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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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 441 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 43 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 48 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 61 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 5 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Police 239 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 22 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 4 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,390 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 73 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 1,280 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 17 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 7 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 408 Show data context 270 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 24 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 2 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher - 2 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 18 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 65 Show data context -
  Law Student 12 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 48 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 29 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 10 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 21 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 7 Show data context 68 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 3 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 6 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 41 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 36 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Photographer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Actor 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 8 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 8 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 1,495 Show data context 3,934 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 230 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 5 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 963 Show data context 3,227 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 14 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 206 Show data context 74 Show data context
  College, Club Service 14 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 42 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 215 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 11 Show data context 366 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 3 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 412 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Merchant 34 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 40 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 9 Show data context -
  Accountant 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 5 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 28 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 236 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Banker 10 Show data context -
  Bank Service 19 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 16 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 698 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 10 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 188 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 92 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 25 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 313 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 40 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Woodman 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 122 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 99 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 17 Show data context -
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 114 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 14 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Printer 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 6 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 73 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 14 Show data context -
  Millwright 2 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 14 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 10 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 9 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 8 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 604 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Builder 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 122 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 96 Show data context -
  Mason 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 21 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 39 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 146 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 37 Show data context 11 Show data context
  French Polisher 5 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 3 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 26 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 3 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 7 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 4 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 11 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 81 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coachmaker 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 5 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 26 Show data context 3 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 3 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 23 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 13 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 464 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 60 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 8 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 21 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brewer 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Cellarman 15 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 14 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 25 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 59 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 29 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Baker 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 22 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 2 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 41 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 195 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp - 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 173 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 6 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 271 Show data context 696 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tailor 124 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 411 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 141 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context -
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 96 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 29 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 4 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 18 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Currier 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 75 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 9 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 6 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 12 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Envelope Maker - 6 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Paper Stainer - 3 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 196 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 12 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 3 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 2 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 1 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 4 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 25 Show data context -
  Gold, Silver, Beater 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blacksmith 28 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 13 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 14 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 7 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 475 Show data context 144 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 61 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 14 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 34 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 287 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 18 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 36 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 22 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 16 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 243 Show data context 703 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 243 Show data context 703 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 157 Show data context 2,943 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 157 Show data context 2,943 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.)