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".

List Sussex RegC Steyning RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 168 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 4 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 45 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 53 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 18 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 20 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 226 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 79 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 47 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 14 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 18 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 12 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 39 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 16 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 571 Show data context 651 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 59 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 1 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Theological Student 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 51 Show data context -
  Law Student 6 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 40 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 55 Show data context -
  Dentist 10 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife - 2 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 97 Show data context 320 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 39 Show data context 152 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 27 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 10 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 26 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Sculptor 2 Show data context -
  Architect 25 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 20 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Art Student 5 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Photographer 23 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Actor 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 882 Show data context 5,146 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 257 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 154 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 371 Show data context 4,613 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 68 Show data context 44 Show data context
  College, Club Service 3 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 11 Show data context -
  Charwoman 2 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 14 Show data context 399 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 10 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 400 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Merchant 28 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 22 Show data context -
  Accountant 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 177 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Banker 6 Show data context -
  Bank Service 37 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,053 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 48 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 4 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 145 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 141 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 187 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 18 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 13 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 310 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Pilot 8 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 2 Show data context -
  Boatman on Seas 7 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 9 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 5 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 74 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,633 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 102 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 31 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 32 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,019 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Shepherd 53 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 29 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 2 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 9 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 338 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 156 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 108 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 8 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 6 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 24 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 77 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Printer 42 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 339 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 61 Show data context -
  Millwright 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 134 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 66 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 5 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,828 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Builder 133 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 645 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 435 Show data context -
  Mason 73 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 6 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 151 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 9 Show data context -
  Plumber 51 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 200 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 45 Show data context 2 Show data context
  French Polisher 9 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 33 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 3 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 4 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 3 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 161 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coachmaker 62 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 24 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 49 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 22 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 94 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 19 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 60 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 15 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 47 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 922 Show data context 276 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 82 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 55 Show data context 179 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Maltster 12 Show data context -
  Brewer 57 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cellarman 11 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 33 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 65 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 4 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 106 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 19 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 15 Show data context -
  Baker 129 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 17 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 52 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 3 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 195 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 9 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 106 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 2 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 5 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 92 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 248 Show data context 676 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 79 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 4 Show data context 585 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 4 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 125 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 20 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 26 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 10 Show data context -
  Currier 1 Show data context -
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 135 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 10 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 7 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Sawyer 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 8 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 5 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 15 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 2 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 585 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coal Miner 6 Show data context -
  Mine Service 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 29 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 9 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 57 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 5 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 150 Show data context -
  Paviour 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 3 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor - 1 Show data context
  Platelayer 18 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 50 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 13 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 20 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 133 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 12 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 7 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 1 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 8 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 3 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,618 Show data context 78 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 45 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 3 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 34 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 8 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,348 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 70 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 56 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 7 Show data context 10 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 546 Show data context 2,126 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 546 Show data context 2,126 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 376 Show data context 7,503 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 364 Show data context 7,501 Show data context

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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