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 Barnet RegD/PLU	Finchley CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	69	2
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	16	1
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	11	1
Prison Service, &c.	2	-
Police	38	-
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	11	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	3	1
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	4	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	168	189
Clergymen (Established Church)	9	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	1	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	-	2
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	30
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	23	-
Barrister, Solicitor	26	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	12	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	11	-
Dentist	3	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	36
Schoolmaster	16	53
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	8	44
School Service, and others connected with teaching	2	3
Author, Editor, Journalist	7	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	3	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	1
Civil Engineer	8	-
Mining Engineer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	9	-
Painter (artist)	1	2
Engraver (artist)	1	-
Architect	7	-
Musician, Music Master	3	13
Art Student	1	4
Photographer	5	1
Actor	1	-
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	3	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	106	1,219
Domestic Coachman, Groom	28	-
Domestic Gardener	37	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	26	1,036
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	2
Inn, Hotel Servant	8	12
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	22
Washing and Bathing Service	2	142
Hospital and Institution Service	4	4
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	269	2
Merchant	23	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	49	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	7	-
Accountant	13	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	2	-
Commercial Traveller	24	-
Commercial Clerk	116	2
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	18	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	16	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	189	2
Other Railway Officials and Servants	49	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	10	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	51	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	40	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	5	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	18	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	14	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	1	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	352	6
Farmer, Grazier	5	1
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	83	3
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	30	1
Gardener (not domestic)	228	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	36	1
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	23	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	8	-
Drover	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	20	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	5	3
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	-	1
Printer	8	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	-
Others	2	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	1	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	25	1
Engine, Machine Maker	2	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Steel Pen Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	6	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	6	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	8	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	426	10
Builder	31	1
Carpenter, Joiner	142	-
Bricklayer	94	1
Mason	32	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	26	-
Paperhanger	4	-
Plumber	28	1
Painter, Glazier	47	-
Cabinet Maker	8	3
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	1
Gas Fitter	7	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Wood Carver	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	-
Artificial Flower Maker	1	2
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	16	2
Coachmaker	3	-
Wheelwright	8	1
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	5	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	16	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	1	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	3	-
Chemist, Druggist	10	-
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	5	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	4	1
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	201	23
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	19	3
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	1
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	-
Brewer	1	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	8	1
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	9	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	11	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	34	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	4	3
Poulterer, Game Dealer	-	1
Fishmonger	16	4
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Baker	37	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	-	2
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	14	1
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	43	5
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	51	41
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	8	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	13
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	2	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	3
Manchester Warehouseman	1	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	27	20
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	3
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	70	140
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	2	2
Tailor	20	3
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	-	97
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	36
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	8	-
Glover, Glove Maker	1	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	28	1
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	7	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	7	-
Furrier, Skinner	2	-
Currier	4	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	31	3
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Oil and Colourman	5	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	1	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	3	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Sawyer	1	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	3	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Paper Manufacture	1	-
Stationer, Law Stationer	7	3
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	123	4
Coal Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	8	-
Coalheaver	6	-
Gas Works Service	6	-
Limeburner	1	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	16	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	2	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	20	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	9	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	-	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	7	1
Others	-	1
[Iron Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	22	-
Whitesmith	5	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	8	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	1	-
Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker	-	1
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	355	26
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	5	5
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	1	13
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	3	2
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	330	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	4	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	8	3
Apprentice (undefined)	2	-
Factory Labourer (undefined)	1	-
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	6	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	147	294
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	147	294
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	76	1,773
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	1	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	75	1,773

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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