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 Gateshead RegD/PLU	Gateshead AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	166	10
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	57	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	20	-
Prison Service, &c.	3	-
Police	65	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	16	3
Other Local or County Official	4	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	33	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	-	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	13	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	12	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	3	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	359	324
Clergymen (Established Church)	15	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	17	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	6	4
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	4	5
Barrister, Solicitor	14	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	30	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	20	-
Dentist	7	-
Medical Student, Assistant	14	-
Midwife	-	3
Subordinate Medical Service	3	37
Schoolmaster	89	217
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	4	26
School Service, and others connected with teaching	8	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	5	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	13	-
Civil Engineer	19	-
Mining Engineer	5	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	6	-
Painter (artist)	10	3
Sculptor	4	-
Architect	17	-
Musician, Music Master	19	16
Photographer	12	8
Actor	1	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	5	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	197	2,094
Domestic Coachman, Groom	46	-
Domestic Gardener	49	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	20	1,857
Inn, Hotel Servant	78	23
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	5
Cook (not domestic)	-	3
Charwoman	-	89
Washing and Bathing Service	1	114
Hospital and Institution Service	-	3
Others engaged in Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,004	33
Merchant	24	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	95	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	19	1
Accountant	28	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	4	12
Commercial Traveller	102	1
Commercial Clerk	663	18
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Bank Service	15	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	53	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,671	18
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	390	1
Railway Guard	79	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	11	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	354	10
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	7	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	31	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	380	1
Tramway Companies' Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	87	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	5	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	96	2
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	11	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	46	-
Meter, Weigher	16	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	128	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	27	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	150	20
Farmer, Grazier	15	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	71	19
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	12	-
Gardener (not domestic)	45	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	61	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	15	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	25	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	10	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Drover	4	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	201	44
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	13	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	33	30
Printer	126	6
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	13	3
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	15	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,811	21
Engine, Machine Maker	307	1
Millwright	56	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	1,029	3
Boiler Maker	339	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	5	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	6	-
File Maker	4	-
Pin Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	29	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	4	12
Electrical Apparatus Maker	9	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	12	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	4	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	2
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	-	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,721	34
Builder	48	1
Carpenter, Joiner	608	2
Bricklayer	219	1
Mason	295	-
Slater, Tiler	31	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	46	-
Paperhanger	3	-
Plumber	159	-
Painter, Glazier	211	2
Cabinet Maker	56	17
French Polisher	13	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	9	9
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	8	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	4	-
Wood Carver	-	1
Carver, Gilder	9	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	109	1
Coachmaker	25	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	20	-
Wheelwright	5	1
Others	22	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	37	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	75	2
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	43	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	28	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	492	17
Dye, Paint Manufacture	-	8
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	53	4
Manufacturing Chemist	426	5
Alkali Manufacture	8	-
Drysalter	3	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	55	74
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	24	70
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	31	4
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	915	263
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	96	20
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	6	47
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	6	5
Maltster	6	-
Brewer	25	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	10	3
Cellarman	14	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	10	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	20	4
Cheesemonger, Butterman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	209	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	94	70
Poulterer, Game Dealer	2	-
Fishmonger	6	7
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	18	-
Corn Miller	13	-
Baker	44	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	19	30
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	31	14
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	268	52
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	12	4
Others Dealing in Food	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	224	148
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	43	91
Mat Maker, Seller	1	1
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	4	6
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	2	5
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	165	36
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	3
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	444	925
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	24	23
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	4
Tailor	189	19
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	792
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	61
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	157	21
Patten, Clog Maker	11	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	48	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	5	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	67	22
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	12	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	-	8
Manure Manufacture	6	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	-	10
Tanner, Fellmonger	4	-
Currier	23	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	6	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	15	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	360	29
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	8	-
Oil and Colourman	6	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	9	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	6	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	10	-
Sawyer	71	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	10	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	4	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	183	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Paper Manufacture	21	13
Envelope Maker	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	18	10
Paper Stainer	1	1
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	6	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	4,849	115
Coal Miner	719	2
Ironstone Miner	4	-
Lead Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	69	1
Mine Service	18	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	1	-
Coal Merchant	56	3
Coalheaver	16	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	7	-
Gas Works Service	41	-
Stone Quarrier	89	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	20	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	77	1
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	71	1
Paviour	6	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	11	-
Railway Contractor	5	-
Platelayer	50	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	95	-
Others	-	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	49	14
Glass Manufacture	510	37
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	2
Waterworks Service	4	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	12	1
[Iron Manufacture]	1,635	4
[Steel Manufacture]	4	-
Blacksmith	533	2
Whitesmith	22	-
Nail Manufacture	17	9
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	172	2
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	45	3
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	3	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
[Coppersmith]	59	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	58	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	21	19
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	58	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	184	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	-	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	57	8
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	32	3
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	1	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,488	314
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	40	76
Pawnbroker	12	10
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	73	109
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	28	-
Contractor (undefined)	13	-
General Labourer	1,679	20
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	314	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	185	3
Apprentice (undefined)	14	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	69	38
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	61	58
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	21	1
Town Drainage Service	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	14	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	214	1,488
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	214	1,488
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	382	11,666
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	13	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	369	11,661

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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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.)

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