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. 77 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 12 Show data context -
  Police 37 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 3 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 6 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 326 Show data context 177 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 25 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 3 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 21 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 5 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 9 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 33 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 21 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 13 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 95 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 7 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 6 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 24 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Architect 6 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 10 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Photographer 3 Show data context -
  Actor 12 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 3 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 75 Show data context 1,568 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 9 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 23 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 23 Show data context 1,473 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 16 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Charwoman - 33 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 2 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 248 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Merchant 3 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 15 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 13 Show data context -
  Accountant 10 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 3 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 29 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 137 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bank Service 11 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 27 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 694 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 201 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 71 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 40 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 188 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 21 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 113 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 9 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 8 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 7 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 472 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 99 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 53 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 15 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 276 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Shepherd 3 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 3 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 11 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 114 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 88 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 9 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 3 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 67 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 5 Show data context -
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer - 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Printer 45 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 310 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 51 Show data context -
  Millwright 8 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 166 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 46 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 5 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 3 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 22 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 996 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Builder 22 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 359 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 94 Show data context -
  Mason 317 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 13 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 10 Show data context -
  Plumber 36 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 78 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 46 Show data context 6 Show data context
  French Polisher 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 10 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 3 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 66 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 7 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 24 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 2 Show data context -
  Others 16 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 17 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 34 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 5 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture - 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 3 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 680 Show data context 116 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 108 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 4 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 15 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 10 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 3 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 142 Show data context -
  Provision Curer, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn Miller 27 Show data context -
  Baker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 13 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 57 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 2 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 243 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 8 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 134 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 3 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 126 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 432 Show data context 670 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 195 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 2 Show data context 613 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 36 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 199 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 17 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 22 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Currier 11 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 3 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 48 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sawyer 20 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 9 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 10,081 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Coal Miner 7,152 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 9 Show data context -
  Tin Miner 1 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 5 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 154 Show data context -
  Mine Service 34 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 7 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 537 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 31 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 25 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 7 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 113 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 13 Show data context -
  Platelayer 84 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 37 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 33 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 4 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 3 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 1,388 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 3 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 336 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Whitesmith 2 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 29 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 3 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 4 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,541 Show data context 86 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 38 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 79 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 11 Show data context -
  General Labourer 947 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 378 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 37 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 4 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 4 Show data context -
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 6 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 5 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 159 Show data context 2,126 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 159 Show data context 2,126 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 314 Show data context 9,538 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 308 Show data context 9,537 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.)