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. 1,917 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 358 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 314 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 30 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Police 832 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 281 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 96 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 657 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 287 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 92 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 102 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 70 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 50 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 5,158 Show data context 3,622 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 383 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 66 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 249 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 88 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Theological Student 52 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 69 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 270 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 31 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 404 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 362 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dentist 46 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 156 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 53 Show data context 318 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 1,302 Show data context 2,546 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 97 Show data context 309 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 70 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 41 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 60 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 138 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 267 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 82 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 55 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sculptor 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 154 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 249 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Art Student 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 92 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Actor 78 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 56 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 58 Show data context 3 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 3,111 Show data context 31,244 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 827 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 1,095 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 461 Show data context 28,057 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 46 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 511 Show data context 319 Show data context
  College, Club Service 19 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 29 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 7 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 1,053 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 22 Show data context 1,505 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 79 Show data context 136 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 6,656 Show data context 202 Show data context
  Merchant 100 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 744 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 276 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 372 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 20 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 609 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 3,890 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 227 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 393 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 23,041 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1,645 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 594 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 200 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 3,264 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 95 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 229 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 2,847 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 51 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 941 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 208 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 9,273 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 529 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 302 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 781 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 198 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 63 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 1,518 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 258 Show data context 28 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 12,993 Show data context 1,581 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 3,347 Show data context 363 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1,422 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 304 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 6,674 Show data context 1,183 Show data context
  Shepherd 117 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 146 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 32 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woodman 229 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 50 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 661 Show data context 32 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,649 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 62 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 843 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 105 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 215 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 323 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,315 Show data context 166 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 116 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bookbinder 107 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Printer 940 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 104 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 11,941 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 2,062 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Millwright 317 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 5,522 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 3,227 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 34 Show data context 0 Show data context
  File Maker 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 374 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 76 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 30 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 39 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 20,110 Show data context 165 Show data context
  Builder 573 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 7,642 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 2,309 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mason 4,269 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 316 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 313 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paperhanger 35 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Plumber 1,166 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 2,115 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 891 Show data context 93 Show data context
  French Polisher 100 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 85 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 105 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 36 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 110 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,095 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Coachmaker 224 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 119 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheelwright 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 378 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 319 Show data context 5 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 10,939 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 7,059 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 3,204 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 195 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 192 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sail Maker 289 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 3,272 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 22 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 465 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 2,627 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 125 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 245 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 167 Show data context 136 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 78 Show data context 9 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 12,065 Show data context 3,138 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 1,663 Show data context 365 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 78 Show data context 770 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 63 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 59 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brewer 275 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 162 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Cellarman 78 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 129 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 229 Show data context 126 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 2,693 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 327 Show data context 155 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 24 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Fishmonger 191 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 122 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn Miller 375 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Baker 336 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 272 Show data context 369 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 665 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 4,171 Show data context 843 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 122 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 2,660 Show data context 1,360 Show data context
  Woolstapler 18 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 99 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 71 Show data context 286 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 9 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 81 Show data context 96 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 3 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 289 Show data context 169 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Net Maker 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 31 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 25 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 53 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 4 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 175 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 1,747 Show data context 402 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 16 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 6,667 Show data context 11,450 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 109 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 1 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Tailor 3,063 Show data context 230 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 12 Show data context 10,087 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 2 Show data context 759 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 4 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 43 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 2,894 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 92 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 405 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 17 Show data context 36 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 483 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 115 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 11 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 99 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 160 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 68 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 3,100 Show data context 452 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 33 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Japanner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 56 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 62 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thatcher 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 390 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Sawyer 811 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 918 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 409 Show data context 354 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 129 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 110,034 Show data context 657 Show data context
  Coal Miner 65,398 Show data context 117 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 279 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 1,448 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 98 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 262 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 408 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Coalheaver 866 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 2,797 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 474 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 44 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 1,523 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 331 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 1,424 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 728 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 496 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Paviour 2,732 Show data context 152 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 61 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Road Labourer 1,968 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 72 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 180 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 60 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 113 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blacksmith 7,007 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Whitesmith 168 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 107 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 427 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 344 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 17,557 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 465 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 356 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 291 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 255 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 754 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 121 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 156 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 30,149 Show data context 1,542 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 459 Show data context 561 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 160 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 882 Show data context 624 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 187 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 157 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 21,449 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 4,622 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 1,489 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 189 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 385 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 170 Show data context 84 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 193 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 34 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 95 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 30 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 34 Show data context 19 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 178,374 Show data context 371,190 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 111,225 Show data context 304,771 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 67,149 Show data context 66,419 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".

This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.


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.)