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. 83 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 19 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Police 28 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 9 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,581 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 25 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 335 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 4 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 16 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 51 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1,112 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 24 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 172 Show data context 244 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 4 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 8 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context -
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 28 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 9 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 13 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 14 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 8 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 51 Show data context 116 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 53 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching - 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Architect 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 4 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Art Student - 2 Show data context
  Photographer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor 3 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 213 Show data context 1,628 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 76 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 71 Show data context 1,359 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 15 Show data context 28 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 69 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 3 Show data context 166 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service - 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 74 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 2 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 9 Show data context -
  Accountant 5 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 40 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bank Service 11 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 639 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 5 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 32 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 41 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 83 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 64 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 257 Show data context -
  Pilot 79 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Boatman on Seas 14 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 40 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 2,177 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 184 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 68 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 45 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,596 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Shepherd 41 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 4 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 2 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 230 Show data context 5 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 61 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 10 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 19 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 2 Show data context -
  Printer 25 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 12 Show data context -
  Millwright 1 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 16 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 576 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Builder 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 189 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 185 Show data context -
  Mason 10 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 2 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 18 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 25 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 79 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 6 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 38 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 10 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 14 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 14 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 29 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 15 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 12 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 17 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 17 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 2 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 641 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 116 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 3 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Maltster 12 Show data context -
  Brewer 80 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Cellarman 11 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 8 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 17 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 82 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 35 Show data context -
  Baker 100 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 13 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 122 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 72 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 58 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 160 Show data context 391 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 51 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 339 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 35 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 98 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 7 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 24 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 17 Show data context -
  Currier 5 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 64 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 3 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Thatcher 10 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sawyer 15 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 4 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 6 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 249 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 13 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 7 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 14 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 41 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 13 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 7 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 2 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 9 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 92 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 9 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 552 Show data context 56 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 26 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 1 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 13 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 444 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 31 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 25 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 8 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 5 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 144 Show data context 851 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 144 Show data context 851 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 144 Show data context 4,148 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 143 Show data context 4,147 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.)