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. 213 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 93 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 39 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 11 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 17 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 6 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 8 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 613 Show data context 401 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 27 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 9 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 38 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 4 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 27 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 30 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 74 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 39 Show data context -
  Dentist 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 12 Show data context -
  Midwife - 6 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 10 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 154 Show data context 258 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 20 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 4 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 14 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 19 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 7 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 3 Show data context -
  Architect 16 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 38 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Art Student 7 Show data context -
  Photographer 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Actor 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 4 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 4 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 290 Show data context 3,882 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 69 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 54 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 85 Show data context 3,272 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 47 Show data context 75 Show data context
  College, Club Service 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 2 Show data context -
  Charwoman 2 Show data context 298 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 8 Show data context 220 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 5 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,045 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 117 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 22 Show data context -
  Accountant 18 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 139 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 626 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 2 Show data context -
  Banker 3 Show data context -
  Bank Service 38 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 2 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 68 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,853 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 18 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 21 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 50 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 265 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 136 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 900 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 7 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 12 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook - 3 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 265 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 109 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,025 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 443 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 68 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 368 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 6 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 123 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 110 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 73 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 25 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Drover 2 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 215 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 5 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 11 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Printer 140 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,675 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 356 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Millwright 78 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 446 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 87 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 599 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 5 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 3 Show data context -
  File Maker 18 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 4 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 41 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 14 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,354 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Builder 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 737 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 176 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 498 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 56 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 110 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 4 Show data context -
  Plumber 135 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 366 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 146 Show data context 13 Show data context
  French Polisher 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 18 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 20 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 10 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 4 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 16 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 175 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 34 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 99 Show data context -
  Others 7 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 4 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 111 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 55 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 16 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 27 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,647 Show data context 485 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 203 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 19 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Maltster 11 Show data context -
  Brewer 41 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 118 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Cellarman 7 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 279 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 72 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 47 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 125 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Baker 85 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 42 Show data context 143 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 81 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 2 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 446 Show data context 112 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 12,947 Show data context 17,830 Show data context
  Woolstapler 35 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 2,137 Show data context 3,499 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 73 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 12 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 126 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Fuller 727 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 150 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 517 Show data context 371 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 24 Show data context -
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 7,526 Show data context 12,925 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 193 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 208 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 31 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 103 Show data context 229 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 151 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 422 Show data context 264 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 182 Show data context 180 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 186 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
  Others 71 Show data context 42 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 881 Show data context 1,190 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 294 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 3 Show data context 989 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 4 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 6 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 8 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 216 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 280 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 47 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 257 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 2 Show data context -
  Others 5 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 54 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 53 Show data context -
  Currier 67 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 244 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 17 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 25 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 20 Show data context -
  Sawyer 56 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 5 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 43 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 17 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 20 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer - 1 Show data context
  Others 11 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 4,352 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1,022 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 6 Show data context -
  Mine Service 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 99 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 18 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 70 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 765 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 48 Show data context -
  Slate Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 7 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 139 Show data context -
  Paviour 25 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 22 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 62 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 114 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 13 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 1,154 Show data context 6 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 355 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Whitesmith 12 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 49 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 52 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 4 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 85 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 48 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 12 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 2,643 Show data context 328 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 76 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 13 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 103 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 57 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 10 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,416 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 487 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 313 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 126 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 27 Show data context 19 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 57 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 10 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 21 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 220 Show data context 2,946 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 220 Show data context 2,946 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 337 Show data context 12,020 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 44 Show data context 14 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 293 Show data context 12,006 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.)