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 Gloucestershire RegC	Barton Regis RegD/PLU	Ashley Clifton Stapleton St George St Philip and St Jacob Westbury

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	611	59
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	208	21
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	106	8
Prison Service, &c.	1	1
Police	203	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	67	24
Other Local or County Official	22	1
East Indian and Colonial Service	3	3
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	807	6
Army Officer (effective/retired)	81	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	570	1
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	27	-
Army Pensioner	49	4
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	22	-
Seaman, R.N.	27	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	4	-
Navy Pensioner	27	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,617	1,626
Clergymen (Established Church)	132	-
Roman Catholic Priest	10	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	70	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	48	18
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	10
Theological Student	5	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	16	25
Barrister, Solicitor	138	-
Law Student	9	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	200	2
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	97	2
Dentist	41	-
Medical Student, Assistant	45	-
Midwife	-	12
Subordinate Medical Service	7	253
Schoolmaster	282	751
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	56	351
School Service, and others connected with teaching	9	13
Author, Editor, Journalist	28	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	13	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	16	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	3	1
Civil Engineer	46	-
Mining Engineer	10	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	24	-
Painter (artist)	51	30
Engraver (artist)	21	-
Sculptor	4	-
Architect	54	-
Musician, Music Master	86	120
Art Student	17	16
Photographer	40	17
Actor	8	3
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	5	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	23	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	1,316	13,023
Domestic Coachman, Groom	492	1
Domestic Gardener	384	3
Domestic Indoor Servant	296	10,176
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	7	3
Inn, Hotel Servant	93	120
College, Club Service	1	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	3	7
Cook (not domestic)	4	48
Charwoman	-	580
Washing and Bathing Service	11	2,037
Hospital and Institution Service	23	45
Others engaged in Service	2	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	2,840	53
Merchant	47	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	185	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	58	-
Accountant	278	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	9	6
Commercial Traveller	533	5
Commercial Clerk	1,422	39
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	8	-
Banker	13	-
Bank Service	126	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	7	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	154	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	2,994	42
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	120	-
Railway Guard	51	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	18	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	493	4
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	3	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	68	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	212	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	370	7
Tramway Companies' Service	53	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	42	1
Inland Navigation Service	4	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	120	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	11	1
Seaman (Merchant Service)	353	-
Pilot	2	-
Ship Steward, Cook	17	2
Boatman on Seas	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	180	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	202	2
Meter, Weigher	11	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	647	9
Telegraph, Telephone Service	16	11
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	1,477	88
Farmer, Grazier	138	9
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	54	-
Farm Bailiff	28	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	639	48
Shepherd	11	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	3	-
Agricultural Student	2	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	4	-
Woodman	5	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	46	-
Gardener (not domestic)	547	31
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	292	3
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	16	1
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	146	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	35	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	22	-
Drover	49	-
Gamekeeper	4	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	11	1
Fisherman	5	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	553	94
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	71	26
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	6	-
Bookbinder	50	43
Printer	307	11
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	37	10
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	81	4
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,141	20
Engine, Machine Maker	215	6
Millwright	13	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	484	4
Boiler Maker	173	1
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	-	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	11	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	8	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	14	1
File Maker	2	-
Saw Maker	3	-
Domestic Implement Maker	2	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	95	2
Philosophical Instrument Maker	9	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	5	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	37	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	12	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	51	1
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	2
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	5,265	97
Builder	187	1
Carpenter, Joiner	1,408	11
Bricklayer	122	-
Mason	1,435	5
Slater, Tiler	12	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	269	1
Paperhanger	23	-
Plumber	234	2
Painter, Glazier	872	4
Cabinet Maker	402	54
French Polisher	66	6
Furniture Broker, Dealer	32	5
Locksmith, Bellhanger	7	-
Gas Fitter	81	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	19	2
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	5	-
Others	1	-
Wood Carver	40	-
Carver, Gilder	41	-
Dealer in Works of Art	5	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	3	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	6
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	577	12
Coachmaker	192	3
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	44	-
Wheelwright	189	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Others	47	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	101	8
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	162	3
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	36	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	100	1
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	4	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	5	-
Sail Maker	17	2
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	356	31
Dye, Paint Manufacture	35	10
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	3	6
Chemist, Druggist	147	2
Manufacturing Chemist	152	6
Alkali Manufacture	8	1
Drysalter	10	6
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	86	192
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	78	156
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	8	36
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	3,343	892
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	210	55
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	52	223
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	29	25
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Maltster	69	-
Brewer	152	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	127	40
Cellarman	56	2
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	99	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	193	29
Cheesemonger, Butterman	5	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	420	28
Provision Curer, Dealer	111	9
Poulterer, Game Dealer	9	5
Fishmonger	41	11
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	90	3
Corn Miller	36	3
Baker	489	40
Confectioner, Pastrycook	130	77
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	128	81
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	13	-
Sugar Refiner	134	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	702	254
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	46	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	642	1,494
Woolstapler	3	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	15	7
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	4
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	16	1
Others	-	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	4	2
Silk Dyer, Printer	2	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	2	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	174	968
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	2
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	34	57
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	3	13
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	49	8
Mat Maker, Seller	3	-
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	3	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	7	5
Weaver (undefined)	5	52
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	11	13
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	32
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	9	-
Manchester Warehouseman	20	1
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	269	297
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	27
Trimming Maker, Dealer	1	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	3,127	5,963
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	178	179
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	8
Tailor	446	1,170
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	63	2,980
Shawl Manufacture	1	-
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	9	606
Hosiery Manufacture	2	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	25	11
Glover, Glove Maker	-	3
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	2,314	982
Patten, Clog Maker	6	2
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	73	8
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	8	13
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	592	57
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	25	6
Soap Boiler, Maker	129	2
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	7	5
Manure Manufacture	19	1
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	10	-
Comb Maker	21	1
Others	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	7	3
Tanner, Fellmonger	126	6
Currier	164	5
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	9	2
Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	3	4
Brush, Broom, Maker	66	15
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	7
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	822	368
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	69	2
Oil and Colourman	33	3
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	18	-
Japanner	12	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Others	7	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	49	9
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	24	-
Thatcher	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	78	34
Sawyer	130	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	23	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	47	6
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	172	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	20	-
Paper Manufacture	16	40
Envelope Maker	-	8
Stationer, Law Stationer	88	79
Paper Stainer	1	2
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	19	179
Ticket, Label Writer	8	3
Others	4	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	4,667	130
Coal Miner	863	3
Ironstone Miner	3	-
Copper Miner	1	-
Lead Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	-
Mine Service	14	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	456	5
Coal Merchant	91	6
Coalheaver	44	1
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	9	-
Gas Works Service	240	2
Stone Quarrier	148	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	115	2
Slate Worker, Dealer	4	1
Limeburner	16	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	12	1
Well Sinker, Borer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	219	1
Paviour	16	1
Road Labourer	21	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	40	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	89	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	149	53
Glass Manufacture	164	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	37	12
Salt Maker, Dealer	4	-
Waterworks Service	8	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	68	4
Gold, Silver, Beater	2	-
Others	6	1
[Iron Manufacture]	674	6
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	533	1
Whitesmith	5	-
Nail Manufacture	48	1
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	5	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	171	5
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	5	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
[Coppersmith]	24	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	91	12
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	78	1
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	6	1
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	123	1
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	7	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	32	5
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	5	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	3	-
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	4,996	652
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	191	274
Pawnbroker	53	8
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	233	218
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	32	4
Contractor (undefined)	10	-
General Labourer	3,851	25
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	365	3
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	106	35
Apprentice (undefined)	44	6
Factory Labourer (undefined)	87	23
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	24	56
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	79	7
Town Drainage Service	11	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	47	2
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	18	3
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	1,383	6,549
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	1,383	6,549
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	487	21,124
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	48	25
[Blank field, or illegible]	439	21,099

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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