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. 131 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 21 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 38 Show data context -
  Police 31 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 28 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 12 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 13 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 5 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 3 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 485 Show data context 436 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 19 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 26 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 3 Show data context -
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 6 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 43 Show data context -
  Law Student 5 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 43 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 41 Show data context -
  Dentist 12 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 5 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 67 Show data context 188 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 10 Show data context 103 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 27 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 4 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 9 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Architect 32 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 42 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Art Student 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 27 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Actor 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 292 Show data context 3,751 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 38 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 81 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 64 Show data context 3,125 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 79 Show data context 97 Show data context
  College, Club Service 3 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Charwoman - 221 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 8 Show data context 285 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 4 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 577 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Merchant 53 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 99 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 40 Show data context -
  Accountant 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 58 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 214 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Banker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 40 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 27 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 674 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 40 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 24 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 19 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 126 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 117 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 134 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 20 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 27 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 7 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 25 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 5 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 14 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 83 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 607 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 111 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 49 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 348 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 81 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 260 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 17 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 4 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 8 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fisherman 227 Show data context 39 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 99 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 16 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 3 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Printer 60 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 113 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 35 Show data context -
  Millwright 5 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 17 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 6 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 27 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,499 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Builder 49 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 423 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 242 Show data context -
  Mason 150 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 23 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 80 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 140 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 228 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 98 Show data context 29 Show data context
  French Polisher 12 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 8 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 3 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 7 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 69 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coachmaker 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 30 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 10 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 7 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 66 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 52 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 9 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 742 Show data context 778 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 45 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 28 Show data context 454 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 4 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 18 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 17 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Cellarman 9 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 30 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 106 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 36 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 20 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Fishmonger 38 Show data context 110 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 7 Show data context -
  Baker 84 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 28 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 27 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 192 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 14 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 271 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Woolstapler 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 66 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller - 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 5 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 99 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 342 Show data context 796 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Tailor 156 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 9 Show data context 694 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 126 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 20 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 7 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 80 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 12 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 3 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 1 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 8 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 1 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 459 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Coal Miner 6 Show data context -
  Mine Service 10 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 47 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 11 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 35 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 23 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 35 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 16 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 40 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 7 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 26 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 60 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 31 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 46 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 4 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 3 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 517 Show data context 174 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 30 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 8 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 37 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 336 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 34 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 24 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 12 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 13 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 17 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 8 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 293 Show data context 2,271 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 293 Show data context 2,271 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 62 Show data context 4,098 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 57 Show data context 4,095 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.)