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 Dudley RegD/PLU	Sedgley AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	39	4
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	7	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	5	1
Police	13	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	11	2
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	4	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	121	98
Clergymen (Established Church)	11	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	7	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	-
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	-
Barrister, Solicitor	8	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	4	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	9	-
Dentist	1	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	2	15
Schoolmaster	37	69
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	10
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	-
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Civil Engineer	3	-
Mining Engineer	16	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	5	-
Architect	1	-
Musician, Music Master	4	3
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	29	935
Domestic Coachman, Groom	14	-
Domestic Gardener	6	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	5	807
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	2	15
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Charwoman	-	60
Washing and Bathing Service	1	52
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	192	-
Merchant	1	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	26	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	1	-
Accountant	4	-
Commercial Traveller	12	-
Commercial Clerk	132	-
Bank Service	5	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	11	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	357	13
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	4	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	4	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	49	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	8	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	131	4
Inland Navigation Service	29	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	78	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	16	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	16	4
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	19	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	-	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	241	15
Farmer, Grazier	24	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	5	-
Farm Bailiff	8	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	170	14
Shepherd	3	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	2	-
Woodman	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	27	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	40	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	31	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	6	1
Gamekeeper	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	7	1
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	-
Bookbinder	1	-
Printer	4	1
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	276	7
Engine, Machine Maker	52	1
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	54	1
Boiler Maker	101	3
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	6	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	4	-
File Maker	33	2
Saw Maker	1	-
Pin Maker	1	-
Domestic Implement Maker	7	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	2	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	653	8
Builder	15	-
Carpenter, Joiner	97	1
Bricklayer	424	4
Mason	41	1
Plumber	7	-
Painter, Glazier	50	1
Cabinet Maker	5	1
French Polisher	1	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	1	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	9	-
Gas Fitter	2	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	44	1
Coachmaker	3	-
Wheelwright	22	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	14	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	30	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	29	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	1	-
Sail Maker	-	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	17	1
Dye, Paint Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	14	-
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	2	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	360	63
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	76	7
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	1
Maltster	16	1
Brewer	27	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	14	2
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	1	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	2	2
Butcher, Meat Salesman	59	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	3	3
Fishmonger	4	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	4	1
Corn Miller	5	-
Baker	15	5
Confectioner, Pastrycook	2	1
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	37	9
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	85	28
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	7	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	15	10
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	13	6
Embroiderer	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	128	500
Tailor	23	195
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	265
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	29
Hosiery Manufacture	-	4
Hosier, Haberdasher	-	3
Glover, Glove Maker	-	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	96	3
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	8	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	9	-
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	4	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	3	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	37	11
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Japanner	2	11
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	8	-
Sawyer	11	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	3	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	4	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	5,340	1,238
Coal Miner	1,944	26
Ironstone Miner	112	6
Tin Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	21	3
Mine Service	35	1
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	1	-
Coal Merchant	40	-
Coalheaver	12	2
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	6	-
Gas Works Service	4	-
Stone Quarrier	159	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	7	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	8	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	10	4
Well Sinker, Borer	11	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	151	194
Road Labourer	5	-
Platelayer	16	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	17	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	17	4
Glass Manufacture	2	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	1	1
Waterworks Service	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	2,065	69
[Steel Manufacture]	5	-
Blacksmith	156	1
Whitesmith	60	1
Nail Manufacture	158	879
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	31	1
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	11	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	109	7
[Tin Manufacture]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	45	6
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	35	5
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	32	4
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	14	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	26	22
Others	8	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,289	71
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	18	23
Pawnbroker	6	9
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	18	4
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	15	2
Contractor (undefined)	11	-
General Labourer	856	10
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	167	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	155	4
Apprentice (undefined)	1	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	41	14
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	3
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	2	-
Town Drainage Service	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	139	1,042
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	139	1,042
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	267	5,377
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	3
[Blank field, or illegible]	258	5,374

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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