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. 54 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Police 13 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 9 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 11 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 5 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 3 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 191 Show data context 169 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 17 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 10 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 14 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 5 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 6 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 42 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 9 Show data context 24 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 4 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Architect 11 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 11 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Photographer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 4 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 212 Show data context 1,471 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 61 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 37 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 54 Show data context 1,296 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 45 Show data context 31 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 39 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 9 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service - 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 128 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Merchant 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 12 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 14 Show data context -
  Accountant 12 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) - 2 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 34 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 36 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 8 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 4 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 234 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 3 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 6 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 54 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 28 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 53 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 45 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 2 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 3 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 32 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 597 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 178 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 65 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 255 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 3 Show data context -
  Woodman 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 73 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 65 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 9 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context -
  Printer 27 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 3 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 6 Show data context -
  Millwright 3 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 1 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 15 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 637 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Builder 16 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 188 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 18 Show data context -
  Mason 189 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 8 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 39 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 92 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 35 Show data context 7 Show data context
  French Polisher 2 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 9 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 8 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 39 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 11 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 20 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 18 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 272 Show data context 208 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 33 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 11 Show data context 157 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Maltster 13 Show data context -
  Brewer 12 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 4 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 4 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 6 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 7 Show data context -
  Baker 9 Show data context -
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 9 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 74 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 93 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Woolstapler 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Blanket Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 35 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 143 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 222 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 5 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 53 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner - 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 20 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 172 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mine Service 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 9 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 6 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 15 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 25 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 8 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 8 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 3 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lapidary - 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 4 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 34 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 15 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 173 Show data context 33 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 6 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 1 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 133 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 6 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 3 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 180 Show data context 864 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 180 Show data context 864 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 53 Show data context 1,737 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] - 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 53 Show data context 1,735 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.)