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 Middlesex RegC	St Georges PLPar/RegD/PLU	Belgrave Hanover Square Mayfair and Knightsbridge St Margaret and St John St Margaret Westminster

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	2,266	209
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	194	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	545	66
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	412	12
Prison Service, &c.	77	79
Police	823	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	61	51
Other Local or County Official	138	1
East Indian and Colonial Service	16	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	2,552	14
Army Officer (effective/retired)	389	2
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1,893	8
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	57	1
Army Pensioner	111	2
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	52	-
Seaman, R.N.	8	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	29	-
Navy Pensioner	13	1
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	2,611	1,918
Clergymen (Established Church)	120	-
Roman Catholic Priest	17	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	12	2
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	11	26
Nun, Sister of Charity	4	25
Theological Student	9	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	24	25
Barrister, Solicitor	482	2
Law Student	86	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	310	5
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	240	2
Dentist	42	-
Medical Student, Assistant	117	6
Midwife	-	9
Subordinate Medical Service	19	721
Schoolmaster	116	343
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	46	447
School Service, and others connected with teaching	13	17
Author, Editor, Journalist	56	11
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	24	3
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	14	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	19	2
Civil Engineer	138	1
Mining Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	36	-
Painter (artist)	74	35
Engraver (artist)	20	1
Sculptor	23	3
Architect	77	2
Musician, Music Master	283	109
Art Student	26	28
Photographer	27	8
Actor	39	77
Art, Music, Theatre Service	21	5
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	14	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	46	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	8,292	21,915
Domestic Coachman, Groom	1,316	3
Domestic Gardener	15	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	5,370	18,949
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	33	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	1,116	386
College, Club Service	111	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	107	60
Cook (not domestic)	85	11
Charwoman	3	899
Washing and Bathing Service	57	1,489
Hospital and Institution Service	16	115
Others engaged in Service	63	3
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	2,931	185
Merchant	191	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	248	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	52	-
Accountant	72	4
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	29	21
Commercial Traveller	210	-
Commercial Clerk	1,857	152
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	20	4
Banker	46	-
Bank Service	130	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	8	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	68	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	4,791	50
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	5	-
Railway Guard	17	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	5	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	259	4
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	97	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	1,550	6
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	724	4
Tramway Companies' Service	4	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	2	-
Inland Navigation Service	4	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	80	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	5	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	103	1
Ship Steward, Cook	31	-
Boatman on Seas	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	40	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	171	2
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	1,650	11
Telegraph, Telephone Service	41	20
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	299	50
Farmer, Grazier	27	5
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	4	-
Farm Bailiff	9	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	116	15
Shepherd	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	7	-
Woodman	40	10
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	24	17
Gardener (not domestic)	71	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	1,113	9
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	27	1
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	913	5
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	153	1
Drover	4	-
Gamekeeper	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
Fisherman	3	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	7	2
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	769	75
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	116	8
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	15	2
Bookbinder	85	52
Printer	481	4
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	36	7
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	30	1
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	5	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	817	30
Engine, Machine Maker	120	3
Millwright	11	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	142	-
Boiler Maker	6	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	4	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	19	1
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	6	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	98	5
Philosophical Instrument Maker	31	2
Electrical Apparatus Maker	35	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	16	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	12	3
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	56	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	239	6
Type Cutter, Founder	2	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	6	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	5	5
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	2	2
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	4	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	4,778	151
Builder	220	4
Carpenter, Joiner	1,243	3
Bricklayer	548	-
Mason	466	4
Slater, Tiler	35	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	186	-
Paperhanger	40	-
Plumber	250	1
Painter, Glazier	940	4
Cabinet Maker	325	93
French Polisher	90	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	43	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	18	-
Gas Fitter	189	2
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	25	5
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	30	-
Others	4	-
Wood Carver	24	1
Carver, Gilder	58	1
Dealer in Works of Art	23	2
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	11	-
Artificial Flower Maker	8	29
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	521	10
Coachmaker	251	4
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	3	-
Wheelwright	97	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	168	6
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	29	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	15	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	10	-
Sail Maker	4	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	251	18
Dye, Paint Manufacture	5	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	6	-
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	2	1
Chemist, Druggist	206	9
Manufacturing Chemist	30	7
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	82	22
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	79	22
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	3,133	795
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	323	64
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	155	465
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	109	30
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	206	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	25	3
Cellarman	99	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	104	3
Milkseller, Dairyman	172	32
Cheesemonger, Butterman	119	5
Butcher, Meat Salesman	391	9
Provision Curer, Dealer	60	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	44	1
Fishmonger	149	5
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	49	3
Corn Miller	7	-
Baker	412	46
Confectioner, Pastrycook	84	58
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	202	37
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	-	2
Sugar Refiner	4	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	386	21
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	28	4
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	684	531
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	11	4
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	19	3
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	5	-
Ribbon Manufacture	-	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	9	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	3	21
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	5	5
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	6	40
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	5	4
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	37	25
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	7	1
Manchester Warehouseman	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	548	330
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	11	22
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	10
Embroiderer	3	63
Others	2	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,908	5,750
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	56	21
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	2	15
Tailor	990	973
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	42	3,747
Shawl Manufacture	1	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	12	833
Hosiery Manufacture	3	3
Hosier, Haberdasher	61	27
Glover, Glove Maker	14	5
Button Maker, Dealer	5	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	540	53
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	126	16
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	20	11
Accoutrement Maker	28	26
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	7	18
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	153	41
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	9	2
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	14	7
Tanner, Fellmonger	3	1
Currier	26	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	62	6
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	5
Brush, Broom, Maker	33	5
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	13
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	522	100
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Oil and Colourman	67	1
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Japanner	4	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	6	3
Others	3	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	30	12
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	4	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	58	6
Sawyer	70	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	9	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	23	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	62	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Paper Manufacture	14	7
Envelope Maker	2	14
Stationer, Law Stationer	125	41
Card, Pattern Card Maker	2	1
Paper Stainer	9	5
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	10	7
Ticket, Label Writer	2	-
Others	7	2
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,558	72
Coal Miner	21	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	7	-
Mine Service	4	1
Coal Merchant	40	3
Coalheaver	98	1
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Gas Works Service	165	1
Stone Quarrier	5	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	26	1
Slate Worker, Dealer	10	-
Limeburner	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	8	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	27	2
Paviour	17	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	21	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	2	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	13	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	14	14
Glass Manufacture	48	3
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	51	10
Waterworks Service	21	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	145	11
Gold, Silver, Beater	1	-
Lapidary	-	1
Others	11	6
[Iron Manufacture]	115	2
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	232	2
Whitesmith	39	-
Nail Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	95	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	5	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	17	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	82	4
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	18	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	14	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	126	2
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	6
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	12	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	11	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	15	1
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,068	824
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	325	210
Pawnbroker	52	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	215	182
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	69	18
Contractor (undefined)	12	1
General Labourer	1,851	13
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	163	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	214	85
Apprentice (undefined)	23	14
Factory Labourer (undefined)	120	20
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	24	280
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	104	12
Town Drainage Service	9	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	66	2
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	19	9
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	10	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	1,345	4,927
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	1,345	4,927
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	758	18,983
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	27	18
[Blank field, or illegible]	731	18,965

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.)

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