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 Islington RegD/PLPar	Islington West SubD	Islington Vest/AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	837	43
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	281	37
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	240	2
Prison Service, &c.	105	2
Police	176	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	24	1
Other Local or County Official	10	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	61	4
Army Officer (effective/retired)	6	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	15	2
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	13	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	9	-
Seaman, R.N.	8	-
Navy Pensioner	6	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,732	1,212
Clergymen (Established Church)	34	1
Roman Catholic Priest	14	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	35	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	17	8
Nun, Sister of Charity	4	4
Theological Student	13	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	10	10
Barrister, Solicitor	126	-
Law Student	14	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	469	7
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	69	1
Dentist	35	2
Medical Student, Assistant	67	3
Midwife	-	6
Subordinate Medical Service	16	349
Schoolmaster	143	362
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	30	251
School Service, and others connected with teaching	15	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	54	7
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	36	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	15	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	14	1
Civil Engineer	48	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	34	1
Painter (artist)	79	18
Engraver (artist)	66	2
Sculptor	5	-
Architect	51	-
Musician, Music Master	80	108
Art Student	23	28
Photographer	46	13
Actor	18	22
Art, Music, Theatre Service	18	3
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	8	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	25	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	847	7,289
Domestic Coachman, Groom	74	-
Domestic Gardener	41	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	167	5,529
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	11	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	398	163
College, Club Service	8	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	15	20
Cook (not domestic)	27	2
Charwoman	1	380
Washing and Bathing Service	57	1,168
Hospital and Institution Service	15	22
Others engaged in Service	33	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,408	114
Merchant	74	4
Broker, Agent, Factor	206	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	50	-
Accountant	124	2
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	44	16
Commercial Traveller	473	3
Commercial Clerk	2,137	74
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	8	2
Banker	6	-
Bank Service	159	5
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	6	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	121	5
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	5,359	68
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	128	-
Railway Guard	219	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	51	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	1,267	6
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	72	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	995	3
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	1,227	3
Tramway Companies' Service	69	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	16	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	74	-
Ship Steward, Cook	9	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	27	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	320	11
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	850	8
Telegraph, Telephone Service	31	34
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	265	40
Farmer, Grazier	27	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	6	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	42	6
Shepherd	2	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	18	1
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	35	31
Gardener (not domestic)	129	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	809	14
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	17	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	431	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	116	2
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	95	-
Drover	103	1
Gamekeeper	3	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
Fisherman	-	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	40	8
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	1,574	238
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	158	10
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	16	1
Bookbinder	217	189
Printer	1,018	19
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	42	8
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	97	1
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	15	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	11	10
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,413	59
Engine, Machine Maker	135	2
Millwright	13	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	186	-
Boiler Maker	10	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	3	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	35	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	19	-
Saw Maker	5	-
Pin Maker	1	-
Pencil Maker (Wood)	2	-
Domestic Implement Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	227	10
Philosophical Instrument Maker	153	8
Electrical Apparatus Maker	51	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	26	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	30	8
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	14	2
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	403	15
Type Cutter, Founder	37	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	15	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	9	14
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	13	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	20	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	4,990	458
Builder	204	2
Carpenter, Joiner	1,225	9
Bricklayer	734	1
Mason	218	2
Slater, Tiler	17	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	229	-
Paperhanger	78	-
Plumber	261	-
Painter, Glazier	919	8
Cabinet Maker	467	87
French Polisher	124	9
Furniture Broker, Dealer	56	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	14	-
Gas Fitter	155	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	48	3
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	24	1
Others	12	-
Wood Carver	38	-
Carver, Gilder	102	2
Dealer in Works of Art	16	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	3	3
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	2
Artificial Flower Maker	42	326
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	541	7
Coachmaker	269	2
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	28	1
Wheelwright	148	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	3	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	90	4
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	13	3
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	4	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	3	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	203	68
Dye, Paint Manufacture	21	3
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	18	2
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	-	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	11	46
Chemist, Druggist	118	8
Manufacturing Chemist	29	8
Drysalter	6	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	123	30
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	110	23
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	13	7
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	2,592	343
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	147	16
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	13	121
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	61	11
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Brewer	83	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	38	6
Cellarman	64	4
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	54	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	183	10
Cheesemonger, Butterman	85	2
Butcher, Meat Salesman	579	8
Provision Curer, Dealer	56	17
Poulterer, Game Dealer	10	-
Fishmonger	80	7
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	54	1
Corn Miller	29	2
Baker	392	18
Confectioner, Pastrycook	92	76
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	188	16
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	14	5
Sugar Refiner	11	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	330	21
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	27	-
Others Dealing in Food	-	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	511	449
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	15	3
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	22	2
Others	-	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	13	14
Silk Dyer, Printer	2	-
Ribbon Manufacture	2	-
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	-	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	10	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	4	3
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	4	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	5	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	11	35
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	3	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	2
Net Maker	1	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	5	3
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	29	7
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	11	3
Manchester Warehouseman	6	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	313	232
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	23	38
Trimming Maker, Dealer	19	47
Embroiderer	2	54
Others	2	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,102	3,116
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	42	14
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	5	41
Tailor	322	146
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	54	2,364
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	24	309
Hosiery Manufacture	4	8
Hosier, Haberdasher	52	91
Glover, Glove Maker	8	9
Button Maker, Dealer	4	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	459	89
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	90	14
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	31	19
Accoutrement Maker	5	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	10
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	352	247
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	4	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	5	-
Manure Manufacture	6	1
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	18	1
Comb Maker	3	-
Others	5	4
Furrier, Skinner	58	77
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	42	7
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	100	46
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	5	6
Brush, Broom, Maker	94	54
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	11	51
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	700	246
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	5	5
Oil and Colourman	83	9
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	4	-
Japanner	18	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	12	2
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	10	-
Others	8	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	14	8
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	15	-
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	71	8
Sawyer	46	1
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	8	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	53	2
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	44	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	21	9
Paper Manufacture	28	4
Envelope Maker	3	43
Stationer, Law Stationer	183	61
Card, Pattern Card Maker	10	6
Paper Stainer	19	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	17	76
Ticket, Label Writer	12	3
Others	15	6
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,544	110
Coal Miner	8	-
Tin Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	5	-
Coal Merchant	51	3
Coalheaver	273	2
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	6	-
Gas Works Service	131	2
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	26	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	1	-
Limeburner	4	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	3	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	7	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	58	-
Paviour	18	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	12	-
Railway Contractor	13	-
Platelayer	66	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	120	-
Others	4	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	18	5
Glass Manufacture	83	6
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	40	7
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	15	-
Others	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	465	19
Gold, Silver, Beater	23	1
Lapidary	12	13
Others	22	26
[Iron Manufacture]	137	-
[Steel Manufacture]	2	-
Blacksmith	245	1
Whitesmith	41	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	83	4
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	8	1
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	26	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	131	9
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	37	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	12	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	40	1
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	199	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	6	6
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	25	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	20	2
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	29	-
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	4	-
Others	3	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,629	780
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	175	142
Pawnbroker	63	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	79	7
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	53	21
Contractor (undefined)	11	-
General Labourer	1,614	12
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	162	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	298	71
Apprentice (undefined)	33	15
Factory Labourer (undefined)	118	50
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	23	461
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	57	3
Town Drainage Service	10	1
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	29	1
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	12	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	6	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	1,644	2,574
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	1,644	2,574
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	697	20,453
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	32	38
[Blank field, or illegible]	665	20,415

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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