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. 300 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 128 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 105 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 4 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 99 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 5 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 10 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 21 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 33 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 13 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 11 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 506 Show data context 469 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 15 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 15 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 19 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 26 Show data context -
  Law Student 2 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 66 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 21 Show data context -
  Dentist 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 5 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 10 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 82 Show data context 231 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 7 Show data context 41 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 8 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 4 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 3 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 26 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 6 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 5 Show data context -
  Architect 18 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 59 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Art Student 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor 9 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 4 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 8 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 434 Show data context 4,292 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 75 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 23 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 174 Show data context 3,330 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 126 Show data context 101 Show data context
  College, Club Service 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Charwoman 5 Show data context 454 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 4 Show data context 327 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 8 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,186 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Merchant 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 102 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 22 Show data context -
  Accountant 24 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 128 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 793 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 30 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 5 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 34 Show data context 3 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 5,574 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 85 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 81 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 39 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 733 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 96 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 214 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 22 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 10 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 346 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 77 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,975 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Pilot 51 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 57 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 18 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1,339 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 54 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 8 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 337 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 267 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 77 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 31 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 121 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 32 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,225 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 16 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 54 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 15 Show data context -
  Drover 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
  Fisherman 1,126 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 233 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 29 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 3 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 32 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Printer 142 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 22 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 798 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 135 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Millwright 8 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 268 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 242 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 11 Show data context -
  File Maker 1 Show data context -
  Saw Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 61 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 7 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 4 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 5 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 6 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,251 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Builder 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 594 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 559 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 181 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 25 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 148 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 319 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 184 Show data context 18 Show data context
  French Polisher 30 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 33 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 9 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 2 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 109 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 49 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 23 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 31 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 545 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 139 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 213 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 112 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 169 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 43 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 94 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 9 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Drysalter 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 44 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 36 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,933 Show data context 424 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 202 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 28 Show data context 149 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 29 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Maltster 21 Show data context -
  Brewer 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 48 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cellarman 12 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 53 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 372 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 86 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 259 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 77 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn Miller 18 Show data context -
  Baker 98 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 59 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 150 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 4 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 321 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 384 Show data context 314 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 13 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 16 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 61 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 4 Show data context -
  Net Maker 3 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 3 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 230 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 804 Show data context 1,573 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 21 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 8 Show data context
  Tailor 310 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 1,230 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 145 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 24 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 345 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 6 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 80 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 3 Show data context 17 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 203 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 8 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 93 Show data context -
  Currier 28 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 50 Show data context 28 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 476 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 117 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 5 Show data context -
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 47 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 46 Show data context -
  Sawyer 48 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 9 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 20 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 109 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 6 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 29 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 6 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 3 Show data context -
  Others 12 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,353 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Coal Miner 12 Show data context -
  Ironstone Miner 2 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 27 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mine Service 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 187 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 29 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 14 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 12 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Paviour 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Road Labourer 9 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 110 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 3 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 39 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 191 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 3 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 249 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Whitesmith 49 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 12 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 82 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 82 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 7 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 3 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 2,990 Show data context 300 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 103 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 34 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 163 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 244 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 2,032 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 256 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 79 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 44 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 27 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 4 Show data context 50 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 56 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 5 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 31 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 10 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 288 Show data context 3,593 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 288 Show data context 3,593 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 229 Show data context 11,672 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 25 Show data context 6 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 204 Show data context 11,666 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.)