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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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 2,014 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 478 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 435 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 28 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Police 594 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 244 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 217 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,679 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 351 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 426 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 471 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 220 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 63 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 91 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 5,076 Show data context 5,058 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 679 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 35 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 219 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 93 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Theological Student 69 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 96 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 391 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 501 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 347 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 123 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 88 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 36 Show data context 968 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 838 Show data context 2,152 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 201 Show data context 1,161 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 25 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 39 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 119 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 34 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 117 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 118 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sculptor 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 116 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 308 Show data context 291 Show data context
  Art Student 32 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Photographer 148 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Actor 54 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 18 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 6,099 Show data context 40,178 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 2,248 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 1,793 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 1,315 Show data context 30,084 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 29 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 493 Show data context 659 Show data context
  College, Club Service 18 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 13 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 14 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 2,534 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 40 Show data context 6,361 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 125 Show data context 340 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 11 Show data context 11 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 5,914 Show data context 147 Show data context
  Merchant 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 507 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 192 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 512 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 20 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 936 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 3,107 Show data context 123 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 23 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 279 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 256 Show data context 0 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 12,089 Show data context 162 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 324 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 153 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 98 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 1,432 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 15 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 157 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 344 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 2,240 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 114 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 92 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 47 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 632 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,517 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 81 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 63 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 779 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 329 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 3,477 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 129 Show data context 44 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 27,243 Show data context 1,580 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 3,279 Show data context 328 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1,289 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 368 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 18,650 Show data context 1,150 Show data context
  Shepherd 688 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 30 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 87 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 82 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 34 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woodman 193 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 163 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 2,380 Show data context 90 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,790 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 90 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 955 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 150 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 105 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 218 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 105 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,633 Show data context 258 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 192 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 25 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bookbinder 138 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Printer 1,019 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 102 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 150 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 2,857 Show data context 171 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 477 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Millwright 141 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 954 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 310 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 37 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 73 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 36 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 42 Show data context 2 Show data context
  File Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 79 Show data context 110 Show data context
  Needle Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 364 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 142 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 17,098 Show data context 404 Show data context
  Builder 694 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 4,935 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Bricklayer 936 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mason 3,874 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 167 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 1,131 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Paperhanger 100 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 752 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 2,246 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 1,262 Show data context 257 Show data context
  French Polisher 218 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 127 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 32 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 245 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 40 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 76 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 190 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 5 Show data context 13 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,886 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Coachmaker 556 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 167 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheelwright 632 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 99 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 422 Show data context 25 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 501 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 70 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 322 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 58 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 695 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 32 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 40 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 396 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 192 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 16 Show data context 10 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 193 Show data context 359 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 171 Show data context 280 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 22 Show data context 79 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 11,285 Show data context 3,220 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 1,213 Show data context 328 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 150 Show data context 821 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 104 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 233 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brewer 517 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 334 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Cellarman 171 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 202 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 467 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 23 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 1,514 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 215 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 63 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Fishmonger 210 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 262 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Corn Miller 584 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Baker 1,828 Show data context 198 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 357 Show data context 245 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 370 Show data context 229 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 26 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 172 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 2,160 Show data context 766 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 106 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 3,691 Show data context 6,005 Show data context
  Woolstapler 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1,625 Show data context 2,778 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 72 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 6 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 1 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 40 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 82 Show data context 429 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 6 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 228 Show data context 1,093 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 43 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 7 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 149 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Net Maker 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 19 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 15 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 125 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 38 Show data context 126 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 1,111 Show data context 1,105 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 9,371 Show data context 17,961 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 330 Show data context 181 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 4 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Tailor 2,397 Show data context 3,368 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 90 Show data context 9,367 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 15 Show data context 2,263 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 38 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 72 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 2 Show data context 318 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 5,705 Show data context 1,922 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 294 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 395 Show data context 322 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 10 Show data context 27 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1,164 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 61 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 148 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 32 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Comb Maker 30 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 20 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 217 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Currier 307 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 73 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 220 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 3,214 Show data context 871 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 130 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 71 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 29 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Japanner 22 Show data context 4 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 91 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 241 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 78 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Thatcher 78 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 326 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Sawyer 830 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 141 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 353 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 420 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 52 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 51 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 0 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 204 Show data context 179 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 17 Show data context 321 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 22 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others 41 Show data context 4 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 13,931 Show data context 342 Show data context
  Coal Miner 3,901 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 324 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 383 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Coalheaver 136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 476 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 650 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 35 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 274 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 319 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 522 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 276 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Paviour 224 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 95 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Road Labourer 332 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 239 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 39 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 29 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 203 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blacksmith 2,118 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Whitesmith 74 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 154 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 389 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1,512 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 59 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 390 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 257 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 85 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 16,935 Show data context 1,406 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 602 Show data context 715 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 134 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 626 Show data context 503 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 79 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  General Labourer 13,875 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 986 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 203 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 111 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 189 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 89 Show data context 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 261 Show data context 117 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 176 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 38 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 25 Show data context 110 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 99,017 Show data context 200,791 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 65,820 Show data context 166,796 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 33,197 Show data context 33,995 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".

This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.


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.)