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. 142 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Police 73 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 10 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 417 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 114 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 281 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 15 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 427 Show data context 256 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 16 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 8 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 13 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 4 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 16 Show data context -
  Law Student 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 40 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 26 Show data context -
  Dentist 6 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Midwife - 5 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 13 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 91 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 5 Show data context 14 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 3 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 10 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 3 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 3 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 7 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 9 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Architect 13 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 49 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Photographer 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Actor 15 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 5 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 215 Show data context 3,069 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 65 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 73 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 28 Show data context 2,681 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 5 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 28 Show data context 46 Show data context
  College, Club Service 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 196 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 5 Show data context 126 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 8 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 736 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 63 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 26 Show data context -
  Accountant 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 88 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 447 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 41 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,131 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 17 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 13 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 44 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 304 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 9 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 40 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 547 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 26 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 12 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook - 2 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 68 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 384 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 156 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 35 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 149 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 37 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 98 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 69 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 11 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5 Show data context -
  Drover 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 4 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 133 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 93 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 7 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 794 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 152 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Millwright 39 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 143 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 25 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 345 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 8 Show data context -
  File Maker 3 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 1 Show data context -
  Needle Maker - 1 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 25 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 4 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 7 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 8 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 2 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,459 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Builder 30 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 427 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 159 Show data context -
  Mason 327 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 60 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 92 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 214 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 66 Show data context 10 Show data context
  French Polisher 11 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 13 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 2 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art - 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 112 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 18 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 63 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 26 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 56 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 39 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 5 Show data context -
  Drysalter 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 5 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,163 Show data context 327 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 139 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 10 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 62 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Cellarman 7 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 221 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 41 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 36 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 61 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 40 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 101 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 5 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 343 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 17 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 6,320 Show data context 9,765 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 26 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture - 6 Show data context
  Fuller 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 35 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 5 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 9 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 5,531 Show data context 8,780 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 109 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 64 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 16 Show data context
  [Others] 3 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 18 Show data context 155 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 44 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 258 Show data context 447 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 91 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 88 Show data context 105 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,237 Show data context 1,365 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 653 Show data context 586 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 206 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 4 Show data context 596 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 4 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 210 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 106 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 40 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 7 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 140 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 4 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 6 Show data context -
  Currier 57 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 52 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 241 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman - 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Japanner 12 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 76 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 30 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 5 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 67 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 14 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 3 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 3,193 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1,175 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lead Miner 3 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mine Service 8 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 80 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 32 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 36 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 41 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 3 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 6 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 161 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 33 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 11 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 12 Show data context -
  Platelayer 68 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 202 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 38 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 5 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 793 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 3 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 184 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 3 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 29 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 23 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 89 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 77 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer - 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 2 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 26 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 2 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,789 Show data context 290 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 51 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 69 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,074 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 272 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 151 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 51 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 59 Show data context 31 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 8 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 15 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 4 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 216 Show data context 1,571 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 216 Show data context 1,571 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 183 Show data context 6,552 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 17 Show data context 15 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 166 Show data context 6,537 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.)