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 Warwickshire RegC	Aston PLU/RegD	Deritend Duddeston Erdington Sutton Coldfield

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	605	19
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	114	10
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	97	2
Police	329	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	58	5
Other Local or County Official	6	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	190	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	11	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	129	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	37	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	5	-
Navy Pensioner	5	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,307	1,279
Clergymen (Established Church)	44	-
Roman Catholic Priest	20	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	33	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	13	16
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	48
Theological Student	6	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	21	5
Barrister, Solicitor	42	1
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	177	2
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	59	-
Dentist	17	-
Medical Student, Assistant	30	-
Midwife	-	16
Subordinate Medical Service	9	165
Schoolmaster	309	701
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	37	146
School Service, and others connected with teaching	30	10
Author, Editor, Journalist	28	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	12	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	6	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	3	1
Civil Engineer	40	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	39	-
Painter (artist)	51	20
Engraver (artist)	49	3
Sculptor	5	-
Architect	41	-
Musician, Music Master	74	100
Art Student	8	4
Photographer	45	28
Actor	7	9
Art, Music, Theatre Service	13	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	9	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	24	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	534	7,550
Domestic Coachman, Groom	117	1
Domestic Gardener	67	2
Domestic Indoor Servant	160	5,932
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	14	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	139	216
College, Club Service	1	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	8	7
Cook (not domestic)	5	16
Charwoman	1	424
Washing and Bathing Service	13	933
Hospital and Institution Service	5	17
Others engaged in Service	4	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,339	178
Merchant	46	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	226	7
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	67	1
Accountant	91	2
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	13	7
Commercial Traveller	606	5
Commercial Clerk	2,061	153
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	1
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	82	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	140	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	4,347	666
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	426	1
Railway Guard	140	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	75	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	1,310	12
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	2	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	49	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	334	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	956	7
Tramway Companies' Service	5	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Inland Navigation Service	23	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	175	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	14	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	5	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	295	622
Meter, Weigher	2	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	489	18
Telegraph, Telephone Service	46	4
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,460	64
Farmer, Grazier	140	15
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	49	-
Farm Bailiff	23	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	827	35
Shepherd	13	-
Land Drainage Service (not in towns)	6	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	4	1
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	1
Woodman	5	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	9	3
Gardener (not domestic)	382	9
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	309	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	5	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	255	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	9	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	17	-
Drover	4	-
Gamekeeper	10	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	3	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Fisherman	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	744	144
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	50	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	6	4
Bookbinder	47	69
Printer	514	45
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	22	17
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	104	3
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	5,458	950
Engine, Machine Maker	347	8
Millwright	36	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	654	6
Boiler Maker	64	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	10	14
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	189	3
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	14	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	987	10
Cutler, Scissors Maker	30	6
File Maker	104	2
Saw Maker	20	1
Pin Maker	46	112
Needle Maker	-	5
Steel Pen Maker	51	530
Pencil Maker (Wood)	2	4
Domestic Implement Maker	101	100
[Others]	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	258	29
Philosophical Instrument Maker	103	15
Electrical Apparatus Maker	29	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	286	32
Surgical Instrument Maker	11	2
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1,855	48
Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler	32	2
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	49	2
Type Cutter, Founder	7	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	145	2
Toy Maker, Dealer	6	12
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	16	5
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	5	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	5,830	378
Builder	254	2
Carpenter, Joiner	1,577	9
Bricklayer	1,339	4
Mason	261	4
Slater, Tiler	63	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	186	2
Paperhanger	41	3
Plumber	184	1
Painter, Glazier	848	25
Cabinet Maker	427	73
French Polisher	39	148
Furniture Broker, Dealer	34	15
Locksmith, Bellhanger	93	7
Gas Fitter	219	6
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	86	16
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	61	42
Wood Carver	30	-
Carver, Gilder	78	18
Dealer in Works of Art	6	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	1,494	103
Coachmaker	384	8
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	447	4
Wheelwright	155	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	80	8
Others	69	7
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	359	75
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	46	2
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	39	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	282	302
Dye, Paint Manufacture	10	4
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	1
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	4	4
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	82	282
Chemist, Druggist	142	6
Manufacturing Chemist	31	5
Alkali Manufacture	2	-
Drysalter	10	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	78	131
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	61	119
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	17	12
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	3,544	712
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	318	60
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	4	49
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	37	34
Maltster	126	-
Brewer	236	3
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	163	54
Cellarman	35	4
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	34	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	150	24
Cheesemonger, Butterman	9	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	522	29
Provision Curer, Dealer	100	72
Poulterer, Game Dealer	10	3
Fishmonger	87	9
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	72	10
Corn Miller	48	-
Baker	579	35
Confectioner, Pastrycook	111	111
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	218	63
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	17	17
Sugar Refiner	10	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	621	126
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	36	5
Others Dealing in Food	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	492	371
Woolstapler	4	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	5	1
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	5	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	16
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Ribbon Manufacture	2	14
Silk Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	5	12
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	3	12
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	-	4
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	3	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	111	65
Mat Maker, Seller	1	2
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	6	7
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	5	2
Weaver (undefined)	-	10
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	12	9
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	6	7
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	4
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	296	123
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	9	63
Trimming Maker, Dealer	5	7
Embroiderer	-	10
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	2,138	4,720
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	28	12
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	6
Tailor	439	489
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	19	2,591
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	11	314
Hosiery Manufacture	1	10
Hosier, Haberdasher	45	24
Glover, Glove Maker	1	10
Button Maker, Dealer	511	609
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	840	225
Patten, Clog Maker	7	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	118	12
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	92	395
Accoutrement Maker	22	17
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	4	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	518	256
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	23	3
Soap Boiler, Maker	11	3
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	3	2
Manure Manufacture	11	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	130	17
Comb Maker	1	-
Others	2	1
Furrier, Skinner	7	3
Tanner, Fellmonger	12	-
Currier	72	25
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	61	50
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	8	11
Brush, Broom, Maker	176	137
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	4
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	1,021	815
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Oil and Colourman	9	2
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	4	-
Japanner	87	167
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	6	3
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	30	1
Others	20	3
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	44	8
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	13	3
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	95	7
Sawyer	189	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	12	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	164	15
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	110	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	4	1
Others	4	4
Paper Manufacture	101	130
Envelope Maker	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	72	66
Card, Pattern Card Maker	3	5
Paper Stainer	4	41
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	19	338
Ticket, Label Writer	7	5
Others	16	14
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	15,773	3,053
Coal Miner	12	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	-
Mine Service	9	1
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	22	1
Coal Merchant	295	14
Coalheaver	102	1
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	2	-
Gas Works Service	406	2
Stone Quarrier	2	1
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	29	-
Slate Quarrier	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	11	-
Limeburner	3	1
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	14	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	370	9
Paviour	48	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	3	-
Road Labourer	101	1
Railway Contractor	4	-
Platelayer	102	1
Railway Labourer, Navvy	216	1
Others	7	2
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	36	44
Glass Manufacture	532	45
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	35	6
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	16	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	1,862	274
Gold, Silver, Beater	26	1
Lapidary	30	26
Others	22	65
[Iron Manufacture]	1,471	167
[Steel Manufacture]	258	30
Blacksmith	931	8
Whitesmith	76	2
Nail Manufacture	476	149
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	13	54
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	159	21
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	388	32
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	21	1
[Coppersmith]	95	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	587	420
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	98	5
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	7
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	523	49
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	3,759	289
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	178	633
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	611	159
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	729	44
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	169	268
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	500	102
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	81	33
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	45	44
Others	275	40
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	5,412	1,453
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	155	296
Pawnbroker	70	83
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	110	72
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	119	13
Contractor (undefined)	11	-
General Labourer	3,209	31
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	425	3
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	807	304
Apprentice (undefined)	35	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	254	478
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	217	172
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	101	2
Town Drainage Service	38	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	51	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	9	1
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	851	4,728
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	851	4,728
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	833	31,466
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	110	56
[Blank field, or illegible]	723	31,410

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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