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. 176 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 49 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 29 Show data context -
  Prison Service, &c. - 1 Show data context
  Police 56 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 30 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 4 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 225 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 9 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 15 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 6 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 102 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 3 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 45 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 557 Show data context 675 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 36 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 12 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 15 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 5 Show data context
  Theological Student 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 10 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 48 Show data context -
  Law Student 7 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 25 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 11 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 7 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 5 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 131 Show data context 308 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 48 Show data context 162 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 15 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 12 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Sculptor 3 Show data context -
  Architect 18 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 34 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context -
  Photographer 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Actor 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 8 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 500 Show data context 4,466 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 79 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 91 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 143 Show data context 3,589 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 158 Show data context 90 Show data context
  College, Club Service 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Charwoman - 159 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 14 Show data context 582 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 7 Show data context 36 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 292 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Merchant 13 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 31 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 22 Show data context -
  Accountant 15 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 25 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 139 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Banker 3 Show data context -
  Bank Service 20 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 22 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,637 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 31 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 11 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 123 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 57 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 100 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 186 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 21 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 66 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 759 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pilot 5 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 15 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 6 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 5 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 181 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,484 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 105 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 29 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 37 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,045 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Shepherd 27 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 7 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 2 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 3 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 216 Show data context 4 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 403 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 55 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 4 Show data context -
  Drover 2 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Fisherman 327 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 103 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 20 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 8 Show data context -
  Printer 72 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 79 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 10 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 10 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 35 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 3 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,795 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Builder 121 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 525 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 459 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 42 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 94 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 17 Show data context -
  Plumber 94 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 285 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 76 Show data context 11 Show data context
  French Polisher 8 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 4 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 38 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 11 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 100 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 49 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 25 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 106 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 14 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 4 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 6 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 22 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 46 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 39 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 7 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 21 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 18 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 3 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,259 Show data context 682 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 172 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 41 Show data context 536 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Maltster 14 Show data context -
  Brewer 61 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 9 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 30 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 64 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 165 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 70 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn Miller 12 Show data context -
  Baker 205 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 25 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 73 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 235 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 15 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 142 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Net Maker 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 114 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 367 Show data context 680 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 144 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 571 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 72 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 184 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 22 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 16 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner - 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 8 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 100 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 14 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Thatcher 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 5 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 6 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 542 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 28 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 16 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 78 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 4 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 115 Show data context -
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 34 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 10 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 10 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 121 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 20 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,160 Show data context 141 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 47 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 85 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 118 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 750 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 43 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 61 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 36 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 10 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 581 Show data context 2,601 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 581 Show data context 2,601 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 199 Show data context 6,189 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 187 Show data context 6,185 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.)