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 Bath RegD/PLU	Walcot AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	116	9
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	27	6
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	43	-
Prison Service, &c.	1	-
Police	27	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	8	-
Other Local or County Official	9	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	1	3
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	104	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	58	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	17	-
Army Pensioner	16	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	4	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	353	371
Clergymen (Established Church)	28	-
Roman Catholic Priest	3	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	11	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	4
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	5
Barrister, Solicitor	34	-
Law Student	4	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	40	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	32	-
Dentist	6	-
Medical Student, Assistant	7	-
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	2	99
Schoolmaster	41	108
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	17	80
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	7
Author, Editor, Journalist	9	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	8	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	7	-
Painter (artist)	8	5
Engraver (artist)	2	-
Sculptor	2	-
Architect	5	-
Musician, Music Master	38	44
Art Student	2	2
Photographer	18	4
Actor	9	10
Art, Music, Theatre Service	3	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	6	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	249	3,572
Domestic Coachman, Groom	70	-
Domestic Gardener	35	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	112	2,970
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	14	25
College, Club Service	6	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	3
Cook (not domestic)	5	2
Charwoman	-	146
Washing and Bathing Service	3	413
Hospital and Institution Service	1	13
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	203	12
Merchant	5	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	15	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	12	-
Accountant	34	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	20	1
Commercial Clerk	84	8
Banker	3	-
Bank Service	24	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	5	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	499	4
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	4	-
Railway Guard	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	36	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	30	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	131	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	50	-
Tramway Companies' Service	11	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	35	-
Inland Navigation Service	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	5	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	6	1
Ship Steward, Cook	-	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	5	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	178	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	211	9
Farmer, Grazier	13	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	4	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	29	3
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	-	5
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	12	1
Gardener (not domestic)	152	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	56	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	36	1
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	10	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	3	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	118	7
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	19	6
Bookbinder	4	1
Printer	86	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	5	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	3	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	92	4
Engine, Machine Maker	11	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	13	-
Boiler Maker	1	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	30	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	1	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	25	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	2
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,094	30
Builder	18	-
Carpenter, Joiner	195	-
Bricklayer	4	-
Mason	224	1
Slater, Tiler	1	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	47	-
Paperhanger	7	-
Plumber	41	-
Painter, Glazier	267	-
Cabinet Maker	152	23
French Polisher	25	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	8	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	44	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	13	1
Wood Carver	20	-
Carver, Gilder	26	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	-	1
Artificial Flower Maker	-	4
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	112	3
Coachmaker	88	2
Wheelwright	11	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	12	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	3	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	30	2
Chemist, Druggist	30	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	9	7
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	5	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	4	6
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	563	238
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	46	14
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	37	161
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	6	2
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	2	-
Brewer	37	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	10	3
Cellarman	12	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	13	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	30	11
Cheesemonger, Butterman	2	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	86	5
Provision Curer, Dealer	6	-
Poulterer, Game Dealer	6	-
Fishmonger	14	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Corn Miller	2	-
Baker	105	9
Confectioner, Pastrycook	14	7
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	23	11
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	106	12
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	4	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	74	98
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	2
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	4	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	-	3
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	7	1
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	56	78
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	9
Embroiderer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	298	1,059
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	4	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	6
Tailor	143	71
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	10	830
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	125
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	1
Glover, Glove Maker	2	7
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	111	8
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	18	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	4	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	5
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	9	5
Comb Maker	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Currier	3	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	3	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	-	3
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	56	22
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	9	4
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	9	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	2	1
Sawyer	9	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	7	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	6	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Paper Manufacture	1	9
Stationer, Law Stationer	9	6
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	2
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	212	10
Coal Miner	2	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	1
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	11	-
Coal Merchant	31	1
Coalheaver	4	-
Gas Works Service	14	-
Stone Quarrier	2	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Platelayer	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	2
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	26	1
Others	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	8	-
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	51	1
Whitesmith	2	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	15	1
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	1
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	3	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	11	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	3	1
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	4	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	422	105
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	37	35
Pawnbroker	5	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	50	30
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	2	1
Contractor (undefined)	2	-
General Labourer	278	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	14	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	24	25
Apprentice (undefined)	4	5
Factory Labourer (undefined)	5	1
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	5
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	21	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	16	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	5	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	203	1,329
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	203	1,329
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	76	2,659
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	2	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	74	2,658

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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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.)

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