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. 79 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 1 Show data context -
  Police 15 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 3 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 278 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 201 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 53 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 12 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 143 Show data context 177 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 10 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 7 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 11 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 14 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 11 Show data context -
  Dentist 4 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 28 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 4 Show data context 54 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching - 2 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 2 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 11 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Architect 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 10 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 135 Show data context 1,344 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 34 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 19 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 37 Show data context 1,047 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 43 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Cook (not domestic) - 4 Show data context
  Charwoman - 83 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 182 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 140 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 9 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 8 Show data context -
  Accountant 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 28 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 64 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 272 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 20 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 9 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 16 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 3 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 3 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 103 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 317 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 5 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 219 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student - 2 Show data context
  Woodman 3 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 5 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 65 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 136 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 109 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 4 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Drover 15 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 3 Show data context -
  Fisherman 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 80 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Printer 61 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 121 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 12 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 20 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 4 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 536 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Builder 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 143 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 184 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mason 19 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 5 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 14 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 71 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 42 Show data context 14 Show data context
  French Polisher 3 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 8 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 54 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 26 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 12 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 16 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 23 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 19 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 3 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 470 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 54 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 32 Show data context -
  Brewer 49 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 8 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 8 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 64 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 21 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 8 Show data context -
  Baker 79 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 15 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 75 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 78 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 2 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 2 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 64 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 7 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 268 Show data context 646 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 97 Show data context 149 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 391 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 74 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 154 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 9 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 2 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 38 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 10 Show data context -
  Currier 12 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 60 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 9 Show data context -
  Thatcher 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sawyer 19 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 8 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 260 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 8 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 7 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 21 Show data context -
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 11 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 54 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 56 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 18 Show data context -
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 18 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 487 Show data context 44 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 25 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 6 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 27 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 370 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 14 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 33 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 5 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 7 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 7 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 128 Show data context 540 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 128 Show data context 540 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 37 Show data context 1,878 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 34 Show data context 1,877 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.)