7,124 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 2,291 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5,394 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 6,082 Show data context 1,880 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 2,201 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Sculptor 816 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Architect 6,898 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 14,170 Show data context 11,376 Show data context
  Art Student 1,336 Show data context 1,059 Show data context
  Photographer 5,352 Show data context 1,309 Show data context
  Actor 2,197 Show data context 2,368 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1,111 Show data context 281 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1,361 Show data context 520 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 3,116 Show data context 46 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 258,508 Show data context 1,545,301 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 73,167 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 74,603 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 56,262 Show data context 1,230,406 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1,683 Show data context 748 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 35,823 Show data context 26,487 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2,853 Show data context 599 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1,883 Show data context 4,300 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 2,875 Show data context 1,753 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 92,474 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 3,408 Show data context 176,670 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 4,270 Show data context 11,526 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1,681 Show data context 293 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 308,351 Show data context 8,474 Show data context
  Merchant 10,308 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 30,657 Show data context 511 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 10,016 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Accountant 11,517 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 3,156 Show data context 1,439 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 35,478 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 175,468 Show data context 5,989 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 360 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 1,052 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bank Service 14,914 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 604 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 14,821 Show data context 247 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 652,270 Show data context 10,983 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 22,856 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 10,296 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 6,034 Show data context 171 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 99,574 Show data context 477 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 717 Show data context 387 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 6,547 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 30,492 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 124,611 Show data context 731 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 2,644 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 843 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 2,549 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 29,870 Show data context 353 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2,007 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 95,093 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 2,991 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 6,381 Show data context 386 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 1,570 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 42,573 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 26,690 Show data context 4,179 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1,157 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 129,561 Show data context 1,610 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 7,214 Show data context 2,218 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,214,462 Show data context 64,162 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 203,329 Show data context 20,605 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 75,197 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 19,377 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 807,608 Show data context 40,345 Show data context
  Shepherd 22,853 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1,695 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 4,222 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 728 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 763 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Woodman 8,151 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7,021 Show data context 734 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 63,518 Show data context 2,364 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 103,900 Show data context 669 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2,228 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 40,819 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 7,511 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5,729 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Drover 2,586 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 12,642 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1,156 Show data context 212 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 1,219 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fisherman 29,402 Show data context 294 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 608 Show data context 85 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 89,130 Show data context 15,921 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 8,472 Show data context 1,438 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1,206 Show data context 234 Show data context
  Bookbinder 9,505 Show data context 10,601 Show data context
  Printer 59,088 Show data context 2,202 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 4,386 Show data context 1,129 Show data context
  Others 65 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 5,546 Show data context 135 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 403 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 459 Show data context 166 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 253,994 Show data context 13,937 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 38,179 Show data context 301 Show data context
  Millwright 6,940 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 64,664 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 26,170 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 19,209 Show data context 687 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 4,066 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 507 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 9,197 Show data context 194 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 16,609 Show data context 1,579 Show data context
  File Maker 7,764 Show data context 1,206 Show data context
  Saw Maker 2,011 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Pin Maker 475 Show data context 508 Show data context
  Needle Maker 2,149 Show data context 2,019 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 220 Show data context 2,503 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 159 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 1,047 Show data context 700 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 22,576 Show data context 775 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 3,385 Show data context 220 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 2,496 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2,391 Show data context 195 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1,181 Show data context 330 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 7,522 Show data context 219 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 267 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 186 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 9,008 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 1,137 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1,486 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1,099 Show data context 1,233 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 898 Show data context 563 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 968 Show data context 103 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 768,282 Show data context 18,377 Show data context
  Builder 30,564 Show data context 135 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 235,017 Show data context 216 Show data context
  Bricklayer 125,055 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Mason 97,422 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 7,460 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 28,800 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Paperhanger 4,177 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Plumber 37,178 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 99,676 Show data context 454 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 51,761 Show data context 7,985 Show data context
  French Polisher 8,083 Show data context 2,029 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 5,023 Show data context 955 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 7,342 Show data context 352 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 12,420 Show data context 147 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 2,815 Show data context 206 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1,701 Show data context 192 Show data context
  Others 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wood Carver 3,080 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 7,814 Show data context 330 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 1,051 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 385 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 686 Show data context 159 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 720 Show data context 4,461 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 84,692 Show data context 2,482 Show data context
  Coachmaker 23,750 Show data context 216 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 7,512 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Wheelwright 28,635 Show data context 97 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1,059 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Others 1,905 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 21,831 Show data context 2,035 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 53,946 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 21,681 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 23,930 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 1,419 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 2,834 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Sail Maker 4,082 Show data context 47 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 38,597 Show data context 4,418 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1,638 Show data context 389 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1,077 Show data context 157 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 657 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 950 Show data context 1,887 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 18,369 Show data context 631 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 12,843 Show data context 1,128 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 2,143 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Drysalter 920 Show data context 97 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 12,862 Show data context 9,313 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 11,159 Show data context 8,575 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1,703 Show data context 738 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 503,352 Show data context 126,014 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 57,397 Show data context 12,709 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 4,486 Show data context 32,890 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 5,509 Show data context 2,664 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 428 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Maltster 9,473 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Brewer 24,196 Show data context 370 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 12,855 Show data context 3,728 Show data context
  Cellarman 5,758 Show data context 286 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 7,467 Show data context 422 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 21,362 Show data context 4,443 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 4,026 Show data context 353 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 78,206 Show data context 3,496 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 11,255 Show data context 5,329 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2,923 Show data context 668 Show data context
  Fishmonger 15,494 Show data context 2,412 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 9,183 Show data context 774 Show data context
  Corn Miller 23,162 Show data context 300 Show data context
  Baker 63,408 Show data context 7,633 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 12,483 Show data context 13,051 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 22,758 Show data context 6,855 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 825 Show data context 684 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 2,951 Show data context 465 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 103,396 Show data context 26,077 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4,325 Show data context 333 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 462,880 Show data context 589,904 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2,446 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 57,307 Show data context 58,501 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 2,754 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 35,436 Show data context 63,801 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 656 Show data context 470 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 1,313 Show data context 1,374 Show data context
  Fuller 2,498 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 5,533 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Others 425 Show data context 570 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 17,575 Show data context 39,584 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1,507 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 872 Show data context 1,186 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 176 Show data context 1,006 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1,184 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 185,410 Show data context 302,365 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 22,750 Show data context 3,932 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 3,175 Show data context 379 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 4,212 Show data context 7,853 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 11,359 Show data context 32,785 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 3,011 Show data context 5,176 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 732 Show data context 1,159 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 498 Show data context 1,672 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 1,181 Show data context 2,297 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 9,658 Show data context 2,093 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 1,800 Show data context 479 Show data context
  Net Maker 252 Show data context 1,481 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 374 Show data context 274 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 575 Show data context 1,594 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 230 Show data context 183 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 2,230 Show data context 2,611 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 11,799 Show data context 1,840 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 5,697 Show data context 7,817 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 446 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 8,795 Show data context 5,190 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1,868 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 53,581 Show data context 28,181 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1,388 Show data context 6,177 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1,611 Show data context 4,888 Show data context
  Embroiderer 110 Show data context 2,311 Show data context
  Others 456 Show data context 209 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 364,689 Show data context 616,329 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 13,617 Show data context 9,071 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 3,001 Show data context 27,983 Show data context
  Tailor 107,668 Show data context 52,980 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2,946 Show data context 357,995 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 208 Show data context 408 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1,379 Show data context 81,865 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 18,862 Show data context 21,501 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 4,879 Show data context 4,683 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 2,263 Show data context 13,261 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 3,057 Show data context 4,121 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 180,119 Show data context 35,592 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 7,465 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 14,132 Show data context 767 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 4,109 Show data context 4,108 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 346 Show data context 257 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 638 Show data context 1,661 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 53,503 Show data context 14,634 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 3,013 Show data context 222 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 2,047 Show data context 279 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 497 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 1,168 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 1,710 Show data context 153 Show data context
  Comb Maker 584 Show data context 171 Show data context
  Others 247 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 4,683 Show data context 3,465 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 10,157 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Currier 14,991 Show data context 560 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 4,023 Show data context 1,346 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 407 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 893 Show data context 1,743 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 8,654 Show data context 4,185 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 429 Show data context 2,089 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 130,488 Show data context 36,269 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 4,428 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 4,257 Show data context 381 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1,312 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Japanner 1,359 Show data context 1,539 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 3,517 Show data context 1,447 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1,233 Show data context 350 Show data context
  Others 533 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 8,917 Show data context 2,625 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2,598 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Thatcher 3,719 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 11,795 Show data context 978 Show data context
  Sawyer 24,712 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2,919 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 11,382 Show data context 2,600 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 18,596 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1,741 Show data context 187 Show data context
  Others 272 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 10,360 Show data context 8,277 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 175 Show data context 1,933 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 9,980 Show data context 5,261 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1,209 Show data context 440 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 1,822 Show data context 445 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1,187 Show data context 8,718 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 642 Show data context 498 Show data context
  Others 1,823 Show data context 227 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,211,340 Show data context 65,089 Show data context
  Coal Miner 378,664 Show data context 3,099 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 25,879 Show data context 231 Show data context
  Copper Miner 3,800 Show data context 267 Show data context
  Tin Miner 10,499 Show data context 1,903 Show data context
  Lead Miner 11,022 Show data context 204 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2,061 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Mine Service 3,572 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 19,233 Show data context 1,168 Show data context
  Coalheaver 13,723 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 5,243 Show data context 142 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 18,535 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 4,722 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 1,460 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 47,337 Show data context 2,738 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1,326 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 10,947 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1,182 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 21,997 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 36,850 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 465 Show data context 304 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 28,719 Show data context 17,877 Show data context
  Paviour 19,938 Show data context 1,692 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 4,258 Show data context 1,911 Show data context
  Road Labourer 28,870 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 6,847 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 14,900 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 1,140 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Others 3,270 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 686 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 3,634 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4,150 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 2,823 Show data context 159 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 2,458 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Others 136 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 20,962 Show data context 3,753 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 661 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 1,411 Show data context 280 Show data context
  Others 587 Show data context 1,977 Show data context
  Blacksmith 112,086 Show data context 347 Show data context
  Whitesmith 8,212 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 9,603 Show data context 9,138 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 4,038 Show data context 991 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 15,214 Show data context 906 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 197,786 Show data context 1,891 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7,298 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 32,392 Show data context 4,530 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2,241 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2,319 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 4,215 Show data context 300 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 26,883 Show data context 982 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 488 Show data context 2,209 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 4,791 Show data context 838 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 8,721 Show data context 520 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 5,674 Show data context 2,344 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 2,541 Show data context 503 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 933 Show data context 479 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 342 Show data context 700 Show data context
  Others 1,596 Show data context 101 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 753,285 Show data context 62,981 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 29,088 Show data context 25,790 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 7,681 Show data context 1,278 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 29,451 Show data context 17,660 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 6,884 Show data context 552 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 3,014 Show data context 27 Show data context
  General Labourer 556,876 Show data context 2,898 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 66,137 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 28,777 Show data context 2,255 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 3,825 Show data context 759 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 16,907 Show data context 4,238 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 4,645 Show data context 7,524 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 12,685 Show data context 1,654 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 1,363 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 6,740 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2,694 Show data context 174 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1,888 Show data context 1,403 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 4,856,255 Show data context 9,930,619 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 3,098,598 Show data context 8,167,412 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 1,757,657 Show data context 1,763,207 Show data context

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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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.)