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 Camberwell RegD/PLPar	Peckham SubD	Camberwell Vest/AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	477	27
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	207	20
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	91	-
Police	127	2
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	40	5
Other Local or County Official	9	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	58	8
Army Officer (effective/retired)	6	4
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	10	4
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	8	-
Army Pensioner	15	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	8	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Navy Pensioner	8	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	920	661
Clergymen (Established Church)	12	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	10	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	7	3
Nun, Sister of Charity	3	1
Theological Student	4	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	13	2
Barrister, Solicitor	26	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	267	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	35	1
Dentist	14	-
Medical Student, Assistant	21	1
Midwife	-	6
Subordinate Medical Service	8	140
Schoolmaster	109	324
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	20	36
School Service, and others connected with teaching	16	6
Author, Editor, Journalist	34	3
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	29	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	9	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	4	-
Civil Engineer	37	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	25	-
Painter (artist)	44	11
Engraver (artist)	21	-
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	22	-
Musician, Music Master	43	89
Art Student	3	6
Photographer	36	15
Actor	11	13
Art, Music, Theatre Service	4	3
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	4	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	20	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	436	3,667
Domestic Coachman, Groom	32	1
Domestic Gardener	11	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	80	2,434
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	7	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	215	101
College, Club Service	4	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	4	1
Cook (not domestic)	25	4
Charwoman	1	188
Washing and Bathing Service	45	920
Hospital and Institution Service	8	18
Others engaged in Service	4	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	2,552	62
Merchant	25	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	138	3
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	39	1
Accountant	80	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	11	1
Commercial Traveller	411	3
Commercial Clerk	1,601	46
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	6	-
Bank Service	121	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	8	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	112	7
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	1,882	36
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	28	1
Railway Guard	24	1
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	6	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	266	6
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	14	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	173	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	470	2
Tramway Companies' Service	74	-
Inland Navigation Service	3	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	19	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	3	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	73	2
Pilot	1	-
Ship Steward, Cook	13	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	57	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	192	5
Meter, Weigher	4	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	424	6
Telegraph, Telephone Service	38	11
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	190	11
Farmer, Grazier	15	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	40	3
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	7	2
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	16	1
Gardener (not domestic)	107	5
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	159	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	5	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	109	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	38	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	3	-
Fisherman	-	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	4	1
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	711	81
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	81	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	9	-
Bookbinder	96	63
Printer	444	11
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	21	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	52	1
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	2	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	6	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	453	21
Engine, Machine Maker	103	2
Millwright	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	111	2
Boiler Maker	22	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	2	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	7	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	6	-
Saw Maker	3	-
Steel Pen Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	51	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	17	4
Electrical Apparatus Maker	23	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	17	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	5	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	16	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	29	2
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	11	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	11	9
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	10	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	2,952	55
Builder	166	-
Carpenter, Joiner	765	5
Bricklayer	618	2
Mason	163	1
Slater, Tiler	19	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	160	1
Paperhanger	48	-
Plumber	144	1
Painter, Glazier	477	3
Cabinet Maker	133	23
French Polisher	28	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	26	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	13	-
Gas Fitter	101	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	24	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	16	1
Others	1	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	25	2
Dealer in Works of Art	4	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	10	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	8	13
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	145	12
Coachmaker	53	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	1	-
Wheelwright	43	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others	4	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	42	12
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	13	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	8	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	4	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	106	15
Dye, Paint Manufacture	8	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	5	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	11	4
Chemist, Druggist	62	3
Manufacturing Chemist	15	8
Drysalter	5	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	72	11
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	65	10
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	7	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,654	201
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	110	9
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	29
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	23	8
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	14	-
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	47	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	56	8
Cellarman	34	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	31	3
Milkseller, Dairyman	100	14
Cheesemonger, Butterman	58	5
Butcher, Meat Salesman	216	8
Provision Curer, Dealer	41	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	14	-
Fishmonger	106	2
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	46	3
Corn Miller	6	-
Baker	240	26
Confectioner, Pastrycook	59	37
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	143	18
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	7	2
Sugar Refiner	4	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	288	24
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	10	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	399	254
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	11	1
Others	-	2
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	8	9
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	13	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	3	2
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	2	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	6	15
[Others]	1	-
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	21	1
Mat Maker, Seller	3	1
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	2	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	7
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	-	2
Weaver (undefined)	2	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	75	19
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	1
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	18	2
Manchester Warehouseman	8	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	189	140
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	16	24
Trimming Maker, Dealer	8	11
Embroiderer	-	16
Others	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	731	1,471
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	71	14
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	2	2
Tailor	188	64
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	45	1,040
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	27	267
Hosiery Manufacture	5	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	38	40
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	271	31
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	63	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	15	2
Accoutrement Maker	1	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	3	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	291	48
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	9	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	11	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Manure Manufacture	2	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	36	11
Tanner, Fellmonger	9	-
Currier	127	3
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	40	2
Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	4	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	30	12
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	7	18
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	679	99
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	8	-
Oil and Colourman	77	2
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	18	-
Japanner	23	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	8	3
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Others	5	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	114	7
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	5	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	51	4
Sawyer	79	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	3	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	34	6
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	64	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	11	2
Others	2	-
Paper Manufacture	10	12
Envelope Maker	-	11
Stationer, Law Stationer	104	27
Card, Pattern Card Maker	6	2
Paper Stainer	2	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	41	17
Ticket, Label Writer	7	1
Others	5	4
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,065	28
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	31	2
Coalheaver	33	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	210	2
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	21	1
Limeburner	3	-
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	10	1
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	30	-
Paviour	31	-
Road Labourer	10	-
Railway Contractor	5	-
Platelayer	22	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	69	-
Others	5	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	43	3
Glass Manufacture	34	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	18	2
Salt Maker, Dealer	-	2
Waterworks Service	6	-
Others	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	53	5
Lapidary	4	-
Others	6	1
[Iron Manufacture]	49	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	111	1
Whitesmith	20	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	56	1
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	25	-
[Coppersmith]	6	-
[Tin Manufacture]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	65	3
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	7	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	30	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	22	2
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	2	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
Others	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	1,672	364
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	121	63
Pawnbroker	32	1
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	59	12
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	42	5
Contractor (undefined)	12	-
General Labourer	1,102	8
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	90	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	134	24
Apprentice (undefined)	21	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	55	10
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	4	239
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	33	2
Town Drainage Service	4	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	17	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	8	1
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	467	1,520
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	467	1,520
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	312	12,096
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	20	4
[Blank field, or illegible]	292	12,092

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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