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 Bradford RegD Shipley SubD
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 39 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 7 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 5 Show data context -
  Police 20 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. 4 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 3 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 117 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 3 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 11 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 6 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 12 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 6 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 3 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 28 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 3 Show data context -
  Architect 6 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 5 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 51 Show data context 571 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 9 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 16 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 4 Show data context 501 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 42 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 3 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 230 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 6 Show data context -
  Accountant 6 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 28 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 125 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 10 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 18 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 308 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 55 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 33 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 84 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 32 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 81 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 161 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 11 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 74 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 3 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 2 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 15 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 10 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 2 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 4 Show data context -
  Printer 15 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 8 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 160 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 11 Show data context -
  Millwright 7 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 12 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 2 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 114 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker - 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 511 Show data context -
  Builder 10 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 163 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 9 Show data context -
  Mason 173 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 3 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 22 Show data context -
  Plumber 36 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 62 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 21 Show data context -
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 1 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 24 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 16 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 6 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 5 Show data context -
  Drysalter 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 262 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 21 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 8 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 4 Show data context -
  Brewer 17 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 2 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 2 Show data context -
  Baker 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 8 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 88 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 1,506 Show data context 2,024 Show data context
  Woolstapler 15 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 121 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 5 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 884 Show data context 1,660 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fuller 4 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 64 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 8 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 46 Show data context 106 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Ribbon Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 92 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 4 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  [Others] - 20 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 50 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 66 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 45 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Others 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 181 Show data context 251 Show data context
  Tailor 70 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 223 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 13 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 74 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 14 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 13 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 22 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 5 Show data context -
  Currier 13 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 4 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Sawyer 4 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 3 Show data context -
  Card, Pattern Card Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 519 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coal Miner 30 Show data context -
  Mine Service 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 27 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 13 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 220 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 34 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 19 Show data context -
  Paviour 2 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Platelayer 12 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 9 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 45 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 45 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 387 Show data context 53 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 21 Show data context -
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 128 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 56 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 39 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 12 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 86 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context -
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 2 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 55 Show data context 285 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 55 Show data context 285 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 40 Show data context 2,502 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 36 Show data context 2,501 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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