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 Sheppey RegD/PLU Minster in Sheppey AP/CP  
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 180 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 109 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 11 Show data context -
  Police 52 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,181 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 58 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 469 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 9 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 98 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 434 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 71 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 40 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 116 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 7 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 3 Show data context -
  Law Student 3 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 3 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 9 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 2 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 3 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 25 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 14 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 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 42 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Actor 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 72 Show data context 558 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 3 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 3 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 49 Show data context 417 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 12 Show data context 21 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 33 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 85 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 34 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 4 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 4 Show data context -
  Accountant 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bank Service 4 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,372 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 3 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 3 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 44 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 6 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 15 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,115 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pilot 3 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 2 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 29 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 19 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 45 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 185 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 10 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 132 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shepherd 6 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 21 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 10 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 8 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian - 1 Show data context
  Printer 12 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 257 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 24 Show data context -
  Millwright 5 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 102 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 116 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 7 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 266 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Builder 6 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 118 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 37 Show data context -
  Mason 9 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 15 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 62 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 2 Show data context -
  French Polisher 2 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 3 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 2 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 11 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 808 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 196 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 526 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 3 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 58 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 25 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 250 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 36 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 5 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 15 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 42 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Fishmonger 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 6 Show data context -
  Baker 49 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 56 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 31 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 28 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 96 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 46 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 188 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 39 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 8 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 2 Show data context -
  Currier 1 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 33 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker - 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 14 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 8 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 235 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 5 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 8 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 4 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 3 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 21 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 134 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 11 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 25 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 8 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 4 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 649 Show data context 27 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 20 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 5 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 7 Show data context -
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 28 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 412 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 127 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 23 Show data context -
  Apprentice (undefined) 16 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 8 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 17 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 8 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 6 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 86 Show data context 225 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 86 Show data context 225 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 126 Show data context 2,613 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 2 Show data context -
  [Blank field, or illegible] 124 Show data context 2,613 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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