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 Kensington RegD	Kensington Vest/AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	1,222	60
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	46	1
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	482	39
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	202	3
Prison Service, &c.	10	-
Police	312	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	72	14
Other Local or County Official	63	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	35	2
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	849	11
Army Officer (effective/retired)	456	8
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	174	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	88	-
Army Pensioner	36	1
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	72	-
Seaman, R.N.	8	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	2	-
Navy Pensioner	13	2
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	3,133	3,248
Clergymen (Established Church)	130	-
Roman Catholic Priest	58	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	19	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	21	18
Nun, Sister of Charity	4	157
Theological Student	31	2
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	41	10
Barrister, Solicitor	723	1
Law Student	85	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	251	1
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	217	5
Dentist	67	-
Medical Student, Assistant	118	-
Midwife	-	10
Subordinate Medical Service	16	1,149
Schoolmaster	131	546
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	119	838
School Service, and others connected with teaching	13	13
Author, Editor, Journalist	81	36
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	10	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	22	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	32	8
Civil Engineer	164	2
Mining Engineer	9	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	49	-
Painter (artist)	222	112
Engraver (artist)	11	-
Sculptor	17	3
Architect	128	1
Musician, Music Master	168	185
Art Student	58	87
Photographer	50	13
Actor	20	43
Art, Music, Theatre Service	14	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	6	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	28	3
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	3,626	27,226
Domestic Coachman, Groom	655	2
Domestic Gardener	55	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	2,348	23,443
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	6	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	362	201
College, Club Service	14	4
Office Keeper (not Government)	21	20
Cook (not domestic)	28	6
Charwoman	-	602
Washing and Bathing Service	103	2,895
Hospital and Institution Service	22	51
Others engaged in Service	12	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,280	151
Merchant	448	5
Broker, Agent, Factor	429	9
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	99	1
Accountant	96	3
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	18	21
Commercial Traveller	160	2
Commercial Clerk	1,608	102
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	26	-
Banker	33	1
Bank Service	208	4
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	25	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	130	3
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	4,163	36
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	74	-
Railway Guard	59	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	11	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	449	6
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	141	4
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	1,654	7
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	676	4
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	31	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	10	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	19	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	82	-
Pilot	1	-
Ship Steward, Cook	8	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	18	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	83	3
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	825	5
Telegraph, Telephone Service	21	6
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	457	31
Farmer, Grazier	38	3
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	49	7
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	25	-
Woodman	22	4
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	49	15
Gardener (not domestic)	266	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	865	10
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	16	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	711	6
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	117	3
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	4	-
Drover	6	-
Gamekeeper	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	1
Fisherman	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	312	28
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	72	8
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	20	1
Bookbinder	23	11
Printer	146	5
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	30	3
Others	1	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	12	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	3	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	5	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	486	25
Engine, Machine Maker	93	3
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	57	-
Boiler Maker	13	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	3	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	7	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	13	1
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	5	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	89	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	20	4
Electrical Apparatus Maker	21	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	6	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	6	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	11	1
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	117	4
Type Cutter, Founder	3	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	6	11
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	6	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	6,304	120
Builder	301	3
Carpenter, Joiner	1,469	8
Bricklayer	864	-
Mason	324	-
Slater, Tiler	28	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	499	-
Paperhanger	119	-
Plumber	373	-
Painter, Glazier	1,400	10
Cabinet Maker	403	71
French Polisher	87	1
Furniture Broker, Dealer	47	1
Locksmith, Bellhanger	14	-
Gas Fitter	197	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	35	6
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	28	2
Others	7	-
Wood Carver	19	-
Carver, Gilder	61	3
Dealer in Works of Art	22	3
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	2	12
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	412	8
Coachmaker	226	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	13	-
Wheelwright	75	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	5	1
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	91	6
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	12	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	8	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	2	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
Sail Maker	1	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	199	7
Dye, Paint Manufacture	10	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	169	3
Manufacturing Chemist	17	4
Drysalter	1	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	69	21
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	67	20
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	2	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	3,212	653
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	170	26
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	74	394
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	58	9
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	3	-
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	44	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	43	2
Cellarman	51	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	143	6
Milkseller, Dairyman	305	20
Cheesemonger, Butterman	186	6
Butcher, Meat Salesman	467	8
Provision Curer, Dealer	57	6
Poulterer, Game Dealer	28	1
Fishmonger	173	13
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	74	3
Corn Miller	3	-
Baker	466	31
Confectioner, Pastrycook	85	52
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	295	50
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	5	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	468	26
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	8	-
Others Dealing in Food	2	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	595	485
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	8	1
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	9	-
Others	-	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	2	1
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	22	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	7	-
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	7	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	3	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	28
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	1	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	1	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	1	1
Weaver (undefined)	1	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	73	33
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	9	-
Manchester Warehouseman	6	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	417	347
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	29
Trimming Maker, Dealer	9	7
Embroiderer	1	32
Others	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,421	3,255
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	34	9
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	2	5
Tailor	515	113
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	36	2,724
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	3	327
Hosiery Manufacture	3	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	58	6
Glover, Glove Maker	2	3
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	640	40
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	104	8
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	16	3
Accoutrement Maker	2	1
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	5	15
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	110	25
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	12	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	5	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Others	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	9	3
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	17	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	37	2
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	1	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	17	9
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	3	9
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	466	82
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	7	-
Oil and Colourman	90	3
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Japanner	3	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Others	5	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	43	12
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	13	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	45	2
Sawyer	26	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	21	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	21	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	17	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Paper Manufacture	14	1
Envelope Maker	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	118	61
Card, Pattern Card Maker	3	-
Paper Stainer	7	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	2
Ticket, Label Writer	10	-
Others	5	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,488	40
Coal Miner	4	-
Ironstone Miner	1	-
Copper Miner	2	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	3	-
Mine Service	5	-
Coal Merchant	47	1
Coalheaver	100	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	1
Gas Works Service	98	1
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	45	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	3	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	4	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	81	-
Paviour	17	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	14	-
Railway Contractor	7	-
Platelayer	82	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	75	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	11	4
Glass Manufacture	15	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	42	12
Waterworks Service	20	-
Others	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	142	7
Gold, Silver, Beater	2	-
Lapidary	1	-
Others	2	1
[Iron Manufacture]	81	3
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	200	1
Whitesmith	62	-
Nail Manufacture	-	1
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	125	4
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	5	-
[Coppersmith]	14	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	32	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	36	1
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	6	1
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	13	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	49	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	3	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	5	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	12	1
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	5	-
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	1	-
Others	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,237	533
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	256	164
Pawnbroker	70	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	155	117
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	60	18
Contractor (undefined)	16	-
General Labourer	2,268	23
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	106	2
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	213	94
Apprentice (undefined)	42	15
Factory Labourer (undefined)	43	3
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	8	97
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	101	3
Town Drainage Service	10	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	73	3
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	15	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	1,616	7,335
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	1,616	7,335
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	1,139	22,969
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	23	17
[Blank field, or illegible]	1,116	22,952

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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