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 North Midland RegDiv Leicestershire RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 819 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 127 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 157 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 21 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Police 272 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 130 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 105 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 422 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 50 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 205 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 56 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 80 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 2,258 Show data context 2,319 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 324 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 50 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 119 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 29 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Theological Student 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 76 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 128 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 220 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 140 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dentist 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 32 Show data context 428 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 465 Show data context 1,324 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 46 Show data context 293 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 18 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 43 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 31 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 76 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 154 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Art Student 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 47 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Actor 28 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 20 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 3,659 Show data context 14,837 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 1,126 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 1,293 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 926 Show data context 11,730 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 218 Show data context 307 Show data context
  College, Club Service 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 13 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 1,061 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 20 Show data context 1,593 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 38 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 2,491 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Merchant 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 325 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 113 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 91 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 392 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 1,284 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 124 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 117 Show data context 0 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 4,409 Show data context 346 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 251 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 100 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 79 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 1,165 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 7 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 91 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 892 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 48 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 173 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 342 Show data context 210 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 1,107 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 43 Show data context 13 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 17,890 Show data context 518 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 2,994 Show data context 289 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 890 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 234 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 12,758 Show data context 207 Show data context
  Shepherd 513 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 85 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woodman 52 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 70 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 252 Show data context 12 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,079 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 32 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 664 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 61 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 117 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 40 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 147 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 657 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 75 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Bookbinder 62 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Printer 424 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 36 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,815 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 230 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 405 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 99 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 450 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 42 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  File Maker 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 232 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Needle Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 165 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 7,961 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Builder 392 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 2,589 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 2,365 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mason 382 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 206 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paperhanger 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 347 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 912 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 377 Show data context 42 Show data context
  French Polisher 32 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 38 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 135 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 982 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coachmaker 231 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheelwright 443 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 219 Show data context 4 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 249 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 221 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 205 Show data context 512 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 199 Show data context 507 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 5,994 Show data context 1,196 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 785 Show data context 173 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 19 Show data context 139 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 31 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 134 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brewer 234 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 144 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Cellarman 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 50 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 166 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 1,186 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 184 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 145 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 68 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Corn Miller 268 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 949 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 179 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 161 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 1,178 Show data context 429 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 2,431 Show data context 2,849 Show data context
  Woolstapler 46 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 358 Show data context 357 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 44 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 286 Show data context 608 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 33 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 3 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 173 Show data context 330 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 38 Show data context 161 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 96 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Net Maker 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 64 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 331 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 97 Show data context 604 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 0 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 506 Show data context 213 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 22 Show data context 378 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 244 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 23,602 Show data context 24,630 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 146 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 0 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Tailor 1,288 Show data context 575 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 71 Show data context 4,677 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 16 Show data context 2,015 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 9,388 Show data context 12,206 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 399 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 77 Show data context 204 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 12,001 Show data context 4,711 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 184 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 0 Show data context 15 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 485 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 48 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Currier 244 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 84 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context 9 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 1,814 Show data context 841 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Japanner 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 925 Show data context 488 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 169 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thatcher 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 105 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sawyer 241 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 151 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 15 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 40 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 33 Show data context 267 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 11,994 Show data context 198 Show data context
  Coal Miner 3,699 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 115 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 326 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Coalheaver 111 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 226 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 82 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 1,158 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 362 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 1,123 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 379 Show data context 115 Show data context
  Paviour 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 30 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Road Labourer 1,567 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 140 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 102 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 34 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 50 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 53 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blacksmith 1,100 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Whitesmith 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 75 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 161 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 588 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 99 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 75 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 6,877 Show data context 1,398 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 322 Show data context 319 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 85 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 408 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 81 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  General Labourer 4,732 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 632 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 303 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 41 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 203 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 50 Show data context 671 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 174 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 132 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 21 Show data context 7 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 60,470 Show data context 117,706 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 37,541 Show data context 94,313 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 22,929 Show data context 23,393 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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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.)