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. 49 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 10 Show data context -
  Police 21 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 15 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 8 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 5 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 220 Show data context 119 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 6 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 13 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 4 Show data context -
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 9 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 18 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 12 Show data context -
  Dentist 10 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 48 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 6 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 5 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 4 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 4 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 6 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 5 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 4 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Art Student 3 Show data context -
  Photographer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor 11 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 3 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 42 Show data context 1,233 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 4 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 6 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 16 Show data context 1,153 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 8 Show data context 15 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 28 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 3 Show data context 34 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 327 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 24 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 10 Show data context -
  Accountant 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 170 Show data context -
  Bank Service 15 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 53 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 480 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 77 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 27 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 19 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 122 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 32 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 141 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 3 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 26 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 3 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 132 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 53 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 7 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 55 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 17 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 20 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 14 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 100 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 19 Show data context -
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Printer 65 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 5 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 475 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 55 Show data context -
  Millwright 15 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 155 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 23 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 198 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 17 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 6 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 836 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Builder 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 244 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 301 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 6 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 24 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 83 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  French Polisher 6 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 8 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 3 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 4 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 58 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 23 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 11 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 3 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 14 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 18 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 23 Show data context -
  Drysalter 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 458 Show data context 142 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 43 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 20 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 34 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cellarman 2 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 91 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 25 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 12 Show data context -
  Baker 28 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 14 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 119 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Others Dealing in Food - 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 2,638 Show data context 4,281 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1,689 Show data context 4,158 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 234 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 33 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 14 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 482 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 58 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 52 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Others 15 Show data context 8 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 277 Show data context 348 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 126 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 308 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 25 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 69 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 58 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 15 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 4 Show data context -
  Currier 15 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 95 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Sawyer 19 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 14 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 5 Show data context -
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,516 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coal Miner 392 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 4 Show data context -
  Mine Service 5 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 27 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 4 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 18 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 45 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 19 Show data context -
  Paviour 39 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 6 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 15 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 32 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 11 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 4 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 654 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 90 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 4 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 13 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 68 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 27 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 5 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 704 Show data context 48 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 18 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 29 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 16 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  General Labourer 391 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 100 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 117 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 7 Show data context 9 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 55 Show data context 770 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 55 Show data context 770 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 77 Show data context 2,814 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 41 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 36 Show data context 2,811 Show data context

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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.)