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 Surrey RegC	Croydon RegD/PLU	Croydon Mitcham

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	649	35
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	278	12
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	94	3
Prison Service, &c.	1	-
Police	190	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	56	18
Other Local or County Official	17	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	12	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	176	13
Army Officer (effective/retired)	92	5
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	14	2
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	12	-
Army Pensioner	23	3
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	21	-
Seaman, R.N.	3	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	10	3
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,515	1,379
Clergymen (Established Church)	85	1
Roman Catholic Priest	7	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	35	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	15	7
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	42
Theological Student	4	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	15	9
Barrister, Solicitor	186	-
Law Student	17	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	137	2
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	92	-
Dentist	29	-
Medical Student, Assistant	58	1
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	10	257
Schoolmaster	197	492
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	56	398
School Service, and others connected with teaching	12	19
Author, Editor, Journalist	39	5
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	8	1
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	13	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	6	-
Civil Engineer	90	-
Mining Engineer	2	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	47	-
Painter (artist)	61	19
Engraver (artist)	11	1
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	91	2
Musician, Music Master	82	79
Art Student	20	22
Photographer	48	13
Actor	7	6
Art, Music, Theatre Service	4	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	10	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	18	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	1,025	12,238
Domestic Coachman, Groom	209	1
Domestic Gardener	233	2
Domestic Indoor Servant	338	10,188
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	11	7
Inn, Hotel Servant	180	128
College, Club Service	6	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	4	7
Cook (not domestic)	3	49
Charwoman	2	275
Washing and Bathing Service	23	1,527
Hospital and Institution Service	12	54
Others engaged in Service	4	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,281	67
Merchant	255	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	386	3
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	74	2
Accountant	139	3
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	8	7
Commercial Traveller	265	8
Commercial Clerk	1,648	40
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	11	-
Banker	9	-
Bank Service	297	1
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	185	2
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	2,110	31
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	27	-
Railway Guard	20	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	18	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	450	8
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	52	3
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	406	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	631	2
Tramway Companies' Service	13	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	4	1
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	9	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	21	3
Seaman (Merchant Service)	56	-
Ship Steward, Cook	4	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	15	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	100	2
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	265	3
Telegraph, Telephone Service	19	5
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	2,417	100
Farmer, Grazier	76	5
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	9	-
Farm Bailiff	47	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	964	75
Shepherd	21	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	6	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	11	-
Woodman	12	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	74	2
Gardener (not domestic)	1,196	18
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	311	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	11	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	203	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	33	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	12	-
Drover	9	-
Gamekeeper	24	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	5	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	13	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	353	24
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	57	8
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	7	-
Bookbinder	20	9
Printer	229	3
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	26	4
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	13	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	376	19
Engine, Machine Maker	55	3
Millwright	32	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	53	-
Boiler Maker	7	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	1	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	5	1
Saw Maker	2	-
Domestic Implement Maker	7	5
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	111	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	29	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	21	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	8	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	6	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	2	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	24	1
Type Cutter, Founder	6	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	8
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	4,956	60
Builder	278	3
Carpenter, Joiner	1,425	4
Bricklayer	1,158	2
Mason	163	-
Slater, Tiler	31	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	319	3
Paperhanger	38	-
Plumber	342	-
Painter, Glazier	833	2
Cabinet Maker	157	32
French Polisher	24	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	27	4
Locksmith, Bellhanger	5	-
Gas Fitter	87	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	22	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	8	1
Carver, Gilder	24	3
Dealer in Works of Art	5	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	7	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	4
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	313	4
Coachmaker	132	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	105	2
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	67	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	18	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	11	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	210	32
Dye, Paint Manufacture	15	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	43	28
Chemist, Druggist	108	1
Manufacturing Chemist	39	2
Drysalter	3	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	63	16
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	59	16
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	4	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	2,419	273
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	176	31
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	16	69
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	28	14
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	18	-
Maltster	4	-
Brewer	82	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	68	10
Cellarman	33	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	104	7
Milkseller, Dairyman	158	13
Cheesemonger, Butterman	22	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	341	10
Provision Curer, Dealer	48	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	15	2
Fishmonger	88	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	82	1
Corn Miller	11	-
Baker	362	21
Confectioner, Pastrycook	43	24
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	179	21
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	9	-
Sugar Refiner	8	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	492	44
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	32	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	450	284
Woolstapler	4	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	5	-
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	3	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	-
Flannel Manufacture	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	23	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	12	1
Silk Dyer, Printer	15	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	17	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	1
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	2	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	6	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	5	12
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	3	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Mat Maker, Seller	9	-
Net Maker	1	-
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	3	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	1	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	26	6
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	9	2
Felt Manufacture	4	3
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	6	-
Manchester Warehouseman	10	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	262	219
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	31
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	-
Embroiderer	-	7
Others	3	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	953	1,739
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	30	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	263	47
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	18	1,452
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	5	171
Hosiery Manufacture	3	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	20	6
Glover, Glove Maker	6	2
Button Maker, Dealer	2	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	526	37
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	63	6
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	11	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	6	11
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	185	5
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	5	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	11	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	27	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	19	-
Currier	94	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	11	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	13	1
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	1
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	471	73
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Oil and Colourman	61	7
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	64	-
Japanner	7	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	27	2
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	16	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	20	5
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	46	1
Sawyer	59	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	21	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	13	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	15	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	9	-
Others	8	1
Paper Manufacture	11	13
Stationer, Law Stationer	72	40
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	3	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	6	4
Others	4	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,287	31
Coal Miner	4	-
Ironstone Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	-
Mine Service	6	-
Coal Merchant	49	1
Coalheaver	42	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	-	1
Gas Works Service	74	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	9	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	2	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	11	1
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	174	1
Paviour	4	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	8	-
Road Labourer	11	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	89	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	164	-
Others	2	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	10	2
Glass Manufacture	6	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	26	17
Waterworks Service	13	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	40	2
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	42	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	231	2
Whitesmith	54	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	111	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	1	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	33	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	11	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	7	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	27	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	3	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,662	285
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	213	114
Pawnbroker	27	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	103	74
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	48	2
Contractor (undefined)	20	1
General Labourer	2,817	16
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	107	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	212	53
Apprentice (undefined)	40	6
Factory Labourer (undefined)	62	5
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	13	12
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	71	-
Town Drainage Service	17	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	39	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	14	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	957	3,041
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	957	3,041
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	926	19,564
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	23	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	903	19,559

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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