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. 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 5 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 1 Show data context -
  Police 6 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 4 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 157 Show data context 130 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 8 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 7 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 16 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 18 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 8 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 3 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 6 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 6 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist - 1 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 8 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 7 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 11 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Photographer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 3 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 59 Show data context 1,020 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 8 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 32 Show data context 948 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 17 Show data context 16 Show data context
  College, Club Service - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 7 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 16 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 32 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 135 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 13 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 6 Show data context -
  Accountant 3 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 69 Show data context -
  Banker 4 Show data context -
  Bank Service 7 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 1 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 100 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 12 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 5 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 24 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 9 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 21 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 27 Show data context -
  Farmer, Grazier 5 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 3 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 2 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 14 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 25 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 20 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 58 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3 Show data context -
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 34 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 5 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 11 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 63 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 14 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 14 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 10 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Needle Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 13 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker - 2 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker - 1 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 157 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Builder 4 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 9 Show data context -
  Mason 4 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 2 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 22 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 28 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  French Polisher 3 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 2 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 6 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 2 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 12 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 5 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 3 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 4 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 2 Show data context -
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 11 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 11 Show data context 27 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 167 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 9 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 10 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 4 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 11 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 6 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 2 Show data context -
  Baker 14 Show data context -
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 2 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 193 Show data context 233 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture - 21 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 8 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher - 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 124 Show data context 193 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 4 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 29 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Embroiderer 1 Show data context -
  Others 6 Show data context -
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 195 Show data context 263 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tailor 57 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 4 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 32 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 54 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 24 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 46 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 6 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 4 Show data context -
  Currier 8 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 58 Show data context 28 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Sawyer 5 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Stainer - 2 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 11 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer - 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 99 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coal Miner 21 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 3 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Paviour 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 2 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 2 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 20 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 4 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 3 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 85 Show data context 16 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 10 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 3 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  General Labourer 14 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 6 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 3 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 58 Show data context 555 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 58 Show data context 555 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 24 Show data context 584 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 21 Show data context 580 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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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.)