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".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 205 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 68 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 27 Show data context -
  Police 88 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 14 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 4 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 3 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 29 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 1 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 4 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 6 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 427 Show data context 454 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 19 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 6 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 77 Show data context -
  Law Student 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 40 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 26 Show data context -
  Dentist 7 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 19 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 161 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 55 Show data context 192 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 9 Show data context 55 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 9 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 3 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 5 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 31 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 15 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 16 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 5 Show data context -
  Sculptor 2 Show data context -
  Architect 21 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 13 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Art Student 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Photographer 10 Show data context -
  Actor - 1 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 2 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 526 Show data context 3,437 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 159 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 190 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 122 Show data context 3,080 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 34 Show data context 29 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 7 Show data context 265 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 7 Show data context 13 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 718 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Merchant 63 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 88 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 26 Show data context -
  Accountant 34 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 41 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 353 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Banker 7 Show data context -
  Bank Service 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 44 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 435 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 18 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 142 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 112 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 6 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 3 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 4 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 24 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 56 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 516 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 8 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 49 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shepherd - 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 427 Show data context 3 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 73 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 59 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 12 Show data context -
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 74 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Printer 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 7 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 12 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 25 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 4 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 13 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,014 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Builder 96 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 341 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 248 Show data context -
  Mason 37 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 3 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 58 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 10 Show data context -
  Plumber 55 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 117 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 21 Show data context 4 Show data context
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 15 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 6 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 55 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 33 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 7 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 14 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 2 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 29 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 6 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 479 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 30 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brewer 15 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 5 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 53 Show data context -
  Provision Curer, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 21 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 25 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 68 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 38 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 3 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 100 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 131 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 9 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 2 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 3 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 75 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 148 Show data context 358 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tailor 50 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 8 Show data context 297 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 2 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 64 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 7 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 7 Show data context -
  Currier 8 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 104 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 9 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 29 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Sawyer 8 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 27 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 211 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 6 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 11 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 38 Show data context -
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 3 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 13 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 11 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 5 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lapidary 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 3 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 25 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 13 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 3 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 2 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 476 Show data context 53 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 21 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 5 Show data context -
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 15 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 8 Show data context -
  General Labourer 386 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 7 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 25 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 3 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 10 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 15 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 12 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 249 Show data context 1,546 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 249 Show data context 1,546 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 134 Show data context 3,408 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 131 Show data context 3,406 Show data context

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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.)