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 Hackney RegD/PLU	Stoke Newington Vest/CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	212	12
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	88	12
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	51	-
Police	56	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	12	-
Other Local or County Official	4	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	13	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	3	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	440	317
Clergymen (Established Church)	17	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	12	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	1
Theological Student	2	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	5	1
Barrister, Solicitor	34	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	127	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	19	-
Dentist	7	-
Medical Student, Assistant	15	-
Subordinate Medical Service	2	82
Schoolmaster	49	105
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	13	79
School Service, and others connected with teaching	4	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	12	4
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	14	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	1
Civil Engineer	14	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	8	-
Painter (artist)	9	4
Engraver (artist)	10	-
Architect	26	-
Musician, Music Master	12	37
Art Student	5	-
Photographer	7	1
Actor	3	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	190	1,971
Domestic Coachman, Groom	65	-
Domestic Gardener	38	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	31	1,806
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	41	24
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	-
Cook (not domestic)	3	-
Charwoman	-	36
Washing and Bathing Service	4	98
Hospital and Institution Service	5	6
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,347	32
Merchant	40	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	114	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	23	-
Accountant	54	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	12	3
Commercial Traveller	162	1
Commercial Clerk	762	24
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	4	1
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	124	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	49	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	390	10
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	50	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	10	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	45	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	64	-
Tramway Companies' Service	17	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	5	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	14	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	12	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	89	2
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	66	2
Telegraph, Telephone Service	11	6
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	68	3
Farmer, Grazier	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	4	1
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	14	2
Gardener (not domestic)	44	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	42	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	30	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	9	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	188	8
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	28	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	24	6
Printer	109	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	9	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	17	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	170	1
Engine, Machine Maker	26	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	21	-
Boiler Maker	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	2	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	4	-
Needle Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	46	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	7	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	10	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	5	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	4	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	26	1
Type Cutter, Founder	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	5	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	4	-
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	775	23
Builder	74	1
Carpenter, Joiner	237	1
Bricklayer	79	-
Mason	34	-
Slater, Tiler	1	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	30	-
Paperhanger	11	-
Plumber	42	-
Painter, Glazier	98	-
Cabinet Maker	92	7
French Polisher	3	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	14	1
Gas Fitter	20	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	9	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	7	-
Wood Carver	6	-
Carver, Gilder	9	-
Dealer in Works of Art	5	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	3	12
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	53	2
Coachmaker	14	-
Wheelwright	12	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	25	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	2	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	51	3
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	3	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	34	-
Manufacturing Chemist	11	3
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	24	5
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	24	5
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	453	43
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	33	3
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	11
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	8	2
Brewer	6	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	6	1
Cellarman	7	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	20	5
Milkseller, Dairyman	28	-
Cheesemonger, Butterman	34	3
Butcher, Meat Salesman	71	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	18	1
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	17	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	21	1
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	44	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	17	7
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	26	5
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	87	1
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	192	93
Woolstapler	-	2
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	4	3
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	12	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	6	1
Ribbon Manufacture	1	-
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	5	1
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	4	6
Mat Maker, Seller	2	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	2	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	4	-
Manchester Warehouseman	6	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	110	58
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	21	8
Trimming Maker, Dealer	6	4
Embroiderer	2	9
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	220	456
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	4	4
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	70	18
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	16	371
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	10	40
Hosiery Manufacture	5	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	20	6
Glover, Glove Maker	6	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	58	10
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	15	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	16	2
Accoutrement Maker	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	73	39
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	4	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	12	-
Others	-	2
Furrier, Skinner	16	16
Currier	12	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	6	5
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	3	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	12	3
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	6	11
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	125	25
Oil and Colourman	18	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	3	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	4	2
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	9	-
Sawyer	1	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	2	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	3	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	7	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	1
Paper Manufacture	8	-
Envelope Maker	-	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	49	13
Paper Stainer	4	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	7	5
Ticket, Label Writer	1	2
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	209	5
Coal Miner	1	-
Mine Service	2	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	-	1
Coal Merchant	3	-
Coalheaver	4	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	1
Gas Works Service	5	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	3	-
Paviour	1	-
Road Labourer	3	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	4	-
Glass Manufacture	5	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	9	-
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	11	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	70	1
Gold, Silver, Beater	2	-
Others	5	-
[Iron Manufacture]	4	1
Blacksmith	15	-
Whitesmith	5	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	22	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	6	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	7	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	2	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	209	80
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	26	21
Pawnbroker	21	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	5	3
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	15	4
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	76	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	13	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	33	15
Apprentice (undefined)	8	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	9	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	34
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	2	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	145	732
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	145	732
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	78	4,195
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	7	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	71	4,194

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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