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 West Riding RegC	Bradford RegD	Bowling Bradford Central Calverley Cleckheaton Drighlington Horton Idle Manningham North Bierley Pudsey Shipley Thornton Wilsden

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	670	22
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	125	9
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	113	1
Police	307	2
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	113	10
Other Local or County Official	12	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	341	2
Army Officer (effective/retired)	19	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	262	2
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Army Pensioner	49	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	3	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	1,909	1,445
Clergymen (Established Church)	78	-
Roman Catholic Priest	8	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	96	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	21	8
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	13
Theological Student	19	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	58	7
Barrister, Solicitor	79	-
Law Student	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	167	2
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	97	-
Dentist	61	2
Medical Student, Assistant	41	-
Midwife	-	19
Subordinate Medical Service	26	170
Schoolmaster	444	980
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	22	58
School Service, and others connected with teaching	33	11
Author, Editor, Journalist	37	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	10	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	6	-
Civil Engineer	46	-
Mining Engineer	17	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	46	-
Painter (artist)	43	8
Engraver (artist)	6	-
Sculptor	7	-
Architect	83	1
Musician, Music Master	184	120
Art Student	19	3
Photographer	65	14
Actor	24	24
Art, Music, Theatre Service	11	3
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	9	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	40	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	814	9,930
Domestic Coachman, Groom	241	-
Domestic Gardener	102	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	125	8,097
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	7	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	265	189
College, Club Service	12	4
Office Keeper (not Government)	14	37
Cook (not domestic)	7	36
Charwoman	7	952
Washing and Bathing Service	22	578
Hospital and Institution Service	7	35
Others engaged in Service	5	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,292	49
Merchant	56	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	259	2
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	77	1
Accountant	70	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	40	14
Commercial Traveller	498	5
Commercial Clerk	1,962	25
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	2	-
Banker	4	-
Bank Service	97	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	5	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	222	2
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	5,348	35
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	301	-
Railway Guard	149	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	61	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	1,043	6
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	1	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	78	2
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	243	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	2,002	8
Tramway Companies' Service	7	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Inland Navigation Service	12	2
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	68	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	31	1
Ship Steward, Cook	1	-
Boatman on Seas	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	785	9
Meter, Weigher	6	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	537	4
Telegraph, Telephone Service	19	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	2,271	80
Farmer, Grazier	719	47
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	184	-
Farm Bailiff	23	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	953	29
Shepherd	4	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	2	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	6	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	14	1
Gardener (not domestic)	365	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	320	2
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	27	1
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	215	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	16	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	25	-
Drover	14	-
Gamekeeper	11	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	7	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Fisherman	1	-
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	3	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	822	115
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	69	14
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	4	1
Bookbinder	76	55
Printer	409	18
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	69	8
Others	1	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	194	19
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	3,447	53
Engine, Machine Maker	591	2
Millwright	91	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	688	2
Boiler Maker	283	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	1,433	34
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	11	1
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	5	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	12	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	22	3
File Maker	16	-
Saw Maker	18	1
Domestic Implement Maker	11	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	131	3
Philosophical Instrument Maker	6	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	23	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	47	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	-	1
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	38	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	7	5
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	6	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	9,006	106
Builder	139	1
Carpenter, Joiner	2,372	12
Bricklayer	289	1
Mason	3,063	6
Slater, Tiler	118	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	560	2
Paperhanger	17	-
Plumber	567	4
Painter, Glazier	1,039	4
Cabinet Maker	535	57
French Polisher	73	9
Furniture Broker, Dealer	57	5
Locksmith, Bellhanger	7	-
Gas Fitter	31	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	23	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	1	-
Wood Carver	39	-
Carver, Gilder	52	4
Dealer in Works of Art	10	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	9	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	5	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	494	1
Coachmaker	112	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	23	-
Wheelwright	210	-
Others	49	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	100	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	14	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	5	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	7	-
Sail Maker	2	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	371	37
Dye, Paint Manufacture	46	1
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	2	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	3	-
Chemist, Druggist	201	10
Manufacturing Chemist	84	23
Alkali Manufacture	3	-
Drysalter	32	3
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	80	42
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	75	39
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	5	3
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	4,958	1,162
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	459	62
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	21	153
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	39	7
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Maltster	92	-
Brewer	228	2
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	155	25
Cellarman	48	3
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	43	2
Milkseller, Dairyman	198	20
Cheesemonger, Butterman	37	3
Butcher, Meat Salesman	966	29
Provision Curer, Dealer	103	23
Poulterer, Game Dealer	20	1
Fishmonger	148	11
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	25	1
Corn Miller	78	-
Baker	179	61
Confectioner, Pastrycook	126	224
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	419	55
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	8	3
Sugar Refiner	5	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	1,519	474
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	41	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	24,994	35,100
Woolstapler	478	5
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	4,087	3,383
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	175	3
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	12,506	26,477
Flannel Manufacture	73	111
Blanket Manufacture	9	6
Fuller	93	10
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1,413	16
Others	91	237
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	423	1,276
Silk Dyer, Printer	49	1
Ribbon Manufacture	-	3
Silk Merchant, Dealer	24	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	1,417	1,085
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	199	2
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	36	2
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	14	10
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	33	12
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
[Others]	-	21
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	74	20
Mat Maker, Seller	-	1
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	2	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	13	5
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	1	-
Weaver (undefined)	466	1,041
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1,832	54
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	685	972
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	88	57
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	583	206
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	17	41
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	2
Embroiderer	-	6
Others	111	34
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	3,047	4,529
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	26	9
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	11
Tailor	1,100	135
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	26	3,891
Shawl Manufacture	6	40
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	7	254
Hosiery Manufacture	4	15
Hosier, Haberdasher	41	23
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	1,293	122
Patten, Clog Maker	288	3
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	221	10
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	25	5
Accoutrement Maker	1	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	9	11
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	674	42
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	41	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	52	12
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	12	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	4	-
Comb Maker	13	-
Others	4	-
Furrier, Skinner	6	7
Tanner, Fellmonger	96	-
Currier	301	6
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	11	2
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	7	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	125	8
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	6
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	1,030	212
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	30	-
Oil and Colourman	7	1
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	3	-
Japanner	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	10	1
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	15	2
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	86	5
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	36	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	110	1
Sawyer	255	3
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	11	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	197	10
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	58	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Paper Manufacture	60	49
Stationer, Law Stationer	71	29
Card, Pattern Card Maker	30	16
Paper Stainer	1	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	12	66
Ticket, Label Writer	7	29
Others	24	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	12,212	122
Coal Miner	2,460	7
Ironstone Miner	380	-
Tin Miner	1	-
Lead Miner	3	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	70	-
Mine Service	37	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	2	-
Coal Merchant	383	11
Coalheaver	116	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	28	1
Gas Works Service	329	5
Stone Quarrier	1,906	4
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	313	-
Slate Quarrier	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Limeburner	3	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	15	-
Well Sinker, Borer	22	1
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	10	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	306	1
Paviour	104	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	14	-
Road Labourer	107	-
Railway Contractor	21	-
Platelayer	184	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	372	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	40	1
Glass Manufacture	17	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	55	16
Salt Maker, Dealer	3	1
Waterworks Service	22	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	48	12
Lapidary	2	-
Others	-	2
[Iron Manufacture]	2,690	11
[Steel Manufacture]	14	-
Blacksmith	1,157	2
Whitesmith	111	-
Nail Manufacture	12	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	100	9
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	20	-
[Coppersmith]	8	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	279	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	1
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	133	2
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	1	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	268	31
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	29	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	1
Others	8	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	5,832	1,106
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	146	174
Pawnbroker	73	6
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	340	136
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	274	7
Contractor (undefined)	45	1
General Labourer	2,452	8
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	1,312	7
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	741	239
Apprentice (undefined)	33	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	391	437
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	25	90
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	181	19
Town Drainage Service	40	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	82	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	34	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	25	19
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	839	6,084
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	839	6,084
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	629	38,599
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	69	34
[Blank field, or illegible]	560	38,565

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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