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 Lancashire RegC West Derby PLU/RegD
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 2,120 Show data context 136 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 704 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 310 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 85 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Police 759 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 213 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 482 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 33 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 223 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 16 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 115 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 50 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 6 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 27 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 2,744 Show data context 3,053 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 110 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 82 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 61 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 7 Show data context 98 Show data context
  Theological Student 29 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 43 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 143 Show data context -
  Law Student 14 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 349 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 165 Show data context -
  Dentist 41 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 77 Show data context -
  Midwife 1 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 23 Show data context 682 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 444 Show data context 1,331 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 64 Show data context 374 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 42 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 44 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 35 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 22 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 124 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 15 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 49 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 97 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 18 Show data context -
  Architect 117 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 225 Show data context 262 Show data context
  Art Student 26 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Photographer 73 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Actor 22 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 52 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 2,510 Show data context 20,937 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 632 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 641 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 366 Show data context 16,852 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 707 Show data context 587 Show data context
  College, Club Service 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 16 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 52 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Charwoman 1 Show data context 1,379 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 30 Show data context 1,956 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 16 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 10,350 Show data context 222 Show data context
  Merchant 315 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 1,013 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 149 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 267 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 55 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 686 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 6,996 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 10 Show data context -
  Banker 11 Show data context -
  Bank Service 170 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 13 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 665 Show data context 15 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 19,362 Show data context 196 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 540 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 169 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 166 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 2,149 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 171 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 1,064 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 3,256 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 48 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 20 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 291 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 147 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 3,847 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Pilot 140 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 669 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 3,323 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 912 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 2,292 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 87 Show data context 34 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 2,732 Show data context 146 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 246 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 147 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 105 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,541 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Shepherd 21 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 5 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 53 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 612 Show data context 6 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 792 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 31 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 453 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 74 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 104 Show data context -
  Drover 51 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
  Fisherman 41 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,570 Show data context 245 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 117 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bookbinder 156 Show data context 184 Show data context
  Printer 1,087 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 41 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 150 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 3 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 3,508 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 570 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Millwright 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 1,116 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 786 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 10 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 20 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  File Maker 11 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 19 Show data context -
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 526 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 66 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 4 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 10 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 101 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 6 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 12,912 Show data context 318 Show data context
  Builder 415 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 4,115 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Bricklayer 1,579 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Mason 1,177 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 142 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 793 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paperhanger 267 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Plumber 1,151 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 1,909 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 651 Show data context 212 Show data context
  French Polisher 123 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 88 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 57 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 167 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 56 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Carver 37 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 137 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 9 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,040 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coachmaker 396 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 418 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Others 12 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 191 Show data context 3 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1,532 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 292 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 676 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 62 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 230 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 272 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 526 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 39 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 13 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 334 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 101 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drysalter 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 272 Show data context 713 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 268 Show data context 713 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 4 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 7,247 Show data context 1,676 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 740 Show data context 112 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 11 Show data context 269 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 53 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Maltster 9 Show data context -
  Brewer 271 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 61 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Cellarman 93 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 224 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 299 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 7 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 1,103 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 424 Show data context 115 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 45 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Fishmonger 152 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 339 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Corn Miller 257 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 1,105 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 181 Show data context 499 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 346 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 145 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 1,281 Show data context 206 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 88 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 2,288 Show data context 949 Show data context
  Woolstapler 11 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 14 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 5 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 909 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 5 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 153 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 10 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 278 Show data context 184 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 23 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 59 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 17 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 3 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 679 Show data context 414 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 12 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Embroiderer 1 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 2,545 Show data context 7,535 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 53 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 4 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Tailor 1,153 Show data context 529 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 15 Show data context 5,859 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 15 Show data context 852 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 60 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 2 Show data context -
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 933 Show data context 151 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 69 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 221 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker - 2 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 469 Show data context 131 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 65 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 36 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others 7 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 73 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 124 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 69 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 16 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 70 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context 25 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 1,854 Show data context 296 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 132 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Japanner 3 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 40 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 52 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 367 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sawyer 266 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 38 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 86 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 473 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 34 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 31 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Envelope Maker - 19 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 199 Show data context 122 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 4 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 10 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 18 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others 17 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 6,769 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Coal Miner 90 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 2 Show data context -
  Tin Miner 2 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 5 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 7 Show data context -
  Mine Service 22 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 365 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Coalheaver 184 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 330 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 137 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 54 Show data context -
  Slate Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Limeburner 4 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 12 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 591 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Paviour 275 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 9 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 114 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 4 Show data context -
  Platelayer 205 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 295 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 11 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 58 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 64 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 33 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 106 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 7 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 1,094 Show data context 5 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 4 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 980 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Whitesmith 287 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 240 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 67 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 61 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 153 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 321 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 29 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 403 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer - 3 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 6 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 33 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 12,472 Show data context 1,668 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 394 Show data context 802 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 365 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 95 Show data context 144 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 254 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 49 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 9,112 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 993 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 737 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 162 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 262 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 49 Show data context 374 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 80 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 13 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 25 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 1,912 Show data context 11,990 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 1,912 Show data context 11,990 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 1,393 Show data context 57,124 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 97 Show data context 29 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 1,296 Show data context 57,095 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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This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.


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.)