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. 359 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 72 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 82 Show data context -
  Prison Service, &c. 27 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Police 88 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 80 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 9 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 61 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 28 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 4 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 22 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 3 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). 973 Show data context 708 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 10 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 34 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 17 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 2 Show data context -
  Theological Student 12 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 24 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 48 Show data context -
  Law Student 5 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 106 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 45 Show data context -
  Dentist 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 14 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 17 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 149 Show data context 403 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 19 Show data context 77 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 12 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 8 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 47 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 8 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 30 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 27 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 71 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 47 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 71 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Art Student 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Photographer 22 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Actor 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 15 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 641 Show data context 5,688 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 115 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 194 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 80 Show data context 4,630 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 135 Show data context 124 Show data context
  College, Club Service 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 337 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 9 Show data context 436 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 70 Show data context 135 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 3,000 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Merchant 127 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 267 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 57 Show data context -
  Accountant 59 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 139 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 527 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 1,598 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 68 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 8 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 145 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 3,042 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 197 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 71 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 34 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 554 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 18 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 165 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 850 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 10 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 6 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 50 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 3 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 3 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 553 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 462 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 26 Show data context 15 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 534 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 124 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 50 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 12 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 253 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 188 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 142 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 15 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 6 Show data context -
  Drover 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 4 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 435 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 34 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 35 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Printer 280 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,744 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 312 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Millwright 71 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 463 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 141 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 464 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 35 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  File Maker 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Saw Maker 8 Show data context -
  Pin Maker - 2 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 9 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 26 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 23 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 12 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 29 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 3 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 14 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,949 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Builder 73 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 1,033 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 376 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 240 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 52 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 70 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 17 Show data context -
  Plumber 294 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 445 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 170 Show data context 33 Show data context
  French Polisher 20 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 22 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 16 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 22 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wood Carver 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 42 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 11 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 10 Show data context 18 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 695 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coachmaker 332 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 161 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 131 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Others 14 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 8 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 515 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 47 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 83 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 303 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Drysalter 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 57 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 40 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 17 Show data context 6 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,765 Show data context 529 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 103 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 8 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 14 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 83 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 114 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Cellarman 14 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 59 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 4 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 278 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 93 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Fishmonger 74 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 236 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 48 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 144 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 377 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 17 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 5,135 Show data context 6,922 Show data context
  Woolstapler 3 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 19 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 17 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Blanket Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Fuller 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 54 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others - 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 291 Show data context 803 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 62 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 2,205 Show data context 4,819 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1,217 Show data context 182 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 215 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 35 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 13 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 101 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 52 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller - 2 Show data context
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 28 Show data context 143 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 373 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 80 Show data context 222 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 11 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 68 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 206 Show data context 165 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 18 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Embroiderer 2 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Others 8 Show data context 41 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,425 Show data context 2,412 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 173 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 6 Show data context
  Tailor 603 Show data context 286 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 27 Show data context 1,487 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 22 Show data context 414 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 18 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 342 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 117 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 69 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 46 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 324 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 12 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 90 Show data context -
  Currier 62 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 47 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 55 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 7 Show data context 11 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 743 Show data context 318 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 35 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 51 Show data context -
  Japanner 12 Show data context 5 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 86 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 51 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 53 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sawyer 99 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 7 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 42 Show data context 151 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 89 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 46 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Envelope Maker - 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 59 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 51 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 10 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 4,718 Show data context 134 Show data context
  Coal Miner 703 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 13 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 103 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Coalheaver 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 97 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 5 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 5 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 300 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paviour 65 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 25 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 8 Show data context -
  Platelayer 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 196 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 181 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 27 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 6 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 67 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 3 Show data context -
  Lapidary 1 Show data context -
  Others 11 Show data context 27 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 1,602 Show data context 14 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 18 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 498 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 14 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 72 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 31 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 131 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 19 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 65 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 5 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 223 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 34 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 3,154 Show data context 590 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 110 Show data context 162 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 51 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 133 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 62 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 17 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,852 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 417 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 280 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 43 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 156 Show data context 94 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 33 Show data context 184 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 59 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 19 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 15 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 18 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 7 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 496 Show data context 2,709 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 496 Show data context 2,709 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 336 Show data context 16,429 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 57 Show data context 25 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 279 Show data context 16,404 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".

This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.


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.)