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 Prescot RegD/PLU Windle Tn/CP  
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 3 Show data context -
  Police 39 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 7 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 6 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) - 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 3 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 4 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 143 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 3 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 6 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 8 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 11 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 8 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 11 Show data context -
  Midwife - 2 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 26 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 3 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 7 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 14 Show data context -
  Architect 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 13 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context -
  Photographer 3 Show data context -
  Actor 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 45 Show data context 975 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 8 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 11 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 11 Show data context 879 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 15 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 48 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 33 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 236 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 17 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 8 Show data context -
  Accountant 4 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 160 Show data context -
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 6 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 22 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 240 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 9 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 4 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 61 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 27 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 92 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 7 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 27 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 129 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 13 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 81 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 10 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 19 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 11 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 4 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Printer 14 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 141 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 17 Show data context -
  Millwright 12 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 65 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 17 Show data context -
  File Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 549 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Builder 14 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 198 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 122 Show data context -
  Mason 58 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 9 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 23 Show data context -
  Plumber 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 61 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 8 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 10 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 6 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 50 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 9 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 26 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 13 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 5 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 3 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 294 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 256 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 17 Show data context -
  Drysalter 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 10 Show data context -
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 9 Show data context -
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 364 Show data context 106 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 58 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Brewer 28 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 65 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 20 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 7 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 15 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 109 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 42 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 2 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 40 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 161 Show data context 272 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 54 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 219 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 22 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 55 Show data context -
  Patten, Clog Maker 30 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 2 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 86 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sawyer 16 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 53 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,829 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Coal Miner 643 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 5 Show data context -
  Mine Service 5 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 18 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 4 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 30 Show data context -
  Paviour 9 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 1 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 14 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 12 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 779 Show data context 157 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 130 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 76 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 27 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 3 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 4 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 3 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 955 Show data context 55 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 11 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 14 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 801 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 54 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 30 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 5 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 44 Show data context 1,122 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 44 Show data context 1,122 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 69 Show data context 2,325 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 60 Show data context 2,323 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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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.)