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".

List West Derby PLU/RegD	West Derby AP/CP/Ch

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	574	16
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	1	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	217	14
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	96	-
Prison Service, &c.	2	-
Police	162	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	78	1
Other Local or County Official	18	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	60	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	4	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	17	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	22	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Seaman, R.N.	4	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	5	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	936	949
Clergymen (Established Church)	25	-
Roman Catholic Priest	10	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	15	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	13	6
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	58
Theological Student	8	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	8	4
Barrister, Solicitor	53	-
Law Student	7	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	146	1
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	35	-
Dentist	16	-
Medical Student, Assistant	27	-
Midwife	-	16
Subordinate Medical Service	5	187
Schoolmaster	108	380
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	29	139
School Service, and others connected with teaching	12	9
Author, Editor, Journalist	24	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	17	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	9	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	7	-
Civil Engineer	43	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	22	-
Painter (artist)	49	9
Engraver (artist)	11	1
Sculptor	8	-
Architect	36	-
Musician, Music Master	99	95
Art Student	13	6
Photographer	35	20
Actor	7	16
Art, Music, Theatre Service	11	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	3	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	22	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	679	6,541
Domestic Coachman, Groom	148	1
Domestic Gardener	94	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	133	5,153
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	11	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	250	213
College, Club Service	7	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	3	22
Cook (not domestic)	13	6
Charwoman	-	389
Washing and Bathing Service	13	727
Hospital and Institution Service	6	26
Others engaged in Service	1	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,469	89
Merchant	99	1
Broker, Agent, Factor	380	4
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	55	-
Accountant	103	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	17	22
Commercial Traveller	306	3
Commercial Clerk	2,189	54
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	6	-
Banker	3	-
Bank Service	61	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	8	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	242	4
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,975	52
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	163	-
Railway Guard	62	1
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	50	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	575	8
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	59	4
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	480	3
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	780	6
Tramway Companies' Service	6	-
Inland Navigation Service	3	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	12	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	41	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	472	1
Pilot	29	-
Ship Steward, Cook	128	9
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	168	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	277	2
Meter, Weigher	24	1
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	618	3
Telegraph, Telephone Service	28	14
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	698	28
Farmer, Grazier	40	5
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	16	-
Farm Bailiff	17	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	322	20
Shepherd	17	-
Woodman	2	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	10	1
Gardener (not domestic)	274	2
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	311	3
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	11	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	159	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	22	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	72	-
Drover	40	-
Gamekeeper	2	1
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	3	2
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Fisherman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	635	64
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	51	6
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	8	-
Bookbinder	59	41
Printer	439	5
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	13	7
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	63	2
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	3
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	775	24
Engine, Machine Maker	89	6
Millwright	15	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	190	1
Boiler Maker	42	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	2	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	5	-
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	12	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	7	1
File Maker	8	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Domestic Implement Maker	2	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	248	3
Philosophical Instrument Maker	26	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	20	2
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	29	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	6	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	58	2
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	4	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	6
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	3	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	3	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	4,159	124
Builder	112	-
Carpenter, Joiner	1,052	6
Bricklayer	411	2
Mason	337	3
Slater, Tiler	43	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	285	-
Paperhanger	57	-
Plumber	404	2
Painter, Glazier	766	2
Cabinet Maker	345	82
French Polisher	63	7
Furniture Broker, Dealer	45	16
Locksmith, Bellhanger	53	-
Gas Fitter	66	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	21	-
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	6	1
Others	3	1
Wood Carver	18	-
Carver, Gilder	61	-
Dealer in Works of Art	5	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	6	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	405	4
Coachmaker	213	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	8	-
Wheelwright	110	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	5	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	66	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	198	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	43	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	54	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	15	1
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	29	-
Sail Maker	57	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	189	10
Dye, Paint Manufacture	11	2
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	3	1
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	6	-
Chemist, Druggist	124	7
Manufacturing Chemist	36	-
Alkali Manufacture	5	-
Drysalter	4	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	130	158
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	126	158
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	4	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	2,334	550
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	259	37
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	94
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	18	13
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	88	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	23	15
Cellarman	38	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	80	2
Milkseller, Dairyman	93	18
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	417	26
Provision Curer, Dealer	166	41
Poulterer, Game Dealer	16	3
Fishmonger	55	16
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	88	6
Corn Miller	45	-
Baker	305	20
Confectioner, Pastrycook	60	164
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	127	30
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	6	-
Sugar Refiner	20	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	388	61
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	39	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	840	431
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	4	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	3	-
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	7	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	3	2
Ribbon Manufacture	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	8	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	217	7
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	50	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	4	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	9
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	41
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	193	168
Mat Maker, Seller	17	-
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	2
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	6	3
Weaver (undefined)	-	3
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	19	9
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	6
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	7	1
Manchester Warehouseman	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	286	146
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	21
Trimming Maker, Dealer	2	6
Embroiderer	1	5
Others	1	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	967	2,473
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	27	20
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	4	10
Tailor	494	207
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	5	1,919
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	3	254
Hosiery Manufacture	-	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	17	5
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	308	46
Patten, Clog Maker	23	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	79	3
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	4	5
Accoutrement Maker	-	2
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	101	37
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	26	5
Soap Boiler, Maker	3	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Manure Manufacture	2	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Others	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	10	6
Tanner, Fellmonger	5	1
Currier	16	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	7	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	2	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	25	8
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	14
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	419	100
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	36	-
Oil and Colourman	4	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Japanner	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	9	1
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	2	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	24	9
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	12	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	49	4
Sawyer	22	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	15	4
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	99	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	16	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	16	4
Envelope Maker	-	6
Stationer, Law Stationer	84	51
Card, Pattern Card Maker	1	-
Paper Stainer	1	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	4	20
Ticket, Label Writer	10	-
Others	8	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	1,958	37
Coal Miner	8	-
Lead Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	6	-
Coal Merchant	134	8
Coalheaver	44	-
Gas Works Service	74	-
Stone Quarrier	50	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	12	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	4	-
Limeburner	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	4	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	177	-
Paviour	80	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	4	-
Road Labourer	43	-
Platelayer	62	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	127	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	7	-
Glass Manufacture	26	4
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	29	9
Salt Maker, Dealer	5	-
Waterworks Service	18	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	48	4
Gold, Silver, Beater	1	-
Others	1	1
[Iron Manufacture]	228	1
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	260	1
Whitesmith	100	-
Nail Manufacture	2	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	83	2
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	55	-
[Coppersmith]	16	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	82	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	7	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	108	-
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	-	3
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	6	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	18	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	2
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	1	-
Others	3	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,675	365
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	107	193
Pawnbroker	104	4
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	24	18
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	47	4
Contractor (undefined)	15	-
General Labourer	1,979	23
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	149	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	117	26
Apprentice (undefined)	46	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	78	8
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	9	87
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	31	2
Town Drainage Service	5	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	14	1
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	11	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	524	4,141
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	524	4,141
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	326	15,133
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	31	8
[Blank field, or illegible]	295	15,125

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.)

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