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 Bristol RegD/Inc St George SubD
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 9 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 10 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 13 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 6 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 3 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 108 Show data context 117 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 9 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 9 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 3 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 2 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 37 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 11 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 4 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 3 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 4 Show data context -
  Architect 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 90 Show data context 724 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 5 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 75 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 5 Show data context 399 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 4 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 2 Show data context
  Charwoman - 49 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 263 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 212 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 17 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 3 Show data context -
  Accountant 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 46 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 117 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 13 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 352 Show data context -
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 10 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 6 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 5 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 73 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 5 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 87 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 17 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 25 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 18 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 3 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 7 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 33 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 57 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 156 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 10 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 3 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 35 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 105 Show data context 26 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 10 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 4 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 59 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 7 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 252 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 68 Show data context -
  Millwright 3 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 115 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 44 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker - 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 5 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 7 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 812 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Builder 24 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 195 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 31 Show data context -
  Mason 277 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 55 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 121 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 41 Show data context 3 Show data context
  French Polisher 5 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 15 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Wood Carver 5 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 154 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 39 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 12 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 56 Show data context -
  Others 35 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 6 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 128 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 9 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 109 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Drysalter 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 10 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 10 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker - 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 454 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 22 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 3 Show data context
  Maltster 10 Show data context -
  Brewer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 19 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 13 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 2 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 18 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 64 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 3 Show data context -
  Baker 70 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 19 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 14 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 28 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 123 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 115 Show data context 558 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 73 Show data context 508 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) - 30 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 18 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 734 Show data context 1,245 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 27 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 44 Show data context 179 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 14 Show data context 655 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 3 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context -
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 638 Show data context 313 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 5 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 138 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 24 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 9 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 34 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 173 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Japanner 4 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 12 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 32 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 12 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Paper Stainer - 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 9 Show data context 39 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,450 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Coal Miner 643 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 4 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 123 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 8 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 49 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 8 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 72 Show data context -
  Paviour 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Road Labourer 4 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 11 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 21 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 29 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 9 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 7 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 150 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 139 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 7 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 19 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 34 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 24 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 2 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 2 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 983 Show data context 158 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 24 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 41 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 6 Show data context -
  General Labourer 743 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 111 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 10 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 27 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 6 Show data context 19 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 2 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 88 Show data context 622 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 88 Show data context 622 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 55 Show data context 3,309 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 49 Show data context 3,306 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:

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(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.)