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 Bucklow RegD/PLU Altrincham Ch/CP  
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 4 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 14 Show data context -
  Police 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 2 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 5 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 6 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 110 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 7 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 4 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 11 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 9 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 8 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 2 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 9 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 3 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 8 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 8 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 4 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 210 Show data context 983 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 47 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 136 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 17 Show data context 788 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 85 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 97 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 4 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 172 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Merchant 20 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 9 Show data context -
  Accountant 4 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 17 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 76 Show data context -
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 11 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 9 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 278 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 17 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 4 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 3 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 71 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 6 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 47 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 50 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 1 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 3 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 11 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 34 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 175 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 8 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 89 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 65 Show data context 3 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 32 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 23 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 6 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Printer 7 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 4 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 8 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 2 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 14 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 653 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Builder 8 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 147 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 130 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 5 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 4 Show data context -
  Plumber 64 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 113 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 70 Show data context 17 Show data context
  French Polisher 12 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 2 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 17 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 17 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 224 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 22 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brewer 3 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 49 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 5 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 78 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 82 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 5 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 4 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 37 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 146 Show data context 249 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Tailor 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 220 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 22 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 3 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 74 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 4 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 9 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 9 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 4 Show data context -
  Currier 2 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sawyer 7 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 214 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 4 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 14 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 38 Show data context -
  Paviour 6 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Platelayer 8 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 6 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 22 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 45 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 16 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 11 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker - 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 250 Show data context 38 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 18 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 1 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 6 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  General Labourer 185 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 4 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 23 Show data context -
  Apprentice (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 2 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 7 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 3 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 4 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 62 Show data context 540 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 62 Show data context 540 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 26 Show data context 1,420 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 24 Show data context 1,419 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:

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