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 Berkshire RegC Bradfield RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 57 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 17 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Police 15 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 6 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 320 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 13 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 96 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 201 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 6 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 103 Show data context 114 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 26 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 2 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 8 Show data context -
  Law Student 2 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 2 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 6 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service - 13 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 32 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 3 Show data context 26 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 323 Show data context 1,130 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 111 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 92 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 103 Show data context 907 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 12 Show data context 14 Show data context
  College, Club Service 5 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 32 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 174 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 42 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 5 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 7 Show data context -
  Accountant 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 4 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 219 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 5 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 19 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 140 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 2 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 3 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service - 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 11 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,805 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 135 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 47 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 41 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,269 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Shepherd 83 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 16 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 4 Show data context -
  Woodman 35 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 169 Show data context 2 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 129 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 1 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Drover 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 43 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 4 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian - 1 Show data context
  Printer 1 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 16 Show data context -
  Engine, Machine Maker 5 Show data context -
  Millwright 1 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 7 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 390 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Builder 18 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 148 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 133 Show data context -
  Mason 6 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 4 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 12 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 51 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 36 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 2 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 14 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 20 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 19 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 19 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 3 Show data context -
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 2 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 244 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 43 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 4 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Maltster 4 Show data context -
  Brewer 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 7 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 21 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 2 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 9 Show data context -
  Baker 85 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 34 Show data context 8 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 13 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 9 Show data context 6 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 79 Show data context 119 Show data context
  Tailor 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 97 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 4 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 57 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 1 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 8 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 8 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 73 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Thatcher 10 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Sawyer 32 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 5 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 230 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 10 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 6 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 3 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 51 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 26 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 25 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 6 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 83 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 598 Show data context 31 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 17 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 8 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 494 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 16 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 43 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 130 Show data context 639 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 130 Show data context 639 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 44 Show data context 2,384 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context -
  [Blank field, or illegible] 40 Show data context 2,384 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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