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. 268 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 160 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 36 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Police 46 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 5 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 3 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 940 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 131 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 544 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 5 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 115 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 16 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 40 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 303 Show data context 359 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 24 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 12 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 6 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 24 Show data context -
  Law Student 3 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 34 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 4 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 11 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 64 Show data context 217 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 6 Show data context 50 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 7 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 7 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 10 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 22 Show data context -
  Sculptor 2 Show data context -
  Architect 6 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 7 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Photographer 4 Show data context -
  Actor 2 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 7 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 510 Show data context 2,957 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 158 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 173 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 121 Show data context 2,278 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 32 Show data context 28 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Charwoman - 66 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 15 Show data context 570 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 339 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Merchant 9 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 8 Show data context -
  Accountant 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 21 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 219 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Banker 2 Show data context -
  Bank Service 19 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 13 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,320 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 28 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 16 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 8 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 250 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 77 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 129 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 17 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 533 Show data context -
  Pilot 3 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 55 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 76 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 6 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 76 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 7 Show data context 5 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,146 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 83 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 15 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 20 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 541 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Shepherd 31 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 7 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 2 Show data context -
  Woodman 14 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 417 Show data context 13 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 149 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 6 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 10 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 62 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 84 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Printer 42 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 6 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 2 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 256 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 64 Show data context -
  Millwright 3 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 74 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 80 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Steel Pen Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 15 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,195 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Builder 78 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 412 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 271 Show data context -
  Mason 22 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 10 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 61 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 172 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 50 Show data context 7 Show data context
  French Polisher 4 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 27 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 74 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coachmaker 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 3 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 23 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 404 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 277 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 96 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 8 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 11 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 31 Show data context -
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 19 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 10 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 750 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 86 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Maltster 7 Show data context -
  Brewer 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 23 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cellarman 11 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 88 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 69 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Corn Miller 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 153 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 8 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 27 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 143 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 57 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 5 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 39 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 171 Show data context 577 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 51 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 457 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 63 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 106 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 18 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 8 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 7 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 183 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Thatcher 5 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 21 Show data context -
  Sawyer 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 4 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 10 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 35 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 635 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 22 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 14 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 2 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 180 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 33 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 28 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 3 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 93 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 131 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Whitesmith 10 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 9 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 12 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 18 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 4 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,278 Show data context 64 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 49 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 4 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,038 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 68 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 70 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 14 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 12 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 11 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 303 Show data context 2,264 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 303 Show data context 2,264 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 194 Show data context 5,413 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 154 Show data context 5,411 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.)