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. 40 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Police 12 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 9 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 5 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 92 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 20 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 2 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 7 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 10 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 5 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 1 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 34 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 23 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching - 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master - 4 Show data context
  Photographer 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 172 Show data context 936 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 78 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 34 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 54 Show data context 813 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 30 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 84 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 1 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service - 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 3 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 4 Show data context -
  Accountant 1 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 7 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 4 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 110 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 4 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 25 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 21 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 39 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook - 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service - 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 2,182 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 174 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 61 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 24 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,698 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Shepherd 118 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 6 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 15 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 2 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 82 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 104 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 4 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 5 Show data context -
  Printer 6 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 25 Show data context -
  Engine, Machine Maker 3 Show data context -
  Millwright 2 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 5 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 8 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 381 Show data context -
  Builder 13 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 134 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 2 Show data context -
  Mason 157 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 19 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 8 Show data context -
  Plumber 20 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 18 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 8 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 46 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 8 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 17 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 21 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 3 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 3 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 248 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 35 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Maltster 12 Show data context -
  Brewer 12 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 2 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 22 Show data context -
  Baker 51 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 3 Show data context -
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 54 Show data context 20 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 179 Show data context 274 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 127 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 10 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 7 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 26 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 29 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Others - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 155 Show data context 598 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 33 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 153 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 2 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 58 Show data context 378 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 57 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 3 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 8 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 3 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 3 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 7 Show data context -
  Thatcher 7 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sawyer 20 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 7 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 4 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 172 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 9 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 15 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 6 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 3 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Platelayer 13 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 16 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blacksmith 63 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 10 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 420 Show data context 37 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 16 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 20 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 329 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 35 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 3 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 6 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 6 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 63 Show data context 721 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 63 Show data context 721 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 45 Show data context 1,908 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 45 Show data context 1,908 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.)