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 Pembrokeshire RegC Haverfordwest RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 104 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 32 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 26 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 9 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 330 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 17 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 210 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 31 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 20 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 36 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 12 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 275 Show data context 131 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 42 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 4 Show data context -
  Theological Student 25 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 16 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 39 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 11 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 4 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service - 35 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 63 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 25 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 6 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 2 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Photographer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 4 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 269 Show data context 2,318 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 76 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 45 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 137 Show data context 2,014 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 9 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Charwoman - 100 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 177 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 136 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Merchant 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 5 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 9 Show data context -
  Accountant 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 58 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 17 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 5 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 752 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 4 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 5 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 23 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 5 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 24 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 6 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 3 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 579 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pilot 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 54 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 18 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 3 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 2,803 Show data context 473 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 885 Show data context 128 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 440 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 16 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,443 Show data context 343 Show data context
  Shepherd 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 138 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 13 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
  Fisherman 66 Show data context 26 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 29 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Printer 22 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 43 Show data context -
  Millwright 3 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 8 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 7 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 20 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 718 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Builder 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 329 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 3 Show data context -
  Mason 250 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 16 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 12 Show data context -
  Plumber 13 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 19 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 51 Show data context -
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 53 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 16 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 9 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 28 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 182 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 25 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 137 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 3 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 15 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 330 Show data context 224 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 52 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 22 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Maltster 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brewer - 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 3 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 86 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 25 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 4 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 87 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 158 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 55 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 92 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 341 Show data context 688 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 10 Show data context
  Tailor 169 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 611 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 48 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 6 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 130 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 40 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 2 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 8 Show data context -
  Currier 10 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 70 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Thatcher 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sawyer 14 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 33 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 425 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Coal Miner 115 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 2 Show data context -
  Tin Miner 4 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 5 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 5 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 6 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Slate Quarrier 9 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Limeburner 3 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 11 Show data context -
  Platelayer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 25 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 4 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 147 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Whitesmith 3 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 29 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 16 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,015 Show data context 59 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 17 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 23 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 141 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 744 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 52 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 23 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 8 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 253 Show data context 3,135 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 253 Show data context 3,135 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 107 Show data context 2,478 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 99 Show data context 2,475 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:

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.)