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".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 4 Show data context -
  Police 5 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 121 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 8 Show data context -
  Theological Student 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 3 Show data context 10 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 86 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 114 Show data context 235 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 23 Show data context 163 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 39 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Charwoman - 23 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 1 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 51 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 5 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 10 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 3 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 157 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 11 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 16 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 2 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 7 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 67 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 11 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 9 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 129 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 31 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Printer 80 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 9 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 89 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 7 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 2 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 8 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 19 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker - 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 32 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 9 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 179 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Builder 9 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 20 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 25 Show data context -
  Mason 7 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 6 Show data context -
  Paperhanger - 1 Show data context
  Plumber 5 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 21 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  French Polisher 21 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 5 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 27 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 2 Show data context 13 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 4 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 3 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 3 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 110 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 20 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brewer 2 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 2 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 3 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 1 Show data context -
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 7 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 9 Show data context -
  Provision Curer, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 5 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 16 Show data context -
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 5 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 2 Show data context -
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 4 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 50 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 23 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 8 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 4 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 14 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 2 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 4 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 37 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 5 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Envelope Maker - 5 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker - 1 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 2 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 3 Show data context 9 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 114 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coalheaver 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Paviour 27 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 1 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 13 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lapidary 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 1 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 8 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 4 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 3 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker - 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 130 Show data context 32 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 25 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 3 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 6 Show data context -
  General Labourer 53 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 5 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 13 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 2 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 15 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 15 Show data context 35 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 29 Show data context 552 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 26 Show data context 550 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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