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. 57 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 22 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Police 20 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 11 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 5 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 148 Show data context 130 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 12 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 4 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 6 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 9 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 9 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 4 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 47 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 18 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 16 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 8 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Actor 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 6 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 62 Show data context 1,312 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 24 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 23 Show data context 1,150 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 4 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 3 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 73 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 57 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 247 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 15 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 4 Show data context -
  Accountant 3 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 26 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 184 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 3 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 11 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 454 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 18 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 63 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 8 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 138 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 10 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 134 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 13 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 44 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service - 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 197 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 126 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Shepherd 5 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 30 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 43 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 38 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 1 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Printer 19 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 239 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 22 Show data context -
  Millwright 15 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 67 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 41 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context -
  File Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 9 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 431 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Builder 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 115 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 198 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mason 16 Show data context -
  Plumber 11 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 1 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 10 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 9 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 22 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 11 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 484 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 119 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 2 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Maltster 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 31 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 2 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 89 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 5 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 15 Show data context -
  Baker 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 9 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 25 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 100 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 32 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 29 Show data context 6 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 189 Show data context 409 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 47 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 3 Show data context 312 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 18 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 113 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 17 Show data context 1 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 2 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker - 1 Show data context
  Currier 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 57 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 11 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Sawyer 15 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 3 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 7 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 5,101 Show data context 635 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1,048 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 37 Show data context -
  Tin Miner 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 75 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mine Service 35 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 35 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 37 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Limeburner 3 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 49 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 16 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 230 Show data context 270 Show data context
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 12 Show data context -
  Platelayer 23 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 11 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 40 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 720 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 2 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 2,022 Show data context 20 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 185 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 145 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 174 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 12 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 57 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 30 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 8 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 10 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 4 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,251 Show data context 84 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 12 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 6 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 14 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 845 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 142 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 144 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 73 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 6 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 3 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 130 Show data context 763 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 130 Show data context 763 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 259 Show data context 5,723 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 253 Show data context 5,716 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.)