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. 178 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 33 Show data context -
  Police 114 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 14 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 131 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 6 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 109 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 3 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 213 Show data context 213 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 5 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 3 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 24 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 10 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 7 Show data context -
  Midwife - 6 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 65 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 7 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 9 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 4 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 10 Show data context -
  Architect 6 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 19 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Art Student - 1 Show data context
  Photographer 5 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Actor 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 83 Show data context 1,315 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 21 Show data context 900 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 43 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 2 Show data context 236 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 522 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 5 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 72 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 366 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Bank Service 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,855 Show data context 174 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 247 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Guard 81 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 43 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 698 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 10 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 68 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 381 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 6 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 73 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 8 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 3 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 72 Show data context 160 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 154 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 10 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 107 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 4 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 72 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 2 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist - 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 27 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 75 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 64 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 3 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 187 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 8 Show data context -
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bookbinder 10 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Printer 139 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 26 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller - 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,593 Show data context 479 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 76 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Millwright 26 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 206 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 43 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 280 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  File Maker 31 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 2 Show data context -
  Pin Maker 11 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Needle Maker - 2 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 17 Show data context 283 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) - 3 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 45 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 31 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 11 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 79 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 579 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 14 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,486 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Builder 44 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 406 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bricklayer 384 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 51 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 25 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 43 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 12 Show data context -
  Plumber 42 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 243 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 76 Show data context 28 Show data context
  French Polisher 9 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 31 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Wood Carver 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 510 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Coachmaker 102 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 246 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 62 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 20 Show data context -
  Others 30 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 50 Show data context 19 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 66 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 19 Show data context 110 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 19 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 12 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 7 Show data context 9 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 975 Show data context 194 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 90 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 14 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Maltster 34 Show data context -
  Brewer 68 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 59 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Cellarman 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 38 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 138 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 21 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn Miller 17 Show data context -
  Baker 178 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 26 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 70 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 3 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 130 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 96 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 25 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) - 2 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 54 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 16 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 585 Show data context 1,256 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 140 Show data context 164 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 556 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 7 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 4 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 158 Show data context 264 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 207 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 34 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 21 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 94 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 3 Show data context -
  Currier 17 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 43 Show data context 33 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 316 Show data context 210 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 5 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 12 Show data context 34 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 40 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sawyer 65 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 52 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 32 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 36 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 12 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker - 1 Show data context
  Paper Stainer - 5 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 90 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 4,037 Show data context 878 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context -
  Mine Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 7 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 79 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coalheaver 37 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 198 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 38 Show data context -
  Paviour 8 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 26 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 109 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 309 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 6 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 127 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lapidary 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 17 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 375 Show data context 22 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 80 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Blacksmith 377 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Whitesmith 14 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 132 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 21 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 42 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 25 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 119 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 137 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1,040 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 37 Show data context 185 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 162 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 181 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 42 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 64 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 37 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others 70 Show data context 7 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 2,006 Show data context 501 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 49 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 20 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 42 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 23 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,334 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 138 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 254 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 82 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 52 Show data context 65 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 11 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 18 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 5 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 125 Show data context 724 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 125 Show data context 724 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 232 Show data context 8,548 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 34 Show data context 17 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 198 Show data context 8,531 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.)