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 Greenwich RegD/PLU	Deptford St Paul ParPart/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	428	33
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	191	29
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	78	3
Prison Service, &c.	2	-
Police	119	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	29	-
Other Local or County Official	6	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	3	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	114	5
Army Officer (effective/retired)	9	3
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	19	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	16	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	31	-
Seaman, R.N.	9	-
Navy Pensioner	26	2
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	711	746
Clergymen (Established Church)	18	-
Roman Catholic Priest	4	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	14	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	18	5
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Theological Student	5	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	6
Barrister, Solicitor	32	2
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	99	1
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	43	-
Dentist	14	-
Medical Student, Assistant	42	1
Midwife	-	7
Subordinate Medical Service	5	172
Schoolmaster	105	367
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	18	78
School Service, and others connected with teaching	13	7
Author, Editor, Journalist	26	2
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	11	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	13	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	4	1
Civil Engineer	30	-
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	21	-
Painter (artist)	15	7
Engraver (artist)	10	-
Architect	36	-
Musician, Music Master	53	71
Art Student	7	6
Photographer	20	3
Actor	10	7
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	8	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	337	4,498
Domestic Coachman, Groom	27	-
Domestic Gardener	19	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	77	3,523
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	7	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	156	91
College, Club Service	4	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	4	3
Cook (not domestic)	20	5
Charwoman	-	216
Washing and Bathing Service	13	611
Hospital and Institution Service	6	45
Others engaged in Service	4	3
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	2,145	61
Merchant	57	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	148	3
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	35	3
Accountant	67	3
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	20	5
Commercial Traveller	254	7
Commercial Clerk	1,342	32
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	5	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	126	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	1
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	87	5
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	2,745	42
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	195	1
Railway Guard	129	2
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	15	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	617	15
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	5	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	89	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	454	6
Tramway Companies' Service	31	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	189	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	2	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	255	-
Pilot	2	-
Ship Steward, Cook	22	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	269	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	165	6
Meter, Weigher	6	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	271	3
Telegraph, Telephone Service	26	5
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	261	64
Farmer, Grazier	8	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	76	6
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	2	-
Woodman	38	40
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	11	1
Gardener (not domestic)	121	16
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	164	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	5	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	66	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	24	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	5	-
Drover	46	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
Fisherman	5	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	9	2
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	484	55
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	45	4
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	5	-
Bookbinder	66	33
Printer	295	9
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	18	5
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	44	3
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	9	1
[Others]	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,123	18
Engine, Machine Maker	301	3
Millwright	19	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	387	4
Boiler Maker	268	3
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	7	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	6	-
Saw Maker	4	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	44	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	10	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	36	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	7	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	4	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	5	-
Ordnance Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	13	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	3	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	6
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	2,430	39
Builder	118	1
Carpenter, Joiner	724	4
Bricklayer	509	2
Mason	106	1
Slater, Tiler	13	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	116	2
Paperhanger	28	-
Plumber	155	1
Painter, Glazier	386	1
Cabinet Maker	88	9
French Polisher	13	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	20	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	7	-
Gas Fitter	80	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	29	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	14	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	14	2
Dealer in Works of Art	5	1
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	2	13
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	164	8
Coachmaker	51	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	13	-
Wheelwright	63	3
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	35	4
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	325	3
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	118	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	164	1
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	10	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	7	1
Sail Maker	26	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	131	5
Dye, Paint Manufacture	16	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	5	-
Chemist, Druggist	54	1
Manufacturing Chemist	51	4
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
Drysalter	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	45	10
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	38	9
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	7	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,558	166
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	114	18
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	5	33
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	21	9
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Maltster	2	-
Brewer	27	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	44	6
Cellarman	26	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	41	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	102	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	54	5
Butcher, Meat Salesman	330	4
Provision Curer, Dealer	35	5
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	1
Fishmonger	67	5
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	41	2
Corn Miller	24	-
Baker	253	33
Confectioner, Pastrycook	29	10
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	114	11
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	5	1
Sugar Refiner	5	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	194	20
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	19	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	290	157
Woolstapler	5	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	4	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	2
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	8	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	3	12
Silk Merchant, Dealer	5	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	2
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	3	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	6	3
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	14	1
Mat Maker, Seller	2	-
Net Maker	1	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	1	4
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	20	3
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	4	1
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	6
Manchester Warehouseman	6	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	180	102
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	10
Trimming Maker, Dealer	5	7
Embroiderer	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	582	1,375
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	37	6
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	3
Tailor	164	62
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	17	987
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	18	265
Hosiery Manufacture	3	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	22	12
Glover, Glove Maker	7	1
Button Maker, Dealer	1	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	249	29
Patten, Clog Maker	1	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	44	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	15	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	4	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	154	25
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	8	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	17	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Manure Manufacture	6	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Others	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	26	2
Tanner, Fellmonger	9	-
Currier	56	4
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	14	1
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	-	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	11	7
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	9
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	634	97
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	12	1
Oil and Colourman	53	6
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	11	-
Japanner	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	10	1
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	5	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	47	5
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	4	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	165	38
Sawyer	87	1
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	17	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	21	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	97	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Paper Manufacture	13	1
Envelope Maker	1	14
Stationer, Law Stationer	70	20
Card, Pattern Card Maker	-	2
Paper Stainer	1	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	8	5
Ticket, Label Writer	1	-
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,604	49
Coal Miner	5	-
Ironstone Miner	2	-
Tin Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	4	-
Coal Merchant	17	1
Coalheaver	90	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Gas Works Service	43	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	7	-
Limeburner	2	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	5	1
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	9	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	71	1
Paviour	27	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	17	1
Railway Contractor	14	-
Platelayer	66	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	82	-
Others	3	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	31	4
Glass Manufacture	19	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	21	5
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	14	-
Others	-	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	35	2
Gold, Silver, Beater	1	-
Others	6	14
[Iron Manufacture]	332	2
Blacksmith	280	1
Whitesmith	25	-
Nail Manufacture	4	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	60	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	-	1
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	77	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	51	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	21	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	4	1
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	120	2
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	5	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	13	5
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	1
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
Others	-	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,199	424
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	162	54
Pawnbroker	47	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	137	101
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	46	5
Contractor (undefined)	10	-
General Labourer	2,276	19
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	175	2
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	213	33
Apprentice (undefined)	36	4
Factory Labourer (undefined)	78	16
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	19	190
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	39	2
Town Drainage Service	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	21	1
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	4	1
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	8	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	473	2,292
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	473	2,292
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	464	12,769
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	24	9
[Blank field, or illegible]	440	12,760

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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