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 Kent RegC Canterbury RegD/Inc
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 64 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 8 Show data context -
  Prison Service, &c. 13 Show data context -
  Police 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,247 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 42 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 839 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 334 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 7 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 4 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 232 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 11 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 4 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 9 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 40 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 9 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 11 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 26 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 18 Show data context -
  Dentist 4 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 2 Show data context -
  Midwife - 2 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 3 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 25 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 7 Show data context 36 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 4 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 20 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context -
  Photographer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 7 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 135 Show data context 1,223 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 28 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 14 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 57 Show data context 922 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 30 Show data context 40 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 93 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 166 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 123 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 5 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 23 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 60 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 9 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 8 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 245 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 23 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 86 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 45 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 14 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 1 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 66 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 353 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 13 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 230 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Shepherd 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 3 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 5 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 81 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 69 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 39 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 4 Show data context -
  Drover 3 Show data context -
  Fisherman 5 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 52 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bookbinder 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 37 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 77 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 22 Show data context -
  Millwright 9 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 9 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 19 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 495 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Builder 28 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 134 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 134 Show data context -
  Mason 26 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 20 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 31 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 61 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 31 Show data context 6 Show data context
  French Polisher 4 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 4 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 5 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 87 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 51 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 19 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 17 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 20 Show data context -
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 19 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 8 Show data context -
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 7 Show data context -
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 535 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 82 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 6 Show data context -
  Maltster 9 Show data context -
  Brewer 50 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 8 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 8 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 18 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 65 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 2 Show data context -
  Baker 83 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 15 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 15 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 120 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 102 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 70 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 230 Show data context 366 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tailor 124 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 279 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 5 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 87 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 3 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 54 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 4 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 30 Show data context -
  Currier 7 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 60 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 9 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 200 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 9 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 7 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 17 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 5 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 4 Show data context -
  Platelayer 5 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 8 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 13 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 14 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 43 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 15 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 27 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 450 Show data context 72 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 37 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 4 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 36 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 332 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 8 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 25 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 8 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 9 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 88 Show data context 680 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 88 Show data context 680 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 68 Show data context 2,085 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 6 Show data context -
  [Blank field, or illegible] 62 Show data context 2,085 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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Acknowledgments:

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(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.)