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. 853 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 305 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 129 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 2 Show data context -
  Police 327 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 68 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 19 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 3 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 172 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 24 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 11 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 38 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 12 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 22 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 28 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 1,418 Show data context 1,541 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 57 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 16 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 45 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 23 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 28 Show data context
  Theological Student 14 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 26 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 83 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Law Student 8 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 208 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 78 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dentist 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 12 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 19 Show data context 391 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 272 Show data context 656 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 26 Show data context 257 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 23 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 16 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 13 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 41 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 40 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 3 Show data context -
  Architect 73 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 71 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Art Student 12 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Photographer 36 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Actor 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 6 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 1,073 Show data context 8,625 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 106 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 199 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 265 Show data context 6,912 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 20 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 370 Show data context 211 Show data context
  College, Club Service 4 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 56 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Charwoman 4 Show data context 357 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 20 Show data context 1,095 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 17 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 4,550 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Merchant 83 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 280 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 65 Show data context -
  Accountant 147 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 29 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 452 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 3,092 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 12 Show data context -
  Banker 5 Show data context -
  Bank Service 203 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 6 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 176 Show data context 4 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 7,994 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 419 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Guard 170 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 59 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 1,344 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 28 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 282 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 954 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 49 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 275 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 27 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,239 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Pilot 18 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 167 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1,898 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 341 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 21 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 644 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 49 Show data context 14 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,467 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 69 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 15 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 551 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Shepherd 3 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 7 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Woodman 18 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 101 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 644 Show data context 14 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 373 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 226 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 71 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drover 9 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 9 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 4 Show data context -
  Fisherman 6 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 680 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 70 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 89 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Printer 429 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 24 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 53 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 7 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 2,357 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 502 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Millwright 31 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 870 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 466 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 4 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 6 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 16 Show data context -
  File Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saw Maker 10 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 133 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 56 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 97 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 18 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 16 Show data context -
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 20 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 4 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 7,219 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Builder 414 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 2,332 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Bricklayer 1,678 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Mason 319 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 39 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 353 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Paperhanger 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 334 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 935 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 365 Show data context 18 Show data context
  French Polisher 60 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 32 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 11 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 155 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 23 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 17 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 6 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 12 Show data context 14 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 706 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coachmaker 229 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 209 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 143 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Others 12 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 110 Show data context 7 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 392 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 171 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 170 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 12 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 24 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 555 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 27 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 13 Show data context -
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 20 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 134 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 342 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Drysalter 9 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 111 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 104 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 4,014 Show data context 426 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 285 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 5 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 78 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Maltster 5 Show data context -
  Brewer 83 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 127 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Cellarman 70 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 89 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 234 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 69 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 552 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 67 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 185 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 91 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Corn Miller 16 Show data context -
  Baker 551 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 146 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 255 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 489 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 576 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 15 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 680 Show data context 1,063 Show data context
  Woolstapler 5 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others - 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 37 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 9 Show data context -
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 31 Show data context 133 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 91 Show data context 376 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 26 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 2 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 6 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 12 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 320 Show data context 279 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Embroiderer 1 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,312 Show data context 2,717 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 38 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tailor 356 Show data context 204 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 35 Show data context 1,937 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 33 Show data context 432 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 55 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 6 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 615 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 6 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 115 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 41 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 4 Show data context 7 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 533 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 50 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 80 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 87 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 35 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Comb Maker 3 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 68 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 4 Show data context -
  Currier 48 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 43 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 100 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 9 Show data context 8 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 1,234 Show data context 157 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 37 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 139 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Japanner 2 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 102 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 46 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Thatcher 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 104 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sawyer 161 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 19 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 49 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 243 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 26 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 25 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 142 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 16 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 3,795 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Coal Miner 16 Show data context -
  Tin Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 8 Show data context -
  Mine Service 4 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 75 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coalheaver 460 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 511 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 32 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Limeburner 9 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 3 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 165 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Paviour 17 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 9 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 21 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 31 Show data context -
  Platelayer 167 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 273 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 18 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 52 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 32 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 31 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 4 Show data context -
  Lapidary 1 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 614 Show data context 9 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 7 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 524 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 96 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 16 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 56 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 118 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 128 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 11 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 24 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 23 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 21 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 9,855 Show data context 682 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 246 Show data context 185 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 124 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 165 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 42 Show data context -
  General Labourer 7,612 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 954 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 389 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 51 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 174 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 33 Show data context 215 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 3 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 40 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 8 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 1,279 Show data context 4,219 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 1,279 Show data context 4,219 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 1,328 Show data context 34,220 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 123 Show data context 31 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 1,205 Show data context 34,189 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.)