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 North Western RegDiv Lancashire RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 10,375 Show data context 719 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 1,828 Show data context 164 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 1,961 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 218 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Police 4,186 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 1,697 Show data context 455 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 478 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 5,976 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 212 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3,175 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1,360 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 907 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 74 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 72 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 134 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 24,638 Show data context 18,371 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1,204 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 520 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 893 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 337 Show data context 179 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 347 Show data context
  Theological Student 294 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 712 Show data context 106 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 1,263 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 111 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 2,515 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 1,540 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dentist 536 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 601 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 492 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 312 Show data context 2,471 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 4,515 Show data context 10,566 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 599 Show data context 1,900 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 252 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 239 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 295 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 202 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 82 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 830 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 277 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 625 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 542 Show data context 143 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 337 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sculptor 69 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 838 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 2,084 Show data context 1,328 Show data context
  Art Student 185 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Photographer 619 Show data context 165 Show data context
  Actor 370 Show data context 352 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 122 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 214 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 504 Show data context 6 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 18,290 Show data context 145,183 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 4,139 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 6,198 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 2,058 Show data context 113,989 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 256 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 3,996 Show data context 3,955 Show data context
  College, Club Service 276 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 240 Show data context 895 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 259 Show data context 156 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 12,965 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 209 Show data context 11,827 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 451 Show data context 1,158 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 208 Show data context 98 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 56,226 Show data context 1,343 Show data context
  Merchant 1,925 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 6,271 Show data context 119 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 1,438 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Accountant 1,300 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1,313 Show data context 446 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 5,611 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 33,429 Show data context 716 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 46 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 1,467 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 76 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3,312 Show data context 33 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 117,054 Show data context 1,340 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 3,418 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 1,203 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1,516 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 14,039 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 70 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 723 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 3,904 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 26,315 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 661 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 270 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 3,323 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 313 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 13,499 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 262 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 1,600 Show data context 115 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 15,412 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 8,548 Show data context 395 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 197 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 20,644 Show data context 165 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1,066 Show data context 352 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 50,767 Show data context 3,739 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 14,823 Show data context 1,625 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 5,525 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 590 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 26,286 Show data context 2,009 Show data context
  Shepherd 115 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 61 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 30 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Woodman 220 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 288 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 2,797 Show data context 73 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 6,834 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 189 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 3,407 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 642 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 424 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Drover 204 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 544 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 101 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 31 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 1,271 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 10,364 Show data context 2,181 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 838 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 101 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Bookbinder 874 Show data context 1,240 Show data context
  Printer 6,968 Show data context 492 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 674 Show data context 220 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 863 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 23 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 21 Show data context 14 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 41,697 Show data context 862 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 7,190 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Millwright 1,694 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 11,389 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 5,520 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 8,612 Show data context 498 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 181 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 57 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 775 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 195 Show data context 7 Show data context
  File Maker 1,016 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Saw Maker 146 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Needle Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 14 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 3,038 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 204 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 249 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 287 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 47 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 113 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 602 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 109 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 126 Show data context 123 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 44 Show data context 9 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 94,770 Show data context 2,241 Show data context
  Builder 2,259 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 29,618 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Bricklayer 11,056 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Mason 13,095 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 2,021 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 4,481 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Paperhanger 658 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Plumber 6,636 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 13,765 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 6,025 Show data context 1,178 Show data context
  French Polisher 1,014 Show data context 248 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 779 Show data context 276 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 286 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 971 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 365 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 206 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Carver 308 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 964 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 129 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 52 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 41 Show data context 248 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 9,384 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Coachmaker 2,766 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1,176 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wheelwright 3,661 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 213 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 1,541 Show data context 39 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 7,558 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2,733 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2,971 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 253 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 824 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sail Maker 777 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 8,470 Show data context 542 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 285 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 157 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 67 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 88 Show data context 156 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 2,481 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 3,353 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 1,721 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Drysalter 318 Show data context 52 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 1,584 Show data context 2,376 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 1,287 Show data context 2,259 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 297 Show data context 117 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 61,205 Show data context 22,114 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 6,278 Show data context 1,378 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 576 Show data context 5,527 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 570 Show data context 310 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 138 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brewer 2,369 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3,014 Show data context 902 Show data context
  Cellarman 638 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 852 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2,144 Show data context 566 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 63 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 9,220 Show data context 679 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 3,564 Show data context 2,208 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 388 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Fishmonger 1,735 Show data context 618 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 1,119 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1,797 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Baker 6,341 Show data context 834 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 1,752 Show data context 3,537 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 3,109 Show data context 1,133 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 77 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 830 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 13,785 Show data context 3,921 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 827 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 202,131 Show data context 286,016 Show data context
  Woolstapler 170 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 5,533 Show data context 5,784 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 422 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 688 Show data context 882 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 149 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 11 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Fuller 1,172 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 331 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 3,390 Show data context 6,852 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 272 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 19 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 4 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 256 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 150,779 Show data context 249,799 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 18,378 Show data context 3,495 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 2,464 Show data context 335 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 610 Show data context 2,230 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 98 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 1,730 Show data context 3,503 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 420 Show data context 236 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 111 Show data context 896 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 197 Show data context 832 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1,960 Show data context 424 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 214 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Net Maker 11 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 35 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 69 Show data context 392 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 39 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 198 Show data context 786 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2,565 Show data context 236 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1,854 Show data context 2,380 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 185 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 587 Show data context 293 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 635 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 6,237 Show data context 3,367 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 157 Show data context 1,067 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 144 Show data context 1,304 Show data context
  Embroiderer 9 Show data context 406 Show data context
  Others 23 Show data context 6 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 37,801 Show data context 63,940 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 4,240 Show data context 3,608 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 24 Show data context 136 Show data context
  Tailor 13,357 Show data context 5,345 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 262 Show data context 40,049 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 155 Show data context 11,695 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 38 Show data context 178 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 402 Show data context 263 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 23 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 89 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 12,249 Show data context 1,346 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 4,145 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 2,094 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 558 Show data context 821 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 154 Show data context 278 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 5,648 Show data context 1,062 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 368 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 573 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 52 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 52 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 80 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 24 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 44 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 308 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1,251 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Currier 1,087 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 396 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 50 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1,312 Show data context 309 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 50 Show data context 221 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 18,063 Show data context 4,960 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 600 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 83 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 276 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Japanner 87 Show data context 48 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 661 Show data context 313 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 443 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Others 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 1,421 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 292 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Thatcher 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 1,215 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Sawyer 2,559 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 252 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 1,936 Show data context 440 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2,835 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 229 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Others 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 2,670 Show data context 1,487 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 4 Show data context 156 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1,027 Show data context 787 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 556 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 475 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 79 Show data context 1,122 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 93 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Others 229 Show data context 5 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 168,465 Show data context 3,649 Show data context
  Coal Miner 59,557 Show data context 1,244 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 3,742 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Copper Miner 74 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 32 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 111 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Mine Service 514 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 3,265 Show data context 232 Show data context
  Coalheaver 1,495 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 301 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 3,257 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 163 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 216 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 6,105 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 72 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 1,260 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 127 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 2,254 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 3,950 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 53 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 483 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Paviour 5,205 Show data context 779 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 601 Show data context 327 Show data context
  Road Labourer 4,673 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 496 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 396 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 63 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 114 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 58 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1,660 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 127 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 451 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 680 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 31 Show data context 197 Show data context
  Blacksmith 12,786 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1,012 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 658 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 127 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 1,598 Show data context 172 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 39,195 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1,241 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3,439 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 111 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 324 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 2,640 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 9 Show data context 27 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 44 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1,883 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1,305 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 36 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 202 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 126 Show data context 3 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 107,760 Show data context 10,616 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 2,773 Show data context 4,614 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 1,857 Show data context 282 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 4,177 Show data context 4,362 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1,036 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 506 Show data context 3 Show data context
  General Labourer 74,751 Show data context 299 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 12,110 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 5,783 Show data context 253 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 771 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 3,322 Show data context 419 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 674 Show data context 206 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 1,737 Show data context 312 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 272 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 511 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 675 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 279 Show data context 310 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 618,108 Show data context 1,229,158 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 376,044 Show data context 984,103 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 242,064 Show data context 245,055 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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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.)