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 Dartford RegD/PLU Bexley CP/AP  
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 8 Show data context -
  Police 23 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 9 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner - 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 3 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 98 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 4 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 13 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 11 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 7 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 18 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 30 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 6 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 2 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 3 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 118 Show data context 740 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 41 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 35 Show data context 647 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 15 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 73 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 166 Show data context -
  Merchant 13 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 27 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 7 Show data context -
  Accountant 10 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 8 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 73 Show data context -
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 2 Show data context -
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 12 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 11 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 111 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 18 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 25 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 42 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 2 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 6 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 10 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 452 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 16 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 4 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 239 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Shepherd 3 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 33 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 152 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 17 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 12 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 2 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context -
  Printer 9 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 5 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 5 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 3 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 290 Show data context -
  Builder 18 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 94 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 79 Show data context -
  Mason 9 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 20 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 1 Show data context -
  Plumber 14 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 41 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 1 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 5 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 21 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 8 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 8 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 5 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. - 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist - 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 196 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 3 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 5 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 5 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 6 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 7 Show data context -
  Baker 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 52 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 31 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 17 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 61 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tailor 16 Show data context -
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 87 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 3 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 5 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 1 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 29 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 5 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Sawyer 5 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 49 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 1 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 5 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 3 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 11 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 16 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 176 Show data context 19 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 2 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 11 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 142 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 6 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 4 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 77 Show data context 368 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 77 Show data context 368 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 51 Show data context 1,344 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 1 Show data context -
  [Blank field, or illegible] 50 Show data context 1,344 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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