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".

List South Midland RegDiv Northamptonshire RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 683 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 119 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 162 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Police 214 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 95 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 70 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 670 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 59 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 464 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 75 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 1,883 Show data context 2,091 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 360 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 111 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 26 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Theological Student 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 53 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 106 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 158 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 128 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dentist 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 14 Show data context 459 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 451 Show data context 1,153 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 21 Show data context 255 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 11 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 52 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 40 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sculptor 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 77 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Art Student 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 32 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Actor 19 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 14 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 2,858 Show data context 13,881 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 999 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 1,027 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 573 Show data context 11,076 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 14 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 143 Show data context 214 Show data context
  College, Club Service 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 812 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 4 Show data context 1,661 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 72 Show data context 98 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,490 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Merchant 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 185 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 91 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Accountant 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 242 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 744 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 97 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 66 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 4,436 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 790 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 266 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 110 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 1,472 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 535 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 162 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 795 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 60 Show data context 15 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 23,928 Show data context 411 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 2,170 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 622 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 286 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 19,269 Show data context 236 Show data context
  Shepherd 834 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 103 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woodman 104 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 72 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 442 Show data context 12 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,039 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 23 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 633 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 62 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 71 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 163 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 385 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 45 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 57 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Printer 246 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 966 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 141 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 30 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 442 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 74 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  File Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saw Maker 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Needle Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 127 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 6,656 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Builder 376 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 2,398 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bricklayer 1,615 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mason 743 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 140 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paperhanger 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plumber 309 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 617 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 257 Show data context 33 Show data context
  French Polisher 20 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 35 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,286 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Coachmaker 403 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 216 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 378 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 262 Show data context 4 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 30 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 144 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 136 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 19 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 19 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 5,195 Show data context 822 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 640 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 7 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 11 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 83 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 312 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 146 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Cellarman 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 45 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 147 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 1,008 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 61 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 96 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 99 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn Miller 344 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Baker 1,056 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 95 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 99 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 852 Show data context 278 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 600 Show data context 3,589 Show data context
  Woolstapler 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 9 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 4 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 0 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 11 Show data context 3,221 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Net Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 477 Show data context 238 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 17,731 Show data context 12,444 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 0 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Tailor 976 Show data context 361 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 28 Show data context 3,704 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 2 Show data context 449 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 3 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 22 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 16,545 Show data context 7,831 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 121 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 3 Show data context 10 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1,141 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 149 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Currier 930 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 20 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 942 Show data context 181 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Japanner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 32 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 86 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thatcher 58 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 169 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Sawyer 319 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 48 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 13 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 0 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 7,327 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1,437 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 249 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Coalheaver 110 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 116 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 606 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 183 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 364 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 1,465 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 26 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Road Labourer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 40 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 27 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blacksmith 1,085 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Whitesmith 57 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 158 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1,039 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 109 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 53 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 7,140 Show data context 351 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 257 Show data context 229 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 23 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 319 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  General Labourer 5,881 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 305 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 102 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 34 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 111 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 121 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 86 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 51,421 Show data context 104,713 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 32,426 Show data context 85,384 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 18,995 Show data context 19,329 Show data context

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.)