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 England and Wales Dep South Eastern RegDiv
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 11,144 Show data context 869 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 80 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 2,787 Show data context 379 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 2,119 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 801 Show data context 117 Show data context
  Police 3,184 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 1,227 Show data context 344 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 881 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 50,882 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 3,765 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 25,337 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2,548 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 1,479 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1,308 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 7,184 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 5,568 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 3,693 Show data context 8 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 25,045 Show data context 24,163 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 3,143 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 204 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 890 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 297 Show data context 142 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 542 Show data context
  Theological Student 228 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 428 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 2,390 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 179 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 1,832 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 1,834 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dentist 355 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 518 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 248 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 151 Show data context 4,632 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 4,414 Show data context 11,412 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1,069 Show data context 4,812 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 120 Show data context 201 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 316 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 220 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 82 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 84 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 788 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 769 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 643 Show data context 217 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 119 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sculptor 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 834 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 1,540 Show data context 1,253 Show data context
  Art Student 143 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Photographer 801 Show data context 201 Show data context
  Actor 116 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 54 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 106 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 310 Show data context 6 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 41,312 Show data context 204,417 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 11,835 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 13,986 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 9,723 Show data context 163,948 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 178 Show data context 140 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 3,645 Show data context 2,859 Show data context
  College, Club Service 257 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 80 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 270 Show data context 360 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 7,734 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 465 Show data context 27,621 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 735 Show data context 1,600 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 138 Show data context 33 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 20,211 Show data context 750 Show data context
  Merchant 1,076 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 2,357 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 1,106 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Accountant 863 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 79 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 1,714 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 10,022 Show data context 607 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 34 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 173 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bank Service 1,565 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 60 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 1,162 Show data context 13 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 54,057 Show data context 524 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1,240 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 569 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 260 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 7,258 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 71 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1,081 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 3,739 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 7,852 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 133 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 337 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 101 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2,758 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 176 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 13,387 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 532 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 774 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 683 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1,402 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 600 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 85 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 10,486 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 533 Show data context 163 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 170,736 Show data context 4,641 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 13,223 Show data context 845 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4,015 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 3,624 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 124,824 Show data context 3,485 Show data context
  Shepherd 4,668 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 807 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 127 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 141 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Woodman 1,556 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1,437 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 16,247 Show data context 213 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 12,561 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 185 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 4,867 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 698 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 436 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Drover 209 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 2,155 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 139 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 79 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 3,748 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 5,297 Show data context 473 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 869 Show data context 227 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 92 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Bookbinder 288 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Printer 3,546 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 328 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 113 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 11,046 Show data context 326 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 2,067 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Millwright 566 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 3,500 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 1,476 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 159 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 53 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 173 Show data context 11 Show data context
  File Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Needle Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 14 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 1,757 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 112 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 144 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 28 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 153 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 330 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 77 Show data context 168 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 227 Show data context 6 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 82,953 Show data context 977 Show data context
  Builder 4,493 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 27,101 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Bricklayer 22,081 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Mason 3,430 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 231 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 3,377 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Paperhanger 501 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 3,911 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 11,330 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 3,269 Show data context 678 Show data context
  French Polisher 451 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 531 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 133 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 1,192 Show data context 4 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 174 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 107 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 84 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 350 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 61 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 101 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 14 Show data context 33 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 7,972 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Coachmaker 2,698 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 227 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Wheelwright 3,107 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 68 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 1,865 Show data context 42 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 7,060 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1,335 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 4,759 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 110 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 355 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sail Maker 501 Show data context 6 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 2,253 Show data context 153 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 35 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 274 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 57 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 1,678 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 178 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 706 Show data context 231 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 584 Show data context 218 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 122 Show data context 13 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 59,634 Show data context 12,974 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 6,790 Show data context 1,166 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1,073 Show data context 5,872 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 488 Show data context 230 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 76 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 605 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brewer 3,112 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 1,746 Show data context 482 Show data context
  Cellarman 552 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 910 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2,962 Show data context 415 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 107 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 7,409 Show data context 243 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 327 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 379 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Fishmonger 1,555 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 1,257 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Corn Miller 2,714 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Baker 11,176 Show data context 972 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 1,086 Show data context 761 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 2,379 Show data context 700 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 25 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 138 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 12,285 Show data context 1,673 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 481 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 7,317 Show data context 4,044 Show data context
  Woolstapler 115 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 34 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 6 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 85 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 49 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 183 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 111 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 55 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 89 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 39 Show data context 146 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 34 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 489 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 43 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Net Maker 13 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 51 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 40 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 34 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 297 Show data context 146 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 5 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 5,280 Show data context 2,734 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 79 Show data context 550 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Embroiderer 2 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 22,121 Show data context 43,324 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 228 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 11 Show data context 157 Show data context
  Tailor 8,146 Show data context 2,738 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 267 Show data context 31,982 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 52 Show data context 7,209 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 64 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 271 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 53 Show data context 107 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 11,631 Show data context 716 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 1,138 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 199 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 5 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 36 Show data context 115 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 2,472 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 204 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 56 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Comb Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 134 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 837 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Currier 620 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 85 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 59 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 366 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 17 Show data context 36 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 12,382 Show data context 2,962 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 315 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 380 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 137 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Japanner 22 Show data context 6 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 49 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 34 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 820 Show data context 160 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 143 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Thatcher 529 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 1,494 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Sawyer 2,922 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 516 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 387 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 1,807 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 83 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Others 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 1,762 Show data context 2,098 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 726 Show data context 441 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 21 Show data context 117 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 125 Show data context 2 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 43,989 Show data context 672 Show data context
  Coal Miner 175 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mine Service 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 1,435 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Coalheaver 1,145 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 140 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 1,533 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 498 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 71 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 8,244 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 102 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 912 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 1,824 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 4,798 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 29 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 376 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Paviour 97 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 391 Show data context 197 Show data context
  Road Labourer 233 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 225 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 561 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 2,062 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 63 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 243 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 645 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Blacksmith 10,120 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1,264 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 21 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 1,715 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 2,552 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 364 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1,082 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 96 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 449 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 5 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 76 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 75,752 Show data context 3,730 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 3,314 Show data context 1,691 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 375 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 2,855 Show data context 1,362 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 376 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 271 Show data context 4 Show data context
  General Labourer 63,487 Show data context 195 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 3,043 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 976 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 295 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 575 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 185 Show data context 204 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 1,200 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 112 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 836 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 137 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 115 Show data context 36 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 480,314 Show data context 972,355 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 318,853 Show data context 810,743 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 161,461 Show data context 161,612 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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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.)