1881 Census of England and Wales, Tables: Ages, Condition as to Marriage, Occupations and Birthplaces of people, Table 10 : " Occupations of Males and Females in the Division and its Registration Counties".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 153 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 47 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 26 Show data context -
  Police 67 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 5 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 6 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 107 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 35 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 5 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 8 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 7 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 353 Show data context 351 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 20 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 6 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 56 Show data context -
  Law Student 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 25 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 21 Show data context -
  Dentist 10 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 12 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 39 Show data context 112 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 16 Show data context 104 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 13 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 25 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 19 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Art Student 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Photographer 24 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 212 Show data context 2,667 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 31 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 38 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 72 Show data context 2,185 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 47 Show data context 18 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 94 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 5 Show data context 357 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 11 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 2 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 429 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Merchant 14 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 19 Show data context -
  Accountant 22 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 248 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 5 Show data context -
  Bank Service 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 11 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 659 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 3 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 5 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 151 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 8 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 111 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 154 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 1 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 111 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 17 Show data context -
  Pilot 1 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook - 1 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 17 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 8 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 65 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 466 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 13 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 114 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 5 Show data context -
  Woodman 7 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 20 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 302 Show data context 45 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 6 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 1 Show data context -
  Drover 2 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 4 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 42 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 24 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 62 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 8 Show data context -
  Millwright 1 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 10 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 14 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 5 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 989 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Builder 66 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 291 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 228 Show data context -
  Mason 41 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 9 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 77 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 44 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 153 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  French Polisher 2 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 31 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 3 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 45 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 9 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 22 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 13 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 40 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 35 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 3 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 26 Show data context -
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 17 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 6 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 536 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 48 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 3 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Maltster 7 Show data context -
  Brewer 25 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 3 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 35 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 27 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 83 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 34 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 106 Show data context 16 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 68 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 50 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Embroiderer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 169 Show data context 378 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 61 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 325 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 28 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 7 Show data context -
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 76 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 48 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 9 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 112 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Japanner 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 17 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Sawyer 24 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 12 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 6 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 316 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 13 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 71 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Paviour 2 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 2 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 19 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 18 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 19 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 9 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 56 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 12 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 18 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 3 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 3 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,070 Show data context 84 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 39 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 11 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 52 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  General Labourer 863 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 50 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 28 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 1 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 12 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 217 Show data context 1,076 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 217 Show data context 1,076 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 179 Show data context 3,691 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 175 Show data context 3,690 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.)