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. 34 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 11 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 8 Show data context -
  Prison Service, &c. 2 Show data context -
  Police 9 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 4 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 20 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) - 24 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 4 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 11 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 5 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 114 Show data context 128 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 7 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 3 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 1 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 10 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 15 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 6 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 1 Show data context -
  Midwife - 2 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 3 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 21 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 3 Show data context 22 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. - 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 15 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Photographer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor 2 Show data context -
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 65 Show data context 730 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 15 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 15 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 15 Show data context 509 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 13 Show data context 17 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 122 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 78 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 146 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 7 Show data context -
  Accountant 9 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 75 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bank Service 5 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 9 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 396 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 82 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 19 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 6 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 97 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 7 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 23 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 71 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 26 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 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 41 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 82 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 6 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 3 Show data context -
  Woodman 2 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 2 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 73 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 44 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 1 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 4 Show data context -
  Drover 21 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer - 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 56 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 8 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 9 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Printer 34 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 3 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 167 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 27 Show data context -
  Millwright 9 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 14 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 12 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 4 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 412 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Builder 7 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 133 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 97 Show data context -
  Mason 25 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 2 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 1 Show data context -
  Plumber 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 64 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 31 Show data context 12 Show data context
  French Polisher 4 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 6 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 4 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 4 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 33 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 11 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 7 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 15 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 8 Show data context -
  Sail Maker - 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 66 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 5 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 8 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 53 Show data context 54 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context 6 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 414 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 60 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 32 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Maltster 15 Show data context -
  Brewer 64 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 4 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 9 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 45 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 21 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn Miller 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 41 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 27 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 8 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 45 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 2 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 44 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 49 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 3 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Net Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 20 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 347 Show data context 684 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Tailor 52 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 280 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 274 Show data context 199 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 15 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 43 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner - 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 27 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 111 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sawyer 20 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 19 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 29 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 3 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 254 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 15 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 3 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 2 Show data context -
  Platelayer 2 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 16 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 6 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 36 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 52 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 11 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 4 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 46 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 5 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 9 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 454 Show data context 89 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 28 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 6 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 30 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  General Labourer 339 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 23 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 6 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 10 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 5 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 55 Show data context 665 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 55 Show data context 665 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 57 Show data context 1,335 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 54 Show data context 1,333 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.)