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. 56 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 10 Show data context -
  Police 26 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 9 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 182 Show data context 106 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 2 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 10 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 3 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 8 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 16 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 8 Show data context -
  Dentist 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 8 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 3 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 46 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 5 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 9 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 23 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Actor 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 60 Show data context 1,059 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 11 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 15 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 11 Show data context 976 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 11 Show data context 13 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Charwoman - 40 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 2 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 196 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 15 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 4 Show data context -
  Accountant 7 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 116 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 9 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 312 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 6 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 3 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 8 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 67 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 8 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 28 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 147 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 16 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 366 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 150 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 24 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 124 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 21 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 13 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 50 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 5 Show data context -
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,208 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 142 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 3 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 291 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 8 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 654 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 71 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  File Maker 5 Show data context -
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 9 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 4 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 947 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Builder 9 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 320 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 2 Show data context -
  Mason 318 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 11 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 47 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 1 Show data context -
  Plumber 23 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 99 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 83 Show data context 4 Show data context
  French Polisher 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 5 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 37 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 6 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 13 Show data context -
  Others 11 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 7 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 3 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 436 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 36 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Maltster 4 Show data context -
  Brewer 16 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 1 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 26 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 79 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 16 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 30 Show data context -
  Baker 17 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 12 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 23 Show data context 6 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 138 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 1,523 Show data context 3,504 Show data context
  Woolstapler 10 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 241 Show data context 155 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 869 Show data context 3,091 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Others 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 50 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 24 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 216 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture - 5 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 75 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 317 Show data context 389 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tailor 141 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 339 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 2 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 82 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 57 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 21 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 63 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 7 Show data context -
  Currier 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 207 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Japanner 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 12 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 29 Show data context -
  Sawyer 40 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 59 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 9 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 43 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,405 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1 Show data context -
  Ironstone Miner 4 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 5 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 17 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 55 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Paviour 4 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 9 Show data context -
  Platelayer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 21 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 954 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Blacksmith 147 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 3 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 21 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 36 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 12 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 3 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 40 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 688 Show data context 57 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 13 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 41 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 400 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 82 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 116 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 16 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 3 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 92 Show data context 1,027 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 92 Show data context 1,027 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 72 Show data context 3,220 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 70 Show data context 3,213 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.)