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. 320 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 87 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 110 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 41 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 250 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 17 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 116 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 67 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 45 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 800 Show data context 746 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 57 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 5 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 4 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 63 Show data context -
  Law Student 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 162 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 32 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dentist 25 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 13 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 16 Show data context 156 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 126 Show data context 357 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 17 Show data context 135 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 7 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 18 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 6 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 16 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 11 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 8 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 20 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 69 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Art Student 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Photographer 23 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Actor 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 6 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 428 Show data context 5,079 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 108 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 82 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 130 Show data context 3,693 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 72 Show data context 96 Show data context
  College, Club Service 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 545 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 5 Show data context 690 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 19 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service - 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,069 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Merchant 10 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 34 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Accountant 67 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) - 7 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 189 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 534 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 74 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 108 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 1,544 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 126 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 37 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 9 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 255 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 23 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 152 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 346 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 49 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 67 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 113 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 352 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 8 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 829 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 56 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 7 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 355 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Shepherd 4 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 4 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 7 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 46 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 341 Show data context 6 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 313 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 201 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drover 48 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 2 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
  Fisherman 11 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 516 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 58 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 52 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Printer 359 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 29 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 621 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 107 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Millwright 29 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 222 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 68 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 5 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 19 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 12 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 3 Show data context -
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 81 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 8 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,945 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Builder 74 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 863 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bricklayer 808 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mason 116 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 5 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 65 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 18 Show data context -
  Plumber 122 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 370 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 284 Show data context 75 Show data context
  French Polisher 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 32 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 6 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 60 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 25 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 5 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 6 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 318 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coachmaker 180 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 58 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 78 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 17 Show data context -
  Sail Maker - 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 271 Show data context 128 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 8 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 81 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 177 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 47 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 45 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 2,135 Show data context 385 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 330 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Maltster 79 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 217 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 25 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 32 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 28 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 3 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 222 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 20 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fishmonger 114 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 41 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn Miller 32 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Baker 306 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 120 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 47 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 112 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 334 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 564 Show data context 1,778 Show data context
  Woolstapler 4 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 26 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 13 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 126 Show data context 1,015 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 6 Show data context -
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 13 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 65 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 37 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Net Maker 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 23 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 36 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 16 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 5 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 220 Show data context 263 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 3,437 Show data context 4,247 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 6 Show data context
  Tailor 435 Show data context 837 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 1,746 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 4 Show data context 183 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 13 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 6 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 2,895 Show data context 1,428 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 8 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 44 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 5 Show data context 8 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 437 Show data context 459 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 2 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 27 Show data context -
  Currier 95 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 69 Show data context 174 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 226 Show data context 268 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 3 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 544 Show data context 232 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 52 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 3 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 42 Show data context -
  Sawyer 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 8 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 74 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 93 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 58 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 42 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 12 Show data context 148 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,583 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Coal Miner 4 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Mine Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coalheaver 93 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 19 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 120 Show data context -
  Paviour 6 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 13 Show data context -
  Platelayer 23 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 43 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 17 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 16 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 34 Show data context 3 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 271 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 237 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 91 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 98 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 11 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 144 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 32 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 99 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 2,433 Show data context 806 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 215 Show data context 293 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 181 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 35 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  General Labourer 1,621 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 124 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 139 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 24 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 48 Show data context 211 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 18 Show data context 194 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 6 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 27 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 6 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 466 Show data context 2,939 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 466 Show data context 2,939 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 207 Show data context 10,425 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 19 Show data context 16 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 188 Show data context 10,409 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.)