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. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 1 Show data context -
  Police 7 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 2 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 8 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 4 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 46 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 2 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 6 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 6 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 15 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 25 Show data context 477 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 7 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 3 Show data context 351 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 10 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 70 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 2 Show data context 46 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 71 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 1 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 5 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 52 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 437 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 35 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 7 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 87 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 81 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 74 Show data context -
  Pilot 1 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 81 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 47 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 12 Show data context -
  Farmer, Grazier 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 7 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 2 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 32 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 5 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 24 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 40 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Printer 30 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 193 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 29 Show data context -
  Millwright 13 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 72 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 52 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker - 1 Show data context
  Saw Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 5 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 327 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Builder 6 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 88 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 67 Show data context -
  Mason 16 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 7 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 2 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 21 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  French Polisher 5 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 9 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 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. 16 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 5 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 7 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 4 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 107 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 26 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 62 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 7 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 10 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 74 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 46 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 10 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 13 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Drysalter 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 206 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 15 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Maltster 8 Show data context -
  Brewer 8 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 2 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 1 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 16 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 2 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 40 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 150 Show data context 198 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 114 Show data context 176 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 2 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 114 Show data context 236 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 34 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 192 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 20 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 66 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 10 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 33 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker - 1 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 8 Show data context -
  Currier 5 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 12 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 675 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 456 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 5 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Sawyer 43 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 17 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 119 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 273 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 18 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 22 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 14 Show data context -
  Slate Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 1 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 5 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lapidary 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 88 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 46 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 7 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer - 1 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 691 Show data context 88 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 13 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 29 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 558 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 47 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 7 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 8 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 8 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 47 Show data context 626 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 47 Show data context 626 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 46 Show data context 1,817 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 40 Show data context 1,810 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.)