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 London RegC Wandsworth PLU/RegD
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 1,607 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 619 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 325 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 461 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 89 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 27 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 323 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 73 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 89 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 16 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 87 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 30 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 6 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 2,875 Show data context 2,433 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 103 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 24 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 40 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 36 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 73 Show data context
  Theological Student 5 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 31 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 310 Show data context -
  Law Student 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 435 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 136 Show data context -
  Dentist 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 99 Show data context -
  Midwife - 10 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 20 Show data context 654 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 356 Show data context 1,112 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 60 Show data context 229 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 33 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 61 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 18 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 25 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 186 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 99 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 114 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 43 Show data context -
  Sculptor 17 Show data context -
  Architect 142 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 162 Show data context 173 Show data context
  Art Student 35 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Photographer 58 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Actor 23 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 16 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 36 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 2,804 Show data context 17,615 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 623 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 596 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 718 Show data context 13,524 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 42 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 466 Show data context 209 Show data context
  College, Club Service 41 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 13 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 54 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Charwoman 3 Show data context 521 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 125 Show data context 3,200 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 86 Show data context 119 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 4,601 Show data context 205 Show data context
  Merchant 194 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 354 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 108 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 161 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 21 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 451 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 2,752 Show data context 123 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Banker 17 Show data context -
  Bank Service 311 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 13 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 207 Show data context 6 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 5,840 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 509 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Guard 271 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 19 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 1,355 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 72 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 649 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 1,233 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 42 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 3 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 4 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 244 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 13 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 166 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 15 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 222 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 897 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 49 Show data context 16 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,539 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 3 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 224 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Shepherd - 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 6 Show data context -
  Woodman 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 78 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 1,147 Show data context 14 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 481 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 261 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 150 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 19 Show data context -
  Drover 5 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fisherman 10 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,104 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 198 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 25 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 100 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Printer 664 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 42 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 6 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,648 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 377 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Millwright 31 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 585 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 118 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 17 Show data context -
  File Maker 3 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 3 Show data context -
  Steel Pen Maker - 2 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 11 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 122 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 34 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 26 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 30 Show data context -
  Ordnance Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 161 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 5 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 18 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 20 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 10,092 Show data context 140 Show data context
  Builder 615 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 2,937 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Bricklayer 2,026 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mason 647 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 49 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 643 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paperhanger 93 Show data context -
  Plumber 548 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 1,606 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 335 Show data context 55 Show data context
  French Polisher 77 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 46 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 19 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 215 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 54 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 29 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 35 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 85 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 5 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 5 Show data context 21 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 734 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Coachmaker 344 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 57 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 181 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Others 5 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 139 Show data context 3 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 192 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 155 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 21 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 4 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 12 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 329 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 9 Show data context -
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 28 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 136 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 123 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 130 Show data context 131 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 114 Show data context 130 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 4,148 Show data context 516 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 247 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 10 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 73 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Maltster 22 Show data context -
  Brewer 160 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 121 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Cellarman 90 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 163 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 262 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 120 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 565 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 66 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 27 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 160 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 135 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Corn Miller 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 654 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 114 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 309 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 768 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 29 Show data context 3 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 859 Show data context 488 Show data context
  Woolstapler 7 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 17 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fuller - 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 50 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 27 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 53 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 25 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 15 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 8 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 6 Show data context -
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 57 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 9 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 499 Show data context 303 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 11 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Embroiderer 3 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Others - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,974 Show data context 3,753 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 76 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 11 Show data context
  Tailor 719 Show data context 319 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 35 Show data context 2,754 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 32 Show data context 469 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 66 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 55 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 813 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 136 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 3 Show data context 18 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 480 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 227 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Others - 1 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 5 Show data context -
  Currier 53 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 75 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 28 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 10 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 1,031 Show data context 304 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 145 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Japanner 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 36 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Others 8 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 27 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 123 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sawyer 157 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 35 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 45 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 93 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 68 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 153 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 37 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 14 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 3,207 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Coal Miner 7 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 4 Show data context -
  Mine Service 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 60 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coalheaver 218 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 353 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 9 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 79 Show data context -
  Paviour 35 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 9 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 24 Show data context -
  Platelayer 131 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 248 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 80 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 80 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 51 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 171 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 2 Show data context -
  Lapidary 4 Show data context -
  Others 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 312 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 465 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 92 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 148 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 55 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 112 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 29 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 17 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 21 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 126 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 2 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 8 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 12 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 4 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 6,413 Show data context 542 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 351 Show data context 157 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 161 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 107 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 34 Show data context -
  General Labourer 4,753 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 309 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 341 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 34 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 222 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 34 Show data context 147 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 125 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 20 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 1,721 Show data context 6,408 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 1,721 Show data context 6,408 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 1,150 Show data context 32,996 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 47 Show data context 20 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 1,103 Show data context 32,976 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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This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.


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.)