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. 71 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 12 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 17 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Police 23 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 4 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 11 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 5 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 236 Show data context 161 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 26 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 21 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 19 Show data context -
  Law Student 2 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 8 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 18 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 4 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 17 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 61 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 2 Show data context 17 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 7 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 3 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 5 Show data context 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. 278 Show data context 1,760 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 60 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 69 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 112 Show data context 1,497 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 16 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Charwoman - 85 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 19 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 7 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 135 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Merchant 11 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 10 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 9 Show data context -
  Accountant 6 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 15 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 59 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 14 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 8 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 389 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 12 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 11 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 7 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 126 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 11 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 61 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 101 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 5 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 7 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 7 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,912 Show data context 123 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 673 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 312 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 14 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 727 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Shepherd 12 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 38 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 112 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 103 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 30 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 8 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 14 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 47 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 24 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 2 Show data context -
  Printer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 89 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 4 Show data context -
  Millwright 4 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 12 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 39 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 5 Show data context -
  File Maker 3 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 1 Show data context -
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 12 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 848 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Builder 23 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 260 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 17 Show data context -
  Mason 348 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 21 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 48 Show data context -
  Plumber 51 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 7 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 3 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 74 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 4 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 45 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 22 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 3 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 49 Show data context -
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 28 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 20 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 386 Show data context 128 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 71 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 8 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context -
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 77 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 5 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 28 Show data context -
  Baker 35 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 21 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 112 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 311 Show data context 547 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others - 4 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 40 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 148 Show data context 447 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 11 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 5 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 60 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Embroiderer 1 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 360 Show data context 471 Show data context
  Tailor 95 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 332 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 46 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 27 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 3 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 217 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 5 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 8 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 28 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 3 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 8 Show data context -
  Currier 12 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 46 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Thatcher 3 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sawyer 6 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 8 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 6 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,472 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coal Miner 9 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 478 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 7 Show data context -
  Mine Service 4 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 25 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coalheaver 4 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 6 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 279 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 204 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Limeburner 34 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 37 Show data context -
  Platelayer 32 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 112 Show data context -
  Others 8 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lapidary 9 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 7 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 118 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 13 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 14 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 6 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer - 1 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 17 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 961 Show data context 57 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 19 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 1 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 30 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  General Labourer 807 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 47 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 31 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 11 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 13 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 9 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 169 Show data context 1,689 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 169 Show data context 1,689 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 155 Show data context 3,820 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 27 Show data context 5 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 128 Show data context 3,815 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.)