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 Newport RegD/PLU Newport CP/Tn  
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 43 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 16 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 6 Show data context -
  Police 15 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 5 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 92 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 3 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 5 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant - 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 7 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 13 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 8 Show data context -
  Dentist 3 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service - 18 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 7 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 11 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) - 2 Show data context
  Sculptor 2 Show data context -
  Architect 5 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Photographer 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Actor 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 4 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 52 Show data context 763 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 3 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 25 Show data context 564 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 20 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Charwoman - 60 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 94 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 141 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 20 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 7 Show data context -
  Accountant 8 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 58 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bank Service 11 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 8 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 780 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 14 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 4 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 3 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 19 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 4 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 3 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 497 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pilot 6 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 3 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 63 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 20 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 21 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 16 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 24 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 18 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 3 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 34 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 7 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 31 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 9 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 11 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 288 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Builder 4 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 71 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 4 Show data context -
  Mason 73 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 2 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 20 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 20 Show data context 3 Show data context
  French Polisher 3 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 9 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 5 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 34 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 7 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 10 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 15 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 8 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 5 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 10 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 10 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 291 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 45 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 3 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 7 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman - 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 18 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 12 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 77 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 72 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 61 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 8 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 149 Show data context 232 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 69 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 163 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 3 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 51 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 12 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 10 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 3 Show data context -
  Currier 2 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 36 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sawyer 9 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 6 Show data context -
  Others - 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 312 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coal Miner 4 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 27 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 8 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 12 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 13 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 14 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blacksmith 49 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 2 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 48 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 3 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 572 Show data context 77 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 16 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 17 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 332 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 93 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 17 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 11 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 13 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 59 Show data context 264 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 59 Show data context 264 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 71 Show data context 1,340 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 60 Show data context 1,338 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.)