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. 129 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 45 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 41 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 18 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 32 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 6 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 13 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 7 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 234 Show data context 261 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 6 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 4 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 4 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 15 Show data context
  Theological Student 4 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 13 Show data context -
  Dentist 6 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 9 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 55 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 7 Show data context 33 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 4 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 4 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 6 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 7 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 5 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Architect 11 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 16 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Art Student - 1 Show data context
  Photographer 15 Show data context -
  Actor 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 5 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 153 Show data context 1,267 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 8 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 21 Show data context 954 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 97 Show data context 44 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 9 Show data context -
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 3 Show data context 178 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 645 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 23 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 8 Show data context -
  Accountant 16 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 79 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 454 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 26 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,731 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 334 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 77 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 16 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 524 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 6 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 87 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 246 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 37 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 18 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 42 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 9 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 95 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 65 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 157 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 66 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 7 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 5 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 3 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 29 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 87 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 52 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 23 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Drover 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 192 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 19 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Printer 139 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 6 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 2 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 865 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 182 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 13 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 418 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 173 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 4 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 5 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 10 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker - 3 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 8 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,525 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Builder 55 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 470 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 325 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 80 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 16 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 80 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 13 Show data context -
  Plumber 72 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 257 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 51 Show data context 6 Show data context
  French Polisher 16 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 3 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 45 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 5 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 7 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 394 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Coachmaker 131 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 167 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 55 Show data context -
  Others 10 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 28 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 13 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 13 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 125 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 12 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 28 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 76 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 25 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 23 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 2 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 798 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 57 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brewer 36 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 30 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 118 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 127 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 65 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 51 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 107 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. 210 Show data context 464 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 3 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher - 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 5 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 62 Show data context 210 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 105 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 3 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 318 Show data context 727 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 81 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 10 Show data context 536 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 8 Show data context 97 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 15 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 153 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 5 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 27 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 174 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 16 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 46 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 14 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 56 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 249 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 25 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 9 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sawyer 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 4 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 48 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 3 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 2 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 859 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 29 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 33 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Paviour 9 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 2 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 26 Show data context -
  Platelayer 79 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 103 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 124 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 185 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 6 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 22 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 2 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 10 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 10 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,898 Show data context 172 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 59 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 26 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 26 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 33 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,394 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 184 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 91 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 53 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 21 Show data context 89 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 15 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 4 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 168 Show data context 365 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 168 Show data context 365 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 190 Show data context 7,040 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 18 Show data context 6 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 172 Show data context 7,034 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.)