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. 1,165 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 250 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 382 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 418 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 85 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 23 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 3 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 146 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 6 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 50 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 5 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 6 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 2,067 Show data context 1,328 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 50 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 5 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 11 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 39 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 30 Show data context
  Theological Student 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 13 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Student 6 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 448 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 96 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 133 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Midwife - 13 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 19 Show data context 397 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 287 Show data context 441 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 24 Show data context 55 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 20 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 61 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 43 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 29 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 66 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 40 Show data context -
  Sculptor 17 Show data context -
  Architect 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 196 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Art Student 6 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Photographer 72 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Actor 78 Show data context 110 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 35 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 19 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 40 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 1,698 Show data context 8,129 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 134 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 13 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 309 Show data context 5,018 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 968 Show data context 386 Show data context
  College, Club Service 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 19 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 99 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Charwoman 2 Show data context 847 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 38 Show data context 1,727 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 35 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 3,901 Show data context 171 Show data context
  Merchant 42 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 179 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 55 Show data context -
  Accountant 81 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 94 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 695 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 2,562 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 74 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 4 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 107 Show data context 3 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 7,848 Show data context 98 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 32 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 46 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 19 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 533 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 74 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 708 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 2,392 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 21 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 247 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 139 Show data context -
  Pilot 1 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 22 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 426 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 766 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 2,341 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 76 Show data context 25 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 165 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 19 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 47 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 2 Show data context -
  Woodman 22 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 27 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 768 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 516 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 156 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5 Show data context -
  Drover 27 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 25 Show data context 5 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 3,986 Show data context 1,082 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 210 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 11 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Bookbinder 555 Show data context 952 Show data context
  Printer 2,826 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 88 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 223 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 31 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 36 Show data context 13 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 2,207 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 612 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Millwright 24 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 593 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 171 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 10 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 10 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  File Maker 35 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 16 Show data context -
  Pin Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Steel Pen Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 157 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 63 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 38 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 70 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 42 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 35 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 95 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 28 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 46 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 46 Show data context 6 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 7,186 Show data context 389 Show data context
  Builder 253 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 1,686 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Bricklayer 1,221 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Mason 439 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 64 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 268 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 82 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Plumber 299 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 1,336 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 539 Show data context 117 Show data context
  French Polisher 207 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 81 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 295 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 97 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 44 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 40 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 156 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 13 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 31 Show data context 195 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 683 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Coachmaker 214 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 6 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 245 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Others 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 173 Show data context 38 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 60 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 6 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 3 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 4 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 316 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 28 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 175 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 49 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Drysalter 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 268 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 246 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 22 Show data context 8 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 4,577 Show data context 664 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 318 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 25 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 160 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 40 Show data context -
  Maltster 7 Show data context -
  Brewer 190 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 99 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Cellarman 192 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 78 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 218 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 160 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 606 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 127 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 32 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 395 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 99 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Corn Miller 29 Show data context -
  Baker 585 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 179 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 343 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 38 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 562 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 79 Show data context 6 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 1,105 Show data context 725 Show data context
  Woolstapler 6 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Fuller - 2 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 18 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 10 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 5 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 5 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 10 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 55 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 88 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Net Maker 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 36 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 13 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 50 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 9 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 40 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 51 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 581 Show data context 327 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 18 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Embroiderer 5 Show data context 66 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 3,349 Show data context 6,378 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 490 Show data context 274 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 6 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Tailor 735 Show data context 656 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 107 Show data context 3,264 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 61 Show data context 1,475 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 11 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 124 Show data context 208 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 3 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 16 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 1,532 Show data context 337 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 179 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 47 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 19 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 11 Show data context 32 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1,452 Show data context 889 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 34 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 43 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Comb Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 160 Show data context 462 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 105 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Currier 439 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 152 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 400 Show data context 293 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 20 Show data context 65 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 2,161 Show data context 1,260 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 26 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 160 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 74 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Japanner 39 Show data context 4 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 19 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 11 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 226 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 17 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 216 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Sawyer 185 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 30 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 166 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 284 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 71 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 86 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 19 Show data context 257 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 332 Show data context 134 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 11 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 33 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 87 Show data context 430 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 28 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Others 23 Show data context 3 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 3,698 Show data context 133 Show data context
  Coal Miner 5 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 57 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coalheaver 207 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 93 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 3 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 66 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Limeburner 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 2 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 32 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paviour 45 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 24 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 22 Show data context -
  Platelayer 20 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 50 Show data context -
  Others 31 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 38 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 266 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 56 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 19 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 166 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lapidary - 3 Show data context
  Others 15 Show data context 7 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 509 Show data context 6 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 501 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 49 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 198 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 22 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 75 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 339 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 66 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 23 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 396 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 4 Show data context 7 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 92 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 3 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 6,887 Show data context 1,598 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 675 Show data context 304 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 144 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 729 Show data context 285 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 107 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 4,144 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 430 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 278 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 28 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 306 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 43 Show data context 772 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 120 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 19 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 30 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 25 Show data context 7 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 702 Show data context 3,927 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 702 Show data context 3,927 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 1,089 Show data context 30,034 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 49 Show data context 40 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 1,040 Show data context 29,994 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.)