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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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 30 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 6 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 12 Show data context -
  Police 11 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 9 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 3 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 48 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 1 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher - 3 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant - 2 Show data context
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 9 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 5 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 5 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 4 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 2 Show data context -
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 116 Show data context 500 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 4 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 25 Show data context 342 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 77 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 35 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context -
  Others engaged in Service 2 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 130 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Merchant 5 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 10 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 2 Show data context -
  Accountant 6 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 77 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bank Service 4 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 2 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 297 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 25 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 44 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 71 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 2 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 3 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 5 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 111 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist - 3 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 33 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 18 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 12 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
  Drover 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 132 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 7 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 25 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Printer 80 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 16 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 46 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 5 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 13 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 4 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 3 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 386 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Builder 6 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 45 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 40 Show data context -
  Mason 22 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 3 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 4 Show data context -
  Plumber 7 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 24 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 125 Show data context 9 Show data context
  French Polisher 57 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 16 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 9 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 14 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 92 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coachmaker 12 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 8 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 72 Show data context 11 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 2 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 8 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 7 Show data context -
  Drysalter 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 199 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 37 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 27 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brewer 2 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Cellarman 8 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 2 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 4 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 13 Show data context -
  Provision Curer, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 18 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 7 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 21 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 84 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp - 2 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 58 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 258 Show data context 290 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 115 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 8 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 4 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 4 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer - 3 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 92 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 15 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 63 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 9 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Comb Maker - 1 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 22 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Currier 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 7 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 4 Show data context 10 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 88 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Sawyer 6 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 23 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Envelope Maker - 9 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 19 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 8 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 88 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 6 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 6 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Platelayer 1 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others - 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 14 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 6 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 177 Show data context 50 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 22 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 5 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  General Labourer 80 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 10 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 27 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 6 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 33 Show data context 290 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 33 Show data context 290 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 59 Show data context 845 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 54 Show data context 841 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.)