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 Lancashire RegC	Salford RegD/PLU	Broughton Greengate Pendleton Regent Road

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	636	42
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	95	19
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	89	3
Prison Service, &c.	17	1
Police	310	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	94	19
Other Local or County Official	29	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	792	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	20	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	676	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	7	-
Army Pensioner	83	-
Seaman, R.N.	4	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,262	1,052
Clergymen (Established Church)	45	-
Roman Catholic Priest	19	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	28	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	27	12
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	1
Theological Student	20	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	27	5
Barrister, Solicitor	65	1
Law Student	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	145	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	68	-
Dentist	38	1
Medical Student, Assistant	23	2
Midwife	-	31
Subordinate Medical Service	24	210
Schoolmaster	205	559
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	18	116
School Service, and others connected with teaching	16	10
Author, Editor, Journalist	29	3
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	15	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	9	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	4	-
Civil Engineer	61	-
Mining Engineer	10	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	34	-
Painter (artist)	34	14
Engraver (artist)	38	-
Sculptor	3	-
Architect	49	-
Musician, Music Master	98	66
Art Student	10	6
Photographer	28	6
Actor	10	4
Art, Music, Theatre Service	10	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	9	2
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	37	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	1,084	8,066
Domestic Coachman, Groom	289	-
Domestic Gardener	326	2
Domestic Indoor Servant	145	6,170
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	19	7
Inn, Hotel Servant	227	295
College, Club Service	16	8
Office Keeper (not Government)	6	80
Cook (not domestic)	23	12
Charwoman	7	763
Washing and Bathing Service	10	666
Hospital and Institution Service	8	52
Others engaged in Service	8	11
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,514	120
Merchant	148	3
Broker, Agent, Factor	321	17
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	77	1
Accountant	57	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	158	29
Commercial Traveller	371	6
Commercial Clerk	2,131	60
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	9	1
Banker	4	-
Bank Service	81	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	5	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	152	3
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	5,846	74
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	183	1
Railway Guard	91	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	80	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	1,026	7
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	3	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	18	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	181	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	1,782	2
Tramway Companies' Service	98	-
Inland Navigation Service	13	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	105	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	15	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	23	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	1,249	28
Meter, Weigher	6	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	932	12
Telegraph, Telephone Service	40	21
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	218	21
Farmer, Grazier	33	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	8	-
Farm Bailiff	8	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	123	18
Shepherd	2	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	-
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	13	1
Gardener (not domestic)	27	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	458	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	17	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	286	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	26	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	68	-
Drover	56	-
Gamekeeper	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	2
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	1,029	260
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	64	6
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	5	1
Bookbinder	117	159
Printer	693	71
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	27	12
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	115	10
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	-	1
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	8	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	2,163	70
Engine, Machine Maker	421	10
Millwright	125	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	690	2
Boiler Maker	105	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	407	44
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	5	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	56	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	11	-
File Maker	17	2
Saw Maker	11	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Steel Pen Maker	1	1
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	93	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	7	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	57	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	37	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	9	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	7	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	49	-
Type Cutter, Founder	8	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	20	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	15	6
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	6	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	5,248	206
Builder	111	-
Carpenter, Joiner	1,704	6
Bricklayer	639	1
Mason	454	1
Slater, Tiler	101	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	197	3
Paperhanger	60	1
Plumber	440	1
Painter, Glazier	846	5
Cabinet Maker	320	95
French Polisher	89	18
Furniture Broker, Dealer	47	17
Locksmith, Bellhanger	21	-
Gas Fitter	36	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	28	3
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	13	5
Wood Carver	12	-
Carver, Gilder	107	3
Dealer in Works of Art	10	3
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	42
[Others]	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	559	6
Coachmaker	281	3
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	10	-
Wheelwright	158	2
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	7	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	100	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	30	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	20	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	6	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
Sail Maker	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	282	23
Dye, Paint Manufacture	76	2
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	5	2
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	110	4
Manufacturing Chemist	65	2
Alkali Manufacture	4	10
Drysalter	22	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	62	40
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	59	40
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	3	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	3,098	697
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	166	27
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	5	87
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	24	14
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	169	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	220	52
Cellarman	50	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	34	5
Milkseller, Dairyman	129	26
Cheesemonger, Butterman	9	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	521	32
Provision Curer, Dealer	275	162
Poulterer, Game Dealer	42	4
Fishmonger	121	15
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	53	2
Corn Miller	68	3
Baker	363	27
Confectioner, Pastrycook	90	93
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	156	42
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	8	6
Sugar Refiner	13	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	540	94
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	39	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	6,236	11,439
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	39	15
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	14	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	29	134
Flannel Manufacture	2	-
Blanket Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	35	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	216	704
Silk Dyer, Printer	30	1
Ribbon Manufacture	1	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	13	2
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1,636	7,118
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1,585	285
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	180	9
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	216	880
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	12	15
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	264	388
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	7	27
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	9	43
[Others]	-	7
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	2	5
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	148	40
Mat Maker, Seller	-	2
Net Maker	1	3
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	2	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	5
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	1
Weaver (undefined)	21	328
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1,229	89
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	206	647
Felt Manufacture	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	19	26
Manchester Warehouseman	45	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	203	143
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	16	31
Trimming Maker, Dealer	29	363
Embroiderer	1	54
Others	20	70
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,528	3,288
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	69	96
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	9
Tailor	554	334
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	23	2,089
Shawl Manufacture	-	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	19	562
Hosiery Manufacture	5	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	21	7
Glover, Glove Maker	2	2
Button Maker, Dealer	3	2
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	546	74
Patten, Clog Maker	147	3
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	91	4
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	45	96
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	8
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	314	46
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	13	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	52	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Manure Manufacture	4	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Others	1	1
Furrier, Skinner	26	12
Tanner, Fellmonger	38	1
Currier	65	5
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	28	6
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	3	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	74	10
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	2	9
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	1,091	390
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	35	1
Oil and Colourman	5	1
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	21	-
Japanner	5	2
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	48	17
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	47	6
Others	4	2
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	20	8
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	8	2
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	80	3
Sawyer	156	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	9	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	82	10
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	79	3
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	10	1
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	204	99
Envelope Maker	-	13
Stationer, Law Stationer	91	61
Card, Pattern Card Maker	104	6
Paper Stainer	60	24
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	10	126
Ticket, Label Writer	7	5
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	7,177	112
Coal Miner	1,408	4
Ironstone Miner	4	-
Copper Miner	2	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	1
Mine Service	13	-
Coal Merchant	189	10
Coalheaver	132	3
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	1
Gas Works Service	278	-
Stone Quarrier	3	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	15	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	3	-
Well Sinker, Borer	14	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	5	1
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	310	4
Paviour	121	1
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	3	-
Road Labourer	57	-
Railway Contractor	4	-
Platelayer	42	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	220	-
Others	6	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	13	4
Glass Manufacture	158	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	31	11
Salt Maker, Dealer	4	-
Waterworks Service	23	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	59	4
Gold, Silver, Beater	24	-
Others	1	2
[Iron Manufacture]	2,526	15
[Steel Manufacture]	8	-
Blacksmith	552	1
Whitesmith	36	-
Nail Manufacture	21	12
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	17	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	89	9
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	16	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	153	1
[Coppersmith]	36	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	134	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	44	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	246	4
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	92	15
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	43	4
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	2	2
Others	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	5,852	1,154
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	161	299
Pawnbroker	128	15
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	238	120
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	90	5
Contractor (undefined)	19	-
General Labourer	3,257	6
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	537	4
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	824	60
Apprentice (undefined)	21	6
Factory Labourer (undefined)	520	242
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	57	397
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	104	1
Town Drainage Service	28	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	17	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	57	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	911	3,752
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	911	3,752
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	359	24,162
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	103	62
[Blank field, or illegible]	256	24,100

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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