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 Chorlton RegD/PLU	Hulme SubD	Hulme CP/Tn Moss Side CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	390	17
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	97	14
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	38	2
Prison Service, &c.	-	1
Police	201	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	48	-
Other Local or County Official	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	411	2
Army Officer (effective/retired)	13	2
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	355	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	2	-
Army Pensioner	33	-
Seaman, R.N.	6	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	950	654
Clergymen (Established Church)	12	-
Roman Catholic Priest	5	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	22	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	8	4
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	10	5
Barrister, Solicitor	30	-
Law Student	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	167	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	40	2
Dentist	28	1
Medical Student, Assistant	34	1
Midwife	-	11
Subordinate Medical Service	10	111
Schoolmaster	119	327
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	15	71
School Service, and others connected with teaching	6	4
Author, Editor, Journalist	21	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	7	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	9	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	2	-
Civil Engineer	25	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	21	-
Painter (artist)	42	7
Engraver (artist)	49	-
Sculptor	5	-
Architect	34	-
Musician, Music Master	114	67
Art Student	12	5
Photographer	37	10
Actor	15	20
Art, Music, Theatre Service	9	5
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	6	1
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	30	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	261	4,912
Domestic Coachman, Groom	11	-
Domestic Gardener	10	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	62	3,865
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	4	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	136	197
College, Club Service	7	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	2	55
Cook (not domestic)	14	9
Charwoman	3	445
Washing and Bathing Service	11	327
Hospital and Institution Service	-	5
Others engaged in Service	1	8
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	3,137	140
Merchant	81	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	245	11
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	70	2
Accountant	38	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	225	62
Commercial Traveller	387	4
Commercial Clerk	1,882	60
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	5	-
Banker	1	-
Bank Service	81	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	6	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	116	1
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	3,506	98
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	23	-
Railway Guard	10	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	10	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	261	4
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	21	1
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	256	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	796	2
Tramway Companies' Service	54	-
Inland Navigation Service	4	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	113	2
Navigation Service (on shore)	6	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	46	-
Ship Steward, Cook	2	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	9	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	1,231	31
Meter, Weigher	1	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	633	13
Telegraph, Telephone Service	30	44
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	190	21
Farmer, Grazier	14	2
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	1	-
Farm Bailiff	6	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	45	15
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	2	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	4	3
Gardener (not domestic)	118	1
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	171	3
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	4	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	136	1
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	20	1
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	3	-
Drover	1	-
Gamekeeper	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	2	1
Vermin Destroyer	3	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	661	168
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	52	15
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	10	1
Bookbinder	62	88
Printer	411	48
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	21	9
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	103	6
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	2	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	975	54
Engine, Machine Maker	159	9
Millwright	41	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	331	1
Boiler Maker	138	2
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	75	31
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	13	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	6	-
File Maker	16	-
Saw Maker	6	-
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	63	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	6	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	6	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	14	1
Surgical Instrument Maker	4	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	72	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	5	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	5	1
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	1	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	6	7
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	3,656	176
Builder	52	1
Carpenter, Joiner	1,041	6
Bricklayer	321	1
Mason	273	1
Slater, Tiler	34	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	142	-
Paperhanger	36	1
Plumber	341	3
Painter, Glazier	625	11
Cabinet Maker	465	91
French Polisher	98	10
Furniture Broker, Dealer	43	15
Locksmith, Bellhanger	11	-
Gas Fitter	22	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	19	2
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	18	1
Wood Carver	36	-
Carver, Gilder	62	2
Dealer in Works of Art	11	1
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	4	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	29
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	196	4
Coachmaker	80	1
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	1	-
Wheelwright	60	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	2	1
Others	11	2
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	42	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	33	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	19	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	12	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	-
Sail Maker	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	142	13
Dye, Paint Manufacture	11	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	3	-
Chemist, Druggist	82	9
Manufacturing Chemist	27	2
Alkali Manufacture	1	-
Drysalter	18	2
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	35	28
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	34	27
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	1,823	549
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	70	14
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	116
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	12	14
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	92	5
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	201	67
Cellarman	29	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	23	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	106	18
Cheesemonger, Butterman	4	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	289	14
Provision Curer, Dealer	131	87
Poulterer, Game Dealer	6	2
Fishmonger	42	4
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	23	3
Corn Miller	12	2
Baker	261	13
Confectioner, Pastrycook	61	114
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	102	25
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	3	5
Sugar Refiner	5	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	318	43
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	30	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	1,646	2,954
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	11	5
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	4	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	10	48
Flannel Manufacture	3	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	29	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	95	344
Silk Dyer, Printer	2	-
Ribbon Manufacture	3	1
Silk Merchant, Dealer	9	4
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	355	1,252
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	226	55
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	123	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	11	9
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	10	4
Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer	68	69
Tape Manufacturer, Dealer	1	30
Thread Manufacturer, Dealer	2	21
[Others]	1	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	24	5
Mat Maker, Seller	1	-
Net Maker	-	5
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	2
Weaver (undefined)	15	174
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	274	64
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	44	261
Felt Manufacture	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	11	27
Manchester Warehouseman	36	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	240	153
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	25
Trimming Maker, Dealer	19	304
Embroiderer	1	74
Others	8	16
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,065	2,708
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	29	31
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	1	8
Tailor	475	248
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	38	1,798
Shawl Manufacture	1	1
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	18	469
Hosiery Manufacture	1	4
Hosier, Haberdasher	23	19
Glover, Glove Maker	-	2
Button Maker, Dealer	12	16
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	333	52
Patten, Clog Maker	37	2
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	68	5
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	27	47
Accoutrement Maker	1	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	6
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	100	30
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	8	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	7	-
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	5	-
Furrier, Skinner	2	8
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	31	1
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	21	2
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	-	1
Brush, Broom, Maker	19	7
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	3	11
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	624	274
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	10	1
Oil and Colourman	2	-
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	2	-
Japanner	4	6
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	80	34
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	12	24
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	24	1
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	34	2
Sawyer	102	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	16	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	46	6
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	45	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Others	1	-
Paper Manufacture	26	16
Envelope Maker	-	6
Stationer, Law Stationer	77	50
Card, Pattern Card Maker	104	7
Paper Stainer	1	4
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	5	111
Ticket, Label Writer	3	5
Others	22	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,007	50
Coal Miner	4	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	2	-
Coal Merchant	72	3
Coalheaver	28	1
Gas Works Service	163	1
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	10	1
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	4	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	99	-
Paviour	52	1
Road Labourer	11	-
Railway Contractor	2	-
Platelayer	14	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	46	-
Others	6	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	7
Glass Manufacture	106	2
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	18	8
Salt Maker, Dealer	1	-
Waterworks Service	11	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	31	2
Gold, Silver, Beater	10	-
[Iron Manufacture]	574	6
[Steel Manufacture]	3	-
Blacksmith	255	2
Whitesmith	24	-
Nail Manufacture	-	2
Anchor, Chain Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	54	5
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	6	-
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	7	-
[Coppersmith]	54	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	93	1
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	14	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	162	7
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	4	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	24	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	19	1
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	2	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	2,601	1,090
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	103	249
Pawnbroker	64	19
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	60	24
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	60	17
Contractor (undefined)	13	-
General Labourer	1,172	11
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	155	3
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	435	79
Apprentice (undefined)	69	4
Factory Labourer (undefined)	441	150
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	29	534
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	34	1
Town Drainage Service	7	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	11	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	12	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	4	1
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	357	2,147
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	357	2,147
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	415	12,508
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	88	47
[Blank field, or illegible]	327	12,461

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.)

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