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. 12 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 2 Show data context -
  Police 4 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 321 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 10 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 134 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 165 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 11 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 45 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 4 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 1 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 3 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 3 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 1 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service - 7 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 20 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 1 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching - 1 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 2 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 2 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 37 Show data context 267 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 19 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 6 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 3 Show data context 237 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 12 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 9 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 83 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 5 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 5 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 66 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 5 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 173 Show data context -
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 11 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 3 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 27 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 4 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 110 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 9 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 149 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 43 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 21 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 6 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 68 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 8 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 4 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 3 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 8 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context -
  Printer 4 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 120 Show data context -
  Engine, Machine Maker 16 Show data context -
  Millwright 9 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 34 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 7 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 42 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 6 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 281 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Builder 6 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 81 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 35 Show data context -
  Mason 68 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 9 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 8 Show data context -
  Plumber 15 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 47 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 9 Show data context -
  French Polisher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 1 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 45 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 4 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 25 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 11 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 3 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 11 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 134 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 2 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 4 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 4 Show data context -
  Baker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 11 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 33 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 1,111 Show data context 1,748 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 66 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Fuller 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 816 Show data context 1,558 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 125 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 20 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 52 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 13 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 80 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 25 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Tailor 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 70 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Patten, Clog Maker 28 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 3 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 8 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 136 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sawyer 8 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 114 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 552 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coal Miner 160 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 11 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 8 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 32 Show data context -
  Paviour 6 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 7 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 9 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 180 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blacksmith 58 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 6 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 6 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 432 Show data context 19 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 6 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 1 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 298 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 64 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 14 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 6 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 18 Show data context 267 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 18 Show data context 267 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 19 Show data context 1,430 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 15 Show data context 1,429 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.)