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 Croydon RegD/PLU	Penge Hmlt/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	107	10
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	52	8
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	14	-
Police	28	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	7	2
Other Local or County Official	4	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	60	3
Army Officer (effective/retired)	32	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	2
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	6	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	11	-
Seaman, R.N.	1	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	308	287
Clergymen (Established Church)	16	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	-
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	32
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	4
Barrister, Solicitor	34	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	26	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	19	-
Dentist	5	-
Medical Student, Assistant	21	-
Subordinate Medical Service	3	40
Schoolmaster	43	86
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	10	85
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	6
Author, Editor, Journalist	5	3
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	1
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	4	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	24	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	9	-
Painter (artist)	11	4
Engraver (artist)	6	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	13	-
Musician, Music Master	17	16
Art Student	3	5
Photographer	10	2
Actor	3	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	4	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	4	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	100	2,419
Domestic Coachman, Groom	15	1
Domestic Gardener	7	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	33	2,161
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	35	26
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Cook (not domestic)	-	11
Charwoman	1	42
Washing and Bathing Service	6	176
Hospital and Institution Service	2	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	700	18
Merchant	81	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	93	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	19	2
Accountant	24	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	4	2
Commercial Traveller	37	-
Commercial Clerk	357	11
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	51	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	30	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	282	6
Railway Guard	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	59	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	12	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	46	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	73	1
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	10	3
Seaman (Merchant Service)	9	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	22	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	46	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	-	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	159	2
Farmer, Grazier	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	10	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	12	-
Gardener (not domestic)	132	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	18	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	11	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	2	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	3	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	56	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	9	-
Bookbinder	3	2
Printer	42	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	44	4
Engine, Machine Maker	11	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	3	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	12	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	3	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	5	1
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	3
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	663	7
Builder	32	1
Carpenter, Joiner	204	-
Bricklayer	97	-
Mason	14	-
Slater, Tiler	1	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	63	-
Paperhanger	7	-
Plumber	59	-
Painter, Glazier	124	-
Cabinet Maker	26	3
French Polisher	3	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	4	-
Gas Fitter	17	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Carver, Gilder	4	2
Dealer in Works of Art	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	3	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	31	-
Coachmaker	10	-
Wheelwright	17	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	4	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	4	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	38	1
Dye, Paint Manufacture	2	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	30	-
Manufacturing Chemist	6	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	7	3
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	7	3
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	345	43
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	21	6
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	6	20
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	5	2
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	6	-
Brewer	5	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	4	-
Cellarman	7	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	21	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	25	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	7	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	47	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	7	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	3	-
Fishmonger	17	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	13	-
Baker	46	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	3	5
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	26	-
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	4	-
Sugar Refiner	3	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	68	6
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	66	53
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	5	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	3	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	1
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	2	1
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	2
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	2	-
Manchester Warehouseman	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	37	39
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	9
Embroiderer	-	1
Others	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	123	266
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	-
Tailor	40	5
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	4	232
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	23
Hosier, Haberdasher	5	-
Glover, Glove Maker	2	-
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	58	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	8	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	3	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	24	1
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	7	-
Others	1	-
Currier	4	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	2	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	8	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	41	16
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Oil and Colourman	8	2
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	5	1
Sawyer	4	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	4	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Paper Manufacture	2	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	13	13
Paper Stainer	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	135	3
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	5	-
Coalheaver	6	-
Gas Works Service	7	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	2	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	9	-
Paviour	1	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Platelayer	13	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	8	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	2
Waterworks Service	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	6	1
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	6	-
Blacksmith	19	-
Whitesmith	5	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	20	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	6	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	371	34
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	24	15
Pawnbroker	2	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	3	2
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	12	-
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	282	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	11	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	22	13
Apprentice (undefined)	5	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	7	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	2
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	5	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	203	528
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	203	528
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	179	3,338
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	4	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	175	3,338

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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