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 Nottinghamshire RegC	Nottingham RegD/PLU/PLPar	Bulwell Byron Castle Hyson Green Nottingham North East Nottingham North West Nottingham South East Nottingham South West Park Sherwood Snenton St Mary

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	473	18
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	104	6
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	58	1
Prison Service, &c.	14	4
Police	199	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	72	7
Other Local or County Official	26	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	92	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	4	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	29	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	10	-
Army Pensioner	31	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	2	-
Seaman, R.N.	4	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	3	-
Navy Pensioner	9	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,331	1,099
Clergymen (Established Church)	47	-
Roman Catholic Priest	14	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	49	2
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	19	6
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	27
Theological Student	26	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	35	2
Barrister, Solicitor	93	4
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	195	3
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	66	1
Dentist	41	-
Medical Student, Assistant	14	-
Midwife	-	11
Subordinate Medical Service	18	212
Schoolmaster	194	563
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	20	73
School Service, and others connected with teaching	17	7
Author, Editor, Journalist	27	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	7	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	3	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	3	1
Civil Engineer	30	-
Mining Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	17	-
Painter (artist)	50	11
Engraver (artist)	10	-
Sculptor	1	-
Architect	58	-
Musician, Music Master	117	137
Art Student	14	10
Photographer	46	11
Actor	23	13
Art, Music, Theatre Service	8	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	14	4
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	45	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	646	6,672
Domestic Coachman, Groom	106	-
Domestic Gardener	77	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	144	5,379
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	2	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	248	223
College, Club Service	5	6
Office Keeper (not Government)	8	8
Cook (not domestic)	2	10
Charwoman	2	424
Washing and Bathing Service	11	539
Hospital and Institution Service	36	79
Others engaged in Service	5	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	1,934	63
Merchant	21	2
Broker, Agent, Factor	163	3
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	53	1
Accountant	62	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	16	13
Commercial Traveller	393	5
Commercial Clerk	1,052	38
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	10	-
Banker	5	-
Bank Service	74	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	4	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	81	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,287	84
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	197	-
Railway Guard	116	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	30	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	636	4
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	51	2
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	245	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	587	4
Tramway Companies' Service	33	-
Inland Navigation Service	9	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	43	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	3	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	31	-
Ship Steward, Cook	3	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	5	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	729	40
Meter, Weigher	1	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	552	28
Telegraph, Telephone Service	15	5
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	556	17
Farmer, Grazier	67	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	9	-
Farm Bailiff	10	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	230	10
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	4	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	2	-
Woodman	4	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	21	2
Gardener (not domestic)	209	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	335	5
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	24	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	257	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	18	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	16	1
Drover	10	-
Gamekeeper	4	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	1
Fisherman	3	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	2	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	940	80
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	79	5
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	5	2
Bookbinder	83	54
Printer	583	9
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	18	9
Others	1	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	169	1
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	2,501	74
Engine, Machine Maker	307	12
Millwright	15	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	777	1
Boiler Maker	90	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	971	28
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	21	2
Cutler, Scissors Maker	10	2
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	7	-
Needle Maker	58	8
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	96	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	8	3
Electrical Apparatus Maker	20	2
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	15	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	20	10
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	29	2
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	34	2
Toy Maker, Dealer	2	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	8	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	4	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	5,320	79
Builder	203	2
Carpenter, Joiner	1,463	11
Bricklayer	1,170	2
Mason	336	2
Slater, Tiler	113	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	208	1
Paperhanger	35	2
Plumber	367	3
Painter, Glazier	740	3
Cabinet Maker	387	38
French Polisher	56	7
Furniture Broker, Dealer	43	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	8	-
Gas Fitter	54	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	15	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	9	-
Others	1	-
Wood Carver	11	-
Carver, Gilder	70	1
Dealer in Works of Art	10	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	14	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	4	-
Artificial Flower Maker	3	5
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	468	2
Coachmaker	164	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	17	-
Wheelwright	108	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	15	-
Others	13	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	151	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	18	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	13	1
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Sail Maker	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	189	9
Dye, Paint Manufacture	3	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	5	1
Chemist, Druggist	163	4
Manufacturing Chemist	14	3
Drysalter	4	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	148	541
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	137	537
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	11	4
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	3,309	548
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	326	61
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	8	81
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	26	12
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Maltster	107	-
Brewer	175	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	93	12
Cellarman	37	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	48	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	127	15
Cheesemonger, Butterman	2	3
Butcher, Meat Salesman	624	35
Provision Curer, Dealer	123	56
Poulterer, Game Dealer	12	1
Fishmonger	161	19
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	48	3
Corn Miller	54	1
Baker	464	28
Confectioner, Pastrycook	132	46
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	109	32
Sugar Refiner	14	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	592	138
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	24	2
Others Dealing in Food	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	7,100	12,191
Woolstapler	4	1
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	39	34
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	2	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	2	4
Blanket Manufacture	-	1
Fuller	1	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	12	-
Others	11	18
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	167	549
Silk Dyer, Printer	34	-
Ribbon Manufacture	3	-
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	-	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	15	5
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	240	1,321
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	17	5
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	14	4
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	2	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	5,749	9,587
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	17	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	42	3
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Net Maker	-	7
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	2	-
Weaver (undefined)	15	12
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	289	40
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	76	310
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	3	-
Manchester Warehouseman	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	282	110
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	12	18
Trimming Maker, Dealer	31	127
Embroiderer	2	28
Others	13	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	4,700	6,486
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	48	45
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	3	11
Tailor	809	280
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	39	2,480
Shawl Manufacture	3	2
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	13	954
Hosiery Manufacture	2,111	2,390
Hosier, Haberdasher	391	112
Glover, Glove Maker	7	12
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	1,118	176
Patten, Clog Maker	12	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	128	4
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	16	11
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	8
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	547	75
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	19	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	5	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	5	2
Manure Manufacture	5	-
Comb Maker	3	1
Others	4	-
Furrier, Skinner	110	2
Tanner, Fellmonger	45	4
Currier	299	41
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	8	-
Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	37	14
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	10
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	884	502
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	15	1
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Japanner	1	1
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	59	18
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	80	16
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	18	-
Thatcher	-	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	103	3
Sawyer	145	3
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	13	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	89	32
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	32	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	10	-
Others	2	-
Paper Manufacture	85	14
Stationer, Law Stationer	67	27
Card, Pattern Card Maker	3	4
Paper Stainer	3	19
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	128	350
Ticket, Label Writer	7	5
Others	21	7
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	4,102	91
Coal Miner	830	6
Ironstone Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	19	1
Mine Service	13	-
Coal Merchant	279	11
Coalheaver	41	-
Gas Works Service	150	-
Stone Quarrier	2	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	30	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	1
Limeburner	4	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	3	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	8	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	207	-
Paviour	66	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	7	-
Road Labourer	36	-
Railway Contractor	7	-
Platelayer	69	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	149	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	17	1
Glass Manufacture	6	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	27	6
Waterworks Service	9	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	34	5
Others	-	2
[Iron Manufacture]	961	2
[Steel Manufacture]	22	-
Blacksmith	521	3
Whitesmith	67	-
Nail Manufacture	14	1
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	2	1
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	129	5
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	29	2
[Coppersmith]	15	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	112	4
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	157	36
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	1	1
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	12	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	35	-
Others	3	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,681	950
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	249	298
Pawnbroker	67	4
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	234	89
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	59	19
Contractor (undefined)	12	-
General Labourer	2,132	13
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	346	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	383	57
Apprentice (undefined)	48	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	82	107
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	69	360
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	120	3
Town Drainage Service	38	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	77	2
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	4	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	522	3,705
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	522	3,705
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	608	19,090
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	78	55
[Blank field, or illegible]	530	19,035

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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