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 West Riding RegC	Sheffield RegD/PLU	Attercliffe Brightside Handsworth North Sheffield Sheffield Park South Sheffield South Sheffield

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	399	19
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	56	7
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	55	1
Police	224	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	43	11
Other Local or County Official	21	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	61	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	3	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	24	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	22	1
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	4	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	871	680
Clergymen (Established Church)	25	-
Roman Catholic Priest	16	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	30	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	16	2
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	20	7
Barrister, Solicitor	12	-
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	71	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	58	1
Dentist	26	-
Medical Student, Assistant	32	-
Midwife	-	17
Subordinate Medical Service	21	103
Schoolmaster	181	383
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	26
School Service, and others connected with teaching	16	8
Author, Editor, Journalist	11	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	9	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	11	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	1
Civil Engineer	23	-
Mining Engineer	7	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	12	-
Painter (artist)	15	3
Engraver (artist)	20	10
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	18	-
Musician, Music Master	129	96
Art Student	2	2
Photographer	13	1
Actor	23	10
Art, Music, Theatre Service	11	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	13	8
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	18	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	484	5,993
Domestic Coachman, Groom	101	-
Domestic Gardener	70	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	76	4,799
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	5	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	201	144
College, Club Service	3	6
Office Keeper (not Government)	11	39
Cook (not domestic)	2	3
Charwoman	2	781
Washing and Bathing Service	5	197
Hospital and Institution Service	5	23
Others engaged in Service	3	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,444	52
Merchant	19	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	68	5
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	43	-
Accountant	31	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	14	16
Commercial Traveller	192	1
Commercial Clerk	963	29
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Bank Service	29	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	3	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	80	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,707	429
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	272	-
Railway Guard	115	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	78	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	741	5
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	2	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	24	3
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	161	2
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	1,514	6
Tramway Companies' Service	42	-
Inland Navigation Service	10	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	41	15
Seaman (Merchant Service)	21	-
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	8	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	123	378
Meter, Weigher	15	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	527	17
Telegraph, Telephone Service	12	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	592	27
Farmer, Grazier	79	4
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	16	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	279	15
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Woodman	9	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	55	7
Gardener (not domestic)	148	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	205	6
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	13	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	148	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	12	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	14	-
Drover	5	-
Gamekeeper	4	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	3
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	7	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	328	85
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	22	9
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	1
Bookbinder	23	39
Printer	208	24
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	35	12
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	38	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	12,047	1,542
Engine, Machine Maker	415	2
Millwright	62	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	789	2
Boiler Maker	228	1
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	33	6
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	173	6
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	992	53
Cutler, Scissors Maker	6,061	762
File Maker	2,218	555
Saw Maker	587	59
Needle Maker	2	16
Steel Pen Maker	-	1
Domestic Implement Maker	84	19
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	77	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	47	23
Electrical Apparatus Maker	23	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	47	3
Surgical Instrument Maker	41	9
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	15	2
Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	31	-
Type Cutter, Founder	31	9
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	57	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	10
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	3	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	23	3
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	4,332	300
Builder	103	1
Carpenter, Joiner	889	10
Bricklayer	1,013	3
Mason	693	1
Slater, Tiler	162	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	178	2
Paperhanger	29	19
Plumber	209	2
Painter, Glazier	451	4
Cabinet Maker	328	147
French Polisher	44	92
Furniture Broker, Dealer	27	8
Locksmith, Bellhanger	9	1
Gas Fitter	85	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	23	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	2	-
Wood Carver	30	2
Carver, Gilder	43	3
Dealer in Works of Art	4	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	5	1
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	4
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	856	8
Coachmaker	99	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	559	1
Wheelwright	111	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Others	9	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	72	5
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	10	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	5	-
Sail Maker	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	153	17
Dye, Paint Manufacture	2	-
Chemist, Druggist	121	3
Manufacturing Chemist	25	12
Alkali Manufacture	2	-
Drysalter	3	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	61	185
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	50	178
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	11	7
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	2,747	687
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	433	71
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	6	70
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	33	9
Maltster	25	1
Brewer	146	3
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	82	25
Cellarman	42	7
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	20	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	102	13
Cheesemonger, Butterman	3	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	601	27
Provision Curer, Dealer	120	95
Poulterer, Game Dealer	18	3
Fishmonger	108	8
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	15	-
Corn Miller	43	-
Baker	99	20
Confectioner, Pastrycook	93	116
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	147	44
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	20
Sugar Refiner	4	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	580	147
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	24	4
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	409	231
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	16	3
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	4
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	4	3
Others	-	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	6
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	5	15
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	12
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	4	12
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	19	-
Mat Maker, Seller	5	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	2
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	2	9
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	13	10
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	6	6
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	10	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	311	138
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	4
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	2
Others	6	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,462	2,508
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	22	3
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	9
Tailor	513	178
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	20	1,868
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	3	142
Hosiery Manufacture	2	4
Hosier, Haberdasher	18	46
Button Maker, Dealer	23	58
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	631	58
Patten, Clog Maker	70	4
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	114	6
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	38	117
Accoutrement Maker	1	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	7	15
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	436	252
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	9	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	-
Manure Manufacture	3	1
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	85	15
Comb Maker	62	62
Others	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	10	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	38	-
Currier	67	3
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	49	46
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	48	103
Brush, Broom, Maker	60	20
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	610	143
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	7	1
Oil and Colourman	2	1
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Japanner	5	24
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	2
Others	1	3
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	28	4
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	28	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	80	1
Sawyer	134	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	4	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	135	11
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	122	2
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	7	1
Paper Manufacture	9	9
Stationer, Law Stationer	24	29
Card, Pattern Card Maker	-	7
Paper Stainer	-	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	2	42
Ticket, Label Writer	3	4
Others	16	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	15,770	1,485
Coal Miner	2,796	11
Ironstone Miner	8	1
Lead Miner	5	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	13	-
Mine Service	29	-
Coal Merchant	123	5
Coalheaver	40	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	87	15
Gas Works Service	234	2
Stone Quarrier	106	2
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	27	-
Limeburner	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	1
Well Sinker, Borer	5	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	195	3
Paviour	48	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	8	-
Road Labourer	62	-
Railway Contractor	4	-
Platelayer	64	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	136	1
Others	12	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	122	4
Glass Manufacture	89	20
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	26	14
Salt Maker, Dealer	3	-
Waterworks Service	19	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	727	91
Others	154	659
[Iron Manufacture]	4,221	28
[Steel Manufacture]	3,006	11
Blacksmith	1,247	3
Whitesmith	64	2
Nail Manufacture	14	9
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	5	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	82	11
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	341	5
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	11	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	122	36
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	21	5
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	199	140
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	270	10
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	6	55
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	483	238
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	391	19
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	90	64
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	13	2
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	3	6
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	1	-
Others	29	12
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	5,708	848
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	100	197
Pawnbroker	170	4
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	269	183
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	103	4
Contractor (undefined)	16	-
General Labourer	3,081	16
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	974	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	492	72
Apprentice (undefined)	21	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	457	312
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	25	58
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	99	4
Town Drainage Service	8	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	47	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	38	3
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	6	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	435	2,253
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	435	2,253
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	697	32,265
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	52	32
[Blank field, or illegible]	645	32,233

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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