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".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 172 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 48 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 30 Show data context -
  Police 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 19 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 6 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 50 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 2 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 15 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 5 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 13 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 257 Show data context 227 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 10 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 5 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 15 Show data context -
  Law Student 3 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 26 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 15 Show data context -
  Dentist 5 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 9 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 42 Show data context 126 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 10 Show data context 20 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 8 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 10 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 2 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 4 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 12 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 14 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Art Student - 2 Show data context
  Photographer 8 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Actor 2 Show data context -
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 2 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 2 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 3 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 129 Show data context 1,548 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 13 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 5 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 21 Show data context 1,129 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 73 Show data context 34 Show data context
  College, Club Service - 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 105 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 7 Show data context 272 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 448 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 21 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 12 Show data context -
  Accountant 13 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 49 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 299 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 32 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 16 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 704 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 3 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 41 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 7 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 124 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 41 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 132 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 156 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pilot 3 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 11 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 7 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 95 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 2 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 45 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 71 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 27 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 11 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fisherman 27 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 97 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Printer 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 3 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 439 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 154 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Millwright 16 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 161 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 43 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 7 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 11 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 6 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 789 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Builder 24 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 170 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 149 Show data context -
  Mason 33 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 2 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 31 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 11 Show data context -
  Plumber 58 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 190 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 34 Show data context 13 Show data context
  French Polisher 10 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 4 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 8 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 4 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 49 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coachmaker 16 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 19 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 90 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 55 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 25 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 2 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 4 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 4 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 13 Show data context -
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 9 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 3 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 8 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 2 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 485 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 42 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 13 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Maltster 7 Show data context -
  Brewer 21 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cellarman 5 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 8 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 34 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 15 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 56 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 24 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 6 Show data context -
  Baker 79 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 13 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 54 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 61 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 80 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 60 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 6 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 200 Show data context 433 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Tailor 44 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 3 Show data context 329 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 73 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 121 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 6 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 15 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Currier 6 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 96 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Japanner - 1 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sawyer 15 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 8 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 486 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 58 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 77 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 4 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 2 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater - 1 Show data context
  Others 9 Show data context 20 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 130 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 77 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 5 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 17 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 11 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 25 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 4 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 673 Show data context 66 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 29 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 11 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 480 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 44 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 69 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 19 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 31 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 10 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 6 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 135 Show data context 469 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 135 Show data context 469 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 102 Show data context 3,672 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 95 Show data context 3,670 Show data context

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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.)