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 Cheshire RegC Stockport RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 225 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 32 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 40 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Police 92 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 51 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 10 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 40 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 5 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 6 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 6 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 21 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 717 Show data context 537 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 35 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 5 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 39 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 8 Show data context -
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 27 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 42 Show data context -
  Law Student 9 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 81 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 5 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 18 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 162 Show data context 317 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 8 Show data context 35 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 4 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 21 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 12 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 4 Show data context -
  Sculptor 2 Show data context -
  Architect 25 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 50 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Art Student 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Photographer 14 Show data context -
  Actor 13 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 5 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 523 Show data context 5,585 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 125 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 207 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 76 Show data context 4,783 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 62 Show data context 68 Show data context
  College, Club Service 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman 2 Show data context 336 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 8 Show data context 344 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 23 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 3 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,513 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Merchant 61 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 146 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 42 Show data context -
  Accountant 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 35 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 216 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 813 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 57 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 85 Show data context 3 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 2,114 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 72 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 47 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 47 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 601 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 21 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 130 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 728 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 15 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 62 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 12 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 3 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 159 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher - 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 191 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 19 Show data context 4 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,507 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 312 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 128 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 807 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 24 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 217 Show data context 2 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 83 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 13 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 7 Show data context -
  Drover 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 242 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 16 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Printer 155 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 23 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,025 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 175 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Millwright 69 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 179 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 112 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 342 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 7 Show data context -
  File Maker 18 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 1 Show data context -
  Pin Maker - 1 Show data context
  Needle Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 37 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 11 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 3 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 3 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,354 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Builder 57 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 736 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 499 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 219 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 59 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 77 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 12 Show data context -
  Plumber 168 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 336 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 100 Show data context 13 Show data context
  French Polisher 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 19 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 7 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 6 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 164 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 24 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 90 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 13 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 9 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 3 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 137 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 73 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 44 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Drysalter 7 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 90 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 83 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 2,011 Show data context 489 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 207 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 3 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 11 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 99 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 92 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Cellarman 5 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 22 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 56 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 13 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 332 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 170 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 49 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 38 Show data context -
  Baker 171 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 64 Show data context 110 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 132 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 4 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 484 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 7,476 Show data context 13,077 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 29 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others - 4 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 149 Show data context 424 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 5,440 Show data context 11,448 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 638 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 148 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 17 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 140 Show data context 302 Show data context
  [Others] 6 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 99 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 16 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 381 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 105 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 155 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
  Others 56 Show data context 107 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 3,589 Show data context 3,188 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2,687 Show data context 1,879 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tailor 304 Show data context 182 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 17 Show data context 915 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 6 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 15 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 2 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 365 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 130 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 49 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker - 2 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 154 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 9 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 4 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 7 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 22 Show data context -
  Currier 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 43 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context 10 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 378 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 4 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 2 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 26 Show data context -
  Sawyer 45 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 12 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 64 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 16 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 44 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 38 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 16 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 8 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 4 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 2 Show data context -
  Others 9 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 2,937 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Coal Miner 657 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 5 Show data context -
  Mine Service 6 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 146 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Coalheaver 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 83 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 7 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 7 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 274 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 69 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 3 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 30 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 11 Show data context -
  Platelayer 162 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 179 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 19 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 11 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 8 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 571 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 9 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 274 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 6 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 66 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 93 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 65 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 49 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 15 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 2,473 Show data context 325 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 83 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 42 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 140 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 33 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,546 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 331 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 204 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 53 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 23 Show data context 29 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 39 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 6 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 16 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 13 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 4 Show data context 8 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 509 Show data context 3,940 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 509 Show data context 3,940 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 214 Show data context 10,388 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 50 Show data context 25 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 164 Show data context 10,363 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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