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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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 96 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 21 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 15 Show data context -
  Police 39 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 18 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 10 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 8 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 251 Show data context 210 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 13 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 8 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 3 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 11 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 8 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 50 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 3 Show data context 25 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 3 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 3 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 6 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 14 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 4 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 9 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 19 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Art Student 4 Show data context -
  Photographer 6 Show data context -
  Actor 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 10 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 66 Show data context 1,763 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 17 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 6 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 27 Show data context 1,439 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 12 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 87 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 159 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 377 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Merchant 8 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 28 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 8 Show data context -
  Accountant 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 45 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 242 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 15 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 692 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 70 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 43 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 22 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 138 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 22 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 178 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 7 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 72 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 4 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 36 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 92 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 3 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 177 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 5 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 111 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 4 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 40 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 4 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 65 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer - 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Printer 47 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 298 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 35 Show data context -
  Millwright 4 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 56 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 10 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  File Maker 24 Show data context -
  Steel Pen Maker - 3 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 19 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 6 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 18 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,319 Show data context 96 Show data context
  Builder 21 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 208 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 297 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mason 29 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 19 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 40 Show data context -
  Plumber 15 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 151 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 57 Show data context 12 Show data context
  French Polisher 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 301 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 153 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 4 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 15 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,772 Show data context 819 Show data context
  Coachmaker 43 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 34 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 25 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 1,667 Show data context 819 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 7 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 7 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 11 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 6 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 5 Show data context 11 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 703 Show data context 165 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 96 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 23 Show data context -
  Brewer 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 28 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cellarman 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 105 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 7 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fishmonger 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 20 Show data context -
  Baker 100 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 23 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 39 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 161 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 116 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Net Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 3 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 3 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 75 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 11 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 436 Show data context 839 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 12 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 140 Show data context 181 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 420 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 34 Show data context 170 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 207 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 28 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Accoutrement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 489 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner - 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 41 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 287 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 142 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 3 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 142 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 18 Show data context 53 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others - 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Sawyer 26 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 3,581 Show data context 352 Show data context
  Coal Miner 395 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 42 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mine Service 14 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 48 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coalheaver 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 48 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 26 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Limeburner 19 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 6 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 49 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Paviour 5 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 31 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 68 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 65 Show data context 5 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 1,182 Show data context 21 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 144 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 3 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 290 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 58 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 380 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 20 Show data context 23 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 291 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 3 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 112 Show data context 217 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 2 Show data context -
  Others 76 Show data context 4 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,231 Show data context 277 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 23 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 12 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 26 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 7 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  General Labourer 627 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 113 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 325 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 10 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 80 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 6 Show data context 46 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 12 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 8 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 120 Show data context 909 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 120 Show data context 909 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 205 Show data context 6,731 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 21 Show data context 6 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 184 Show data context 6,725 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.)