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. 38 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 3 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 5 Show data context -
  Police 22 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 7 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 8 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 4 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 79 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 4 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 7 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 3 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 6 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 2 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 2 Show data context -
  Midwife - 2 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 17 Show data context 24 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 2 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 2 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Art Student - 1 Show data context
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 2 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 3 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 4 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 57 Show data context 662 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 15 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 14 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 7 Show data context 510 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 21 Show data context 15 Show data context
  College, Club Service - 2 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 3 Show data context
  Charwoman - 101 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 30 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 136 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 6 Show data context -
  Accountant 5 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 6 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 82 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bank Service 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 9 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 457 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 12 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 7 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 3 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 54 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 239 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 4 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 23 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 4 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 15 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 73 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 75 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 7 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 41 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 8 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 12 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 35 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Printer 23 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 7 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,494 Show data context 180 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 4 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 62 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 23 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 14 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 149 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 780 Show data context 77 Show data context
  File Maker 303 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Saw Maker 49 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 6 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 7 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 3 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 368 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Builder 9 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 71 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 71 Show data context -
  Mason 86 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 7 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 20 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 17 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 37 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 21 Show data context 13 Show data context
  French Polisher 2 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 11 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 3 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 79 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 6 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 55 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 12 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 6 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 2 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 12 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 5 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 4 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 360 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 47 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 6 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Maltster 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 9 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 16 Show data context -
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 95 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 14 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 6 Show data context -
  Baker 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 31 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer - 4 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 57 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 49 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 3 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 38 Show data context 10 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 111 Show data context 243 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 29 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 173 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 59 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 5 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 6 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 52 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Comb Maker 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 25 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 35 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 75 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Japanner - 3 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Sawyer 16 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker - 3 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 4 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer - 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,657 Show data context 229 Show data context
  Coal Miner 437 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 6 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 13 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 19 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 25 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 4 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Platelayer 12 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 19 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 153 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Others 33 Show data context 102 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 233 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 233 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blacksmith 100 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 5 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 26 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 12 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 24 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 18 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 93 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 21 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 15 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 508 Show data context 101 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 8 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 15 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 26 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 8 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 327 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 80 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 27 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 11 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 9 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 18 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 12 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 58 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 58 Show data context 150 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 35 Show data context 3,585 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 30 Show data context 3,582 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.)