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".

List Yorkshire RegDiv West Riding RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 5,139 Show data context 332 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 699 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 928 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 138 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Police 2,136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 907 Show data context 155 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 327 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 2,928 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 156 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 1,948 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 379 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 371 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 40 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 15,022 Show data context 10,820 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1,029 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 98 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 747 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 182 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 134 Show data context
  Theological Student 164 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 459 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 790 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 1,502 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 863 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 286 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 379 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 148 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 185 Show data context 1,242 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 3,552 Show data context 6,969 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 287 Show data context 989 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 214 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 98 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 151 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 59 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 386 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 211 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 324 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 269 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 134 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sculptor 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 525 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 1,045 Show data context 742 Show data context
  Art Student 103 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Photographer 313 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Actor 142 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 64 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 122 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 208 Show data context 10 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 10,713 Show data context 77,514 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 4,018 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 2,962 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 1,552 Show data context 64,461 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 74 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 1,492 Show data context 1,175 Show data context
  College, Club Service 107 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 112 Show data context 183 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 37 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 6,663 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 114 Show data context 4,337 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 187 Show data context 492 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 58 Show data context 7 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 20,730 Show data context 414 Show data context
  Merchant 227 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 1,887 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 699 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Accountant 565 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 139 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 3,149 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 11,819 Show data context 218 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 749 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 1,411 Show data context 18 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 40,678 Show data context 881 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2,041 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 981 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 691 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 8,637 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 42 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 387 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 1,304 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 12,331 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 202 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 275 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2,170 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 38 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,020 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 347 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 2,386 Show data context 558 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 7,094 Show data context 131 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 624 Show data context 87 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 54,979 Show data context 3,361 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 15,638 Show data context 1,370 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4,326 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 747 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 28,805 Show data context 1,892 Show data context
  Shepherd 332 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 110 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 133 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woodman 422 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 271 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 4,132 Show data context 81 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 3,565 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 163 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 1,914 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 247 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 419 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Drover 87 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 619 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 42 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fisherman 23 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 5,206 Show data context 809 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 429 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 88 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Bookbinder 475 Show data context 419 Show data context
  Printer 3,185 Show data context 177 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 386 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 621 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 51,214 Show data context 3,422 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 5,326 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Millwright 1,056 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 6,954 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 2,223 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 7,149 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 759 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 48 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 2,906 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 14,940 Show data context 1,509 Show data context
  File Maker 5,606 Show data context 1,150 Show data context
  Saw Maker 1,280 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Pin Maker 11 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Needle Maker 7 Show data context 17 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 339 Show data context 235 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 965 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 163 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 111 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 194 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 238 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 68 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 443 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 121 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 154 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 55 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 80 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 58,166 Show data context 1,254 Show data context
  Builder 1,280 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 16,158 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Bricklayer 5,907 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mason 15,836 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 986 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 2,647 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Paperhanger 152 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Plumber 3,315 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 5,991 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 3,721 Show data context 570 Show data context
  French Polisher 408 Show data context 323 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 396 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 415 Show data context 95 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 101 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 233 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 425 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 17 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 11 Show data context 22 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 5,705 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Coachmaker 1,182 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1,309 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wheelwright 1,908 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 29 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 281 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 996 Show data context 20 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 507 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 145 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 279 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 2,736 Show data context 250 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 165 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 41 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 74 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 1,397 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 804 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 229 Show data context 8 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 805 Show data context 712 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 692 Show data context 674 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 113 Show data context 38 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 37,341 Show data context 8,657 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 4,170 Show data context 687 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 172 Show data context 1,526 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 246 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 1,366 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Brewer 1,912 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 994 Show data context 217 Show data context
  Cellarman 281 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 392 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 1,394 Show data context 212 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 102 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 7,110 Show data context 202 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 943 Show data context 383 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 161 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Fishmonger 963 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 354 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1,670 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Baker 1,208 Show data context 415 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 912 Show data context 1,357 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 2,454 Show data context 428 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 72 Show data context 116 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 49 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 10,087 Show data context 2,729 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 318 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 129,455 Show data context 141,532 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1,354 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 42,602 Show data context 43,360 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1,916 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 34,047 Show data context 61,438 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 193 Show data context 221 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 1,141 Show data context 1,221 Show data context
  Fuller 1,193 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 4,292 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Others 360 Show data context 424 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 2,001 Show data context 3,377 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 124 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 52 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 18,568 Show data context 20,207 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 744 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 187 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2,280 Show data context 4,580 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 53 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 507 Show data context 170 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 42 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 78 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 789 Show data context 257 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 27 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Net Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 16 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 54 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 14 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1,049 Show data context 929 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 5,135 Show data context 140 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2,961 Show data context 1,661 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 91 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 3,136 Show data context 1,485 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 4,020 Show data context 1,288 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 234 Show data context 238 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Embroiderer 4 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Others 156 Show data context 30 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 26,118 Show data context 35,124 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 453 Show data context 740 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 7 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Tailor 9,243 Show data context 3,984 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 257 Show data context 24,542 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 116 Show data context 342 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 11 Show data context 2,742 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 22 Show data context 106 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 270 Show data context 177 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 4 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 69 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 12,743 Show data context 1,679 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1,367 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 1,282 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 235 Show data context 418 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 36 Show data context 121 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 6,927 Show data context 976 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 256 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 315 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 79 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 37 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 245 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Comb Maker 202 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Others 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 243 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1,384 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Currier 2,977 Show data context 143 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 298 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 81 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 795 Show data context 231 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 6 Show data context 48 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 7,867 Show data context 1,493 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 296 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 44 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Japanner 25 Show data context 49 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 60 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 43 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 536 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 304 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Thatcher 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 762 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Sawyer 1,421 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 32 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1,649 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 719 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 61 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Others 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 787 Show data context 580 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 467 Show data context 230 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 138 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 226 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 33 Show data context 327 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 31 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Others 159 Show data context 9 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 142,599 Show data context 3,424 Show data context
  Coal Miner 55,680 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 789 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper Miner 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 261 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 151 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 625 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 1,967 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Coalheaver 342 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 472 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 2,089 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 326 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 132 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 3,449 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 130 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 1,194 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 122 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 1,921 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 3,676 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 45 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 1,455 Show data context 298 Show data context
  Paviour 3,439 Show data context 152 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 327 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Road Labourer 8,121 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 1,761 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 30 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Others 256 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 497 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 314 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 2,289 Show data context 334 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 63 Show data context 870 Show data context
  Blacksmith 9,475 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Whitesmith 901 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 781 Show data context 289 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 928 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 30,202 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 111 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1,559 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 100 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 312 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1,944 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 4 Show data context 50 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1,235 Show data context 247 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2,358 Show data context 123 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 453 Show data context 107 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 61 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 3 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 79 Show data context 3 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 49,195 Show data context 4,394 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 1,302 Show data context 1,505 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 757 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 2,788 Show data context 1,336 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 897 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 276 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 28,320 Show data context 119 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 8,810 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 3,931 Show data context 445 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 236 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 1,623 Show data context 487 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 255 Show data context 408 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 1,318 Show data context 325 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 167 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 545 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 263 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 343 Show data context 315 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 396,421 Show data context 826,899 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 243,190 Show data context 672,297 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 153,231 Show data context 154,602 Show data context

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.)