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".

Show West Derby PLU/RegD table	Everton SubD	Everton CP/Ch Kirkdale CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	1,031	40
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	328	21
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	147	-
Prison Service, &c.	8	-
Police	457	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	84	18
Other Local or County Official	7	1
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	234	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	10	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	123	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	12	-
Army Pensioner	67	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	3	-
Seaman, R.N.	6	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	4	-
Navy Pensioner	9	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	839	853
Clergymen (Established Church)	32	-
Roman Catholic Priest	21	1
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	28	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	33	12
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	16
Theological Student	7	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	7	7
Barrister, Solicitor	11	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	119	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	51	-
Dentist	14	-
Medical Student, Assistant	29	-
Midwife	-	28
Subordinate Medical Service	8	123
Schoolmaster	160	449
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	20	58
School Service, and others connected with teaching	20	17
Author, Editor, Journalist	13	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	13	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	7	-
Civil Engineer	18	-
Mining Engineer	3	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	7	-
Painter (artist)	32	7
Engraver (artist)	4	-
Sculptor	6	-
Architect	22	-
Musician, Music Master	91	93
Art Student	3	3
Photographer	24	15
Actor	8	18
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	2
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	7	3
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	19	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	476	4,762
Domestic Coachman, Groom	128	1
Domestic Gardener	28	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	37	3,651
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	7	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	226	151
College, Club Service	4	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	3	36
Cook (not domestic)	26	6
Charwoman	-	500
Washing and Bathing Service	8	391
Hospital and Institution Service	7	23
Others engaged in Service	2	2
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,246	83
Merchant	35	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	176	4
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	42	1
Accountant	71	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	16	24
Commercial Traveller	188	1
Commercial Clerk	2,433	46
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Banker	2	-
Bank Service	51	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	2	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	229	7
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	6,056	59
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	21	-
Railway Guard	5	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	14	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	589	2
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	66	2
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	289	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	1,226	5
Tramway Companies' Service	8	-
Inland Navigation Service	6	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	51	1
Navigation Service (on shore)	13	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1,024	1
Pilot	75	-
Ship Steward, Cook	228	21
Boatman on Seas	-	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	811	3
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	444	4
Meter, Weigher	29	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	1,126	6
Telegraph, Telephone Service	31	13
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	126	24
Farmer, Grazier	10	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	100	19
Shepherd	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	6	3
Gardener (not domestic)	3	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	185	3
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	12	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	120	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	25	1
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	11	-
Drover	5	-
Gamekeeper	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Fisherman	8	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	704	151
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	40	9
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	2	2
Bookbinder	76	128
Printer	501	8
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	17	4
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	66	-
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	1	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,146	17
Engine, Machine Maker	176	1
Millwright	56	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	352	1
Boiler Maker	248	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	-	1
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	5	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	5	-
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	3	-
Needle Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	177	2
Philosophical Instrument Maker	25	1
Electrical Apparatus Maker	19	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	23	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	2	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	36	1
Type Cutter, Founder	2	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	2	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	3	9
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	3	1
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	4,455	123
Builder	86	-
Carpenter, Joiner	1,339	6
Bricklayer	462	1
Mason	367	1
Slater, Tiler	72	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	322	3
Paperhanger	185	2
Plumber	428	-
Painter, Glazier	713	3
Cabinet Maker	219	78
French Polisher	54	7
Furniture Broker, Dealer	33	11
Locksmith, Bellhanger	3	-
Gas Fitter	61	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	21	2
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	4	-
Wood Carver	16	-
Carver, Gilder	61	1
Dealer in Works of Art	7	3
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Artificial Flower Maker	-	4
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	327	2
Coachmaker	134	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	4	-
Wheelwright	121	1
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	64	1
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	649	2
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	104	2
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	281	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	29	-
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	76	-
Sail Maker	159	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	148	21
Dye, Paint Manufacture	16	5
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	5	4
Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture	1	-
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	98	2
Manufacturing Chemist	18	5
Alkali Manufacture	-	1
Drysalter	10	3
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	98	445
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	98	445
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	2,470	558
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	217	39
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	5	69
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	14	9
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	121	1
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	18	10
Cellarman	43	7
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	61	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	73	22
Cheesemonger, Butterman	3	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	320	28
Provision Curer, Dealer	120	43
Poulterer, Game Dealer	14	5
Fishmonger	53	34
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	135	5
Corn Miller	114	-
Baker	447	20
Confectioner, Pastrycook	78	159
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	94	26
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	8
Sugar Refiner	71	3
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	425	64
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	38	5
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	911	250
Woolstapler	6	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	6	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	3
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	2	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	4
Ribbon Manufacture	-	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	-	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	560	14
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	-	4
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	60	1
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	-	2
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	6
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	-	1
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	18	11
Mat Maker, Seller	6	1
Net Maker	-	1
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	-	1
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	7	5
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	2	2
Weaver (undefined)	-	6
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	17	8
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	4	4
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	9	1
Manchester Warehouseman	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	202	163
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	3
Trimming Maker, Dealer	3	3
Embroiderer	-	1
Others	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	900	2,812
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	16	24
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	4
Tailor	431	249
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	6	2,087
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	6	365
Hosiery Manufacture	1	2
Hosier, Haberdasher	23	12
Button Maker, Dealer	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	322	57
Patten, Clog Maker	11	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	75	7
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	6	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	2	2
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	126	39
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	28	8
Soap Boiler, Maker	19	6
Others	4	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	3
Tanner, Fellmonger	7	-
Currier	26	2
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	7	2
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	-	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	33	8
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	1	9
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	644	141
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	48	-
Oil and Colourman	7	2
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	9	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	20	13
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	6	1
Others	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	19	5
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	13	1
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	47	-
Sawyer	70	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	16	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	23	9
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	264	3
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	15	2
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	6	6
Envelope Maker	-	13
Stationer, Law Stationer	62	45
Card, Pattern Card Maker	2	-
Paper Stainer	1	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	2	37
Ticket, Label Writer	6	3
Others	6	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,111	42
Coal Miner	5	-
Lead Miner	2	-
Mine Service	3	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	1	-
Coal Merchant	88	10
Coalheaver	24	1
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Gas Works Service	63	-
Stone Quarrier	51	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	12	-
Slate Quarrier	1	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	7	-
Limeburner	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	96	1
Paviour	124	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	31	1
Platelayer	9	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	20	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	-
Glass Manufacture	22	3
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	11	9
Salt Maker, Dealer	2	-
Waterworks Service	8	-
Others	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	37	1
Gold, Silver, Beater	5	-
Others	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	490	4
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	316	-
Whitesmith	132	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	75	4
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	5	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
[Coppersmith]	77	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	152	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	4	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	11	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	183	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	12	1
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	9	2
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Others	-	3
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,740	596
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	157	294
Pawnbroker	133	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	44	33
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	41	7
Contractor (undefined)	13	-
General Labourer	1,778	18
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	218	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	246	25
Apprentice (undefined)	28	6
Factory Labourer (undefined)	63	16
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	19	194
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	25	-
Town Drainage Service	4	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	10	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	11	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	615	3,494
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	615	3,494
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	370	17,325
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	27	8
[Blank field, or illegible]	343	17,317

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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.)

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