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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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 1,667 Show data context 192 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 289 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 406 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 43 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Police 494 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 242 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 187 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,165 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 330 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 231 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 143 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 234 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 63 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 108 Show data context 6 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 4,349 Show data context 4,630 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 788 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 252 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 72 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Theological Student 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 96 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 321 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 430 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 314 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dentist 50 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 22 Show data context 971 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 832 Show data context 2,278 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 124 Show data context 812 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 15 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 25 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 73 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 100 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 60 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sculptor 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 210 Show data context 201 Show data context
  Art Student 20 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Photographer 110 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Actor 19 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 7 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 4,485 Show data context 36,547 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 1,305 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 1,699 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 943 Show data context 27,490 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 14 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 351 Show data context 413 Show data context
  College, Club Service 12 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 8 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 13 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 1,905 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 38 Show data context 6,453 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 94 Show data context 227 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 8 Show data context 6 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 3,178 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Merchant 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 233 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 157 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Accountant 338 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 9 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 455 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 1,514 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 207 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 165 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 8,875 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 320 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 149 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 57 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 1,677 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 17 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 133 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 557 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 1,732 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 44 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 121 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 141 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,075 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 27 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 75 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 208 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 148 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 2,223 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 71 Show data context 22 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 40,204 Show data context 2,291 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 7,078 Show data context 502 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 2,724 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 387 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 26,479 Show data context 1,662 Show data context
  Shepherd 544 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 82 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 114 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Woodman 134 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 161 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 2,427 Show data context 73 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,546 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 629 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 157 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 187 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 74 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 336 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 40 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 59 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,341 Show data context 211 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 146 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 15 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bookbinder 110 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Printer 933 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 73 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 62 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,746 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 345 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 68 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 516 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 114 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 94 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 27 Show data context 1 Show data context
  File Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 290 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 6 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 90 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 14,994 Show data context 210 Show data context
  Builder 521 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 4,955 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bricklayer 339 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mason 4,743 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 624 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paperhanger 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Plumber 492 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 1,700 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 915 Show data context 161 Show data context
  French Polisher 135 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 62 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 225 Show data context 1 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 66 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 80 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,528 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Coachmaker 471 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheelwright 536 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 455 Show data context 8 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 263 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 165 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 402 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 272 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 58 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 105 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 94 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 11 Show data context 11 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 9,625 Show data context 2,548 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 1,114 Show data context 276 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 131 Show data context 796 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 37 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 192 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brewer 599 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 166 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Cellarman 76 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 132 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 418 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 59 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 1,615 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 82 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 56 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Fishmonger 147 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 151 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Corn Miller 600 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Baker 1,922 Show data context 146 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 218 Show data context 148 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 179 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 1,642 Show data context 668 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 44 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 3,275 Show data context 4,097 Show data context
  Woolstapler 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 862 Show data context 1,019 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 48 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 4 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fuller 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 110 Show data context 762 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 7 Show data context 82 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 14 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 0 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 194 Show data context 161 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 256 Show data context 340 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 46 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 334 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 22 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Net Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 89 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 41 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 58 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 37 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 56 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 870 Show data context 973 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Others 131 Show data context 82 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 7,738 Show data context 18,820 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 81 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 3 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Tailor 1,830 Show data context 1,433 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 95 Show data context 9,073 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 71 Show data context 2,902 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 32 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 808 Show data context 4,105 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 4,600 Show data context 1,100 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 180 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 26 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 2 Show data context 19 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1,151 Show data context 289 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 23 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 389 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Currier 288 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 42 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 64 Show data context 185 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 223 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 0 Show data context 6 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 2,854 Show data context 777 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 44 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 55 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Japanner 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 207 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 66 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 402 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 206 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Sawyer 724 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 79 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 135 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 301 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 376 Show data context 477 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 2 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 92 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 2 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 27 Show data context 115 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 53 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 14,265 Show data context 146 Show data context
  Coal Miner 5,070 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 204 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Copper Miner 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 51 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 68 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 349 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Coalheaver 141 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 188 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 1,066 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 139 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 372 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 291 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 695 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 139 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Paviour 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 52 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Road Labourer 659 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 467 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 152 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 139 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blacksmith 2,244 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Whitesmith 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 294 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 651 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 206 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 186 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 13,397 Show data context 1,022 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 502 Show data context 600 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 60 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 437 Show data context 246 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  General Labourer 11,423 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 648 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 82 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 84 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 79 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 173 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 131 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 29 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 10 Show data context 10 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 93,058 Show data context 187,031 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 61,691 Show data context 155,741 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 31,367 Show data context 31,290 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".

This website does not try to provide an exact replica of the original printed census tables, which often had thousands of rows and far more columns than will fit on our web pages. Instead, we let you drill down from national totals to the most detailed data available. The column headings are those that appeared in the original printed report. The numbers presented here, which are the same ones we use to create statistical maps and graphs, come from the census table and have usually been carefully checked.

The system can only hold statistics for units listed in our administrative gazetteer, so some rows from the original table may be missing. Sometimes big low-level units, like urban parishes, were divided between more than one higher-level units, like Registration sub-Districts. This is why some pages will give a higher figure for a lower-level unit: it covers the whole of the lower-level unit, not just the part within the current higher-level unit.


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.)