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. 336 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 107 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 48 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. - 1 Show data context
  Police 112 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 5 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 21 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 6 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 949 Show data context 726 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 45 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 9 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 20 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 12 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 11 Show data context
  Theological Student 37 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 45 Show data context -
  Law Student 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 97 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 54 Show data context -
  Dentist 34 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 41 Show data context -
  Midwife - 4 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 15 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 123 Show data context 428 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 18 Show data context 28 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 9 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 23 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 3 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 7 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 3 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 42 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 21 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 31 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 13 Show data context -
  Sculptor 7 Show data context -
  Architect 38 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 74 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Art Student 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 28 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Actor 15 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 18 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 408 Show data context 4,168 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 91 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 20 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 55 Show data context 3,463 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 143 Show data context 145 Show data context
  College, Club Service 21 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 31 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 232 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 14 Show data context 237 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 7 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,753 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Merchant 14 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 117 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 41 Show data context -
  Accountant 42 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 28 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 446 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 892 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 64 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 6 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 98 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,397 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 19 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 40 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 11 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 300 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 120 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 391 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 11 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 11 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 172 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 275 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 9 Show data context 8 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 191 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 56 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 6 Show data context -
  Woodman 4 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 91 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 129 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 97 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 624 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 55 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bookbinder 79 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Printer 365 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 25 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 92 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 916 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 250 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Millwright 61 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 217 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 29 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 126 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 4 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context -
  File Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saw Maker 5 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 56 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 9 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 26 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 9 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 4 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 67 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 4 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,526 Show data context 175 Show data context
  Builder 71 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 584 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bricklayer 369 Show data context -
  Mason 359 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 20 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 79 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 13 Show data context -
  Plumber 179 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 339 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 308 Show data context 67 Show data context
  French Polisher 40 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 12 Show data context 58 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 23 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 53 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 4 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 223 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Coachmaker 108 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Others 9 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 62 Show data context 4 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 216 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 131 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 22 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 95 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 92 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,573 Show data context 400 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 126 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 15 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 23 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Maltster 30 Show data context -
  Brewer 80 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 45 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 31 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 24 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 82 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 313 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 68 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 54 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 34 Show data context -
  Baker 43 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 59 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 101 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 386 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 2,479 Show data context 1,333 Show data context
  Woolstapler 8 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 692 Show data context 485 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 46 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 199 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Blanket Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Fuller 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 310 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 10 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 57 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 11 Show data context 295 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 359 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 285 Show data context 133 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 26 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 40 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 6 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 362 Show data context 131 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,599 Show data context 2,720 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 74 Show data context 170 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tailor 634 Show data context 632 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 12 Show data context 1,337 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 3 Show data context 383 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 35 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 733 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 8 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 82 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1,283 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 24 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 100 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 273 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 760 Show data context 94 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 94 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 17 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 321 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 25 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Japanner 2 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 22 Show data context -
  Sawyer 34 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 27 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 21 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 70 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 2 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 40 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 4 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 9 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,544 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Coal Miner 25 Show data context -
  Ironstone Miner 3 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 58 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coalheaver 29 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 30 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 69 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 17 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 2 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 35 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 56 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 18 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 3 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 66 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 4 Show data context -
  Lapidary 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others - 3 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 541 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 6 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 169 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 48 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 21 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 91 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 5 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 62 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 34 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 3 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 20 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,046 Show data context 185 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 48 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 33 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 30 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 33 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 8 Show data context -
  General Labourer 449 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 158 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 221 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 21 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 33 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 12 Show data context 70 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 53 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 29 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 11 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 315 Show data context 1,425 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 315 Show data context 1,425 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 322 Show data context 12,256 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 313 Show data context 12,251 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.)