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 England and Wales Dep North Midland RegDiv
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 4,031 Show data context 412 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 723 Show data context 192 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 806 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 78 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Police 1,410 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 569 Show data context 171 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 415 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,695 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 162 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 565 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 471 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 322 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 95 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 43 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 11,703 Show data context 10,639 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1,672 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 113 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 578 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 158 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Theological Student 126 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 342 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 630 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 1,103 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 798 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dentist 139 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 153 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 168 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 162 Show data context 1,974 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 2,521 Show data context 6,264 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 174 Show data context 1,163 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 85 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 72 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 108 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 18 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 271 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 139 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 297 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 179 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 346 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 670 Show data context 523 Show data context
  Art Student 40 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Photographer 254 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Actor 116 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 40 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 132 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 158 Show data context 3 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 15,669 Show data context 79,219 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 5,287 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 5,538 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 3,222 Show data context 65,632 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 37 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 1,185 Show data context 1,348 Show data context
  College, Club Service 44 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 45 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 36 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 5,118 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 93 Show data context 6,511 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 150 Show data context 421 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 32 Show data context 15 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 11,198 Show data context 265 Show data context
  Merchant 166 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 1,248 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 574 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Accountant 384 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 45 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 1,410 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 6,191 Show data context 182 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 593 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 528 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 25,139 Show data context 864 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1,565 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 752 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 592 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 7,508 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 43 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 240 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 593 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 4,247 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 137 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 135 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 958 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 103 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,348 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 251 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 363 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 959 Show data context 350 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 4,852 Show data context 285 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 400 Show data context 84 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 114,874 Show data context 3,805 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 21,580 Show data context 1,811 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 6,316 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 2,014 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 78,300 Show data context 1,862 Show data context
  Shepherd 2,629 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 121 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 789 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 80 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woodman 647 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 395 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 1,989 Show data context 107 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 9,605 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 178 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 2,708 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 374 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 639 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Drover 208 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 946 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 56 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 115 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 4,366 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 3,480 Show data context 402 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 311 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 30 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Bookbinder 275 Show data context 174 Show data context
  Printer 2,396 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 161 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 296 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 13,365 Show data context 164 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 1,654 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Millwright 339 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 4,709 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 1,341 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 2,440 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 466 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 201 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 138 Show data context 2 Show data context
  File Maker 51 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saw Maker 36 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 233 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Needle Maker 158 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 856 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 49 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 103 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 106 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 78 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 155 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 136 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 24 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 38,902 Show data context 382 Show data context
  Builder 1,760 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 13,135 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Bricklayer 8,824 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Mason 4,105 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 541 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 974 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 92 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Plumber 2,068 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 4,296 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 1,821 Show data context 204 Show data context
  French Polisher 165 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 186 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 66 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 453 Show data context 1 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 65 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 23 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 52 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 202 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 30 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 3 Show data context 8 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 6,281 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Coachmaker 1,202 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 792 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Wheelwright 2,851 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 122 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 1,265 Show data context 20 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 779 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 177 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 387 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 53 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 150 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 1,652 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 75 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 102 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 1,287 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 156 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 570 Show data context 1,472 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 539 Show data context 1,448 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 31 Show data context 24 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 30,734 Show data context 5,774 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 3,681 Show data context 813 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 130 Show data context 917 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 119 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 1,502 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brewer 1,308 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 607 Show data context 151 Show data context
  Cellarman 150 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 274 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 755 Show data context 177 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 30 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 5,740 Show data context 204 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 624 Show data context 240 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 204 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Fishmonger 1,007 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 385 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Corn Miller 1,894 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Baker 3,651 Show data context 294 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 714 Show data context 459 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 927 Show data context 253 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 16 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 50 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 6,744 Show data context 1,953 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 213 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 25,291 Show data context 35,473 Show data context
  Woolstapler 73 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 511 Show data context 465 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 307 Show data context 634 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 20 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 817 Show data context 2,935 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 87 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 24 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 37 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 5,105 Show data context 11,147 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 2,013 Show data context 267 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 21 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 51 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 10,121 Show data context 14,565 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 163 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 84 Show data context 154 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 13 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 6 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 720 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Net Maker 18 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 17 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 17 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 113 Show data context 97 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1,283 Show data context 165 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 383 Show data context 2,403 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 0 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 47 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 2,786 Show data context 908 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 72 Show data context 636 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 445 Show data context 252 Show data context
  Embroiderer 5 Show data context 471 Show data context
  Others 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 46,793 Show data context 55,754 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 285 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 6 Show data context 153 Show data context
  Tailor 6,379 Show data context 1,613 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 140 Show data context 21,301 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 63 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 43 Show data context 6,770 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 18,501 Show data context 19,554 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 910 Show data context 239 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 142 Show data context 376 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 19,302 Show data context 5,505 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 110 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 814 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 83 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 8 Show data context 52 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 2,378 Show data context 267 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 143 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 31 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 29 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 142 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 324 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 476 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Currier 889 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 35 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 222 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 6 Show data context 46 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 6,951 Show data context 2,125 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 244 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Japanner 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1,342 Show data context 608 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 780 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 90 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 617 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Sawyer 1,374 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 60 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 655 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 448 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 591 Show data context 298 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 0 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 221 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 0 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 19 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 183 Show data context 819 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 17 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Others 115 Show data context 22 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 86,948 Show data context 818 Show data context
  Coal Miner 40,039 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 818 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 873 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 235 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 208 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 1,661 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Coalheaver 474 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 181 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 1,036 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 132 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 57 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 4,142 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 79 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 806 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 104 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 2,014 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 4,670 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 81 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 1,057 Show data context 366 Show data context
  Paviour 43 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 149 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Road Labourer 3,385 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 673 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 488 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 212 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 215 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 101 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 225 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Blacksmith 7,649 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Whitesmith 340 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 725 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 825 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 11,086 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 95 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 739 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 99 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 68 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 664 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 240 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 150 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 43,695 Show data context 3,544 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 1,449 Show data context 1,320 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 296 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 2,189 Show data context 647 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 267 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 149 Show data context 0 Show data context
  General Labourer 32,130 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 4,070 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 1,686 Show data context 177 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 168 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 924 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 367 Show data context 1,058 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 828 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 58 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 589 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 76 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 105 Show data context 30 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 307,822 Show data context 625,673 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 193,311 Show data context 510,332 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 114,511 Show data context 115,341 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.)