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 Newton Abbot RegD/PLU	Tormoham AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	84	4
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	2	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	15	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	20	1
Police	27	1
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	5	-
Other Local or County Official	10	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	5	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	81	1
Army Officer (effective/retired)	32	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	2	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	6	-
Army Pensioner	5	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	6	-
Seaman, R.N.	16	1
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	13	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	336	354
Clergymen (Established Church)	37	1
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	6	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	2	3
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	6
Theological Student	3	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	3	1
Barrister, Solicitor	20	1
Law Student	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	16	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	28	1
Dentist	11	-
Medical Student, Assistant	4	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	2	100
Schoolmaster	38	115
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	12	87
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	5	4
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	1	-
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	1	-
Civil Engineer	15	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Painter (artist)	17	2
Architect	14	-
Musician, Music Master	45	23
Art Student	4	-
Photographer	18	1
Actor	4	5
Art, Music, Theatre Service	2	-
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	8	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	9	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	518	3,277
Domestic Coachman, Groom	99	2
Domestic Gardener	102	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	248	2,668
Inn, Hotel Servant	49	32
College, Club Service	1	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Cook (not domestic)	7	-
Charwoman	1	97
Washing and Bathing Service	2	464
Hospital and Institution Service	2	11
Others engaged in Service	7	1
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	204	10
Merchant	15	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	15	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	10	-
Accountant	15	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	2	3
Commercial Traveller	35	4
Commercial Clerk	73	2
Banker	5	-
Bank Service	22	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	12	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	527	10
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	1	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	27	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	62	4
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	144	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	56	1
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	3	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	5	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	3	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	78	2
Pilot	1	-
Boatman on Seas	5	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	1	1
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	134	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	271	10
Farmer, Grazier	20	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	2	-
Farm Bailiff	3	1
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	22	2
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	-
Gardener (not domestic)	219	7
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	109	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	38	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	-
Fisherman	66	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	78	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	16	-
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	4	-
Bookbinder	10	3
Printer	47	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	1	1
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	71	8
Engine, Machine Maker	14	1
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	6	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	2	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	24	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	1
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	1	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	-	2
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	15	-
Type Cutter, Founder	1	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	3
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	3	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	1,078	53
Builder	58	1
Carpenter, Joiner	269	5
Bricklayer	9	-
Mason	238	5
Slater, Tiler	1	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	91	3
Paperhanger	5	-
Plumber	76	1
Painter, Glazier	186	3
Cabinet Maker	104	33
French Polisher	9	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	6	-
Gas Fitter	5	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Carver, Gilder	15	-
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	102	1
Coachmaker	57	1
Wheelwright	24	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	20	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	13	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	6	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	3	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	-
Sail Maker	3	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	35	-
Dye, Paint Manufacture	3	-
Chemist, Druggist	32	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	4	-
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	4	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	441	239
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	47	18
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	30	138
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	3	2
Maltster	3	-
Brewer	4	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	2	3
Cellarman	6	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	17	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	17	14
Butcher, Meat Salesman	48	3
Provision Curer, Dealer	8	4
Poulterer, Game Dealer	8	2
Fishmonger	28	3
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	11	-
Baker	67	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	18	8
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	20	12
Sugar Refiner	1	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	97	27
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	6	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	76	121
Woolstapler	1	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	2	1
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	2	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	19
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	8	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	56	87
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	10
Embroiderer	-	2
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	318	793
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	171	17
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	688
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	1	63
Hosiery Manufacture	1	-
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	5
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	113	10
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	18	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	5	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	3
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	16	1
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	3	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	1
Tanner, Fellmonger	2	-
Currier	2	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	7	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	52	11
Oil and Colourman	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	5	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	8	1
Sawyer	20	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	5	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	5	-
Paper Manufacture	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	5	8
Others	3	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	235	9
Coal Miner	1	-
Copper Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	2	1
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	1	-
Coal Merchant	10	1
Coalheaver	10	-
Gas Works Service	3	-
Stone Quarrier	15	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	4	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	2	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	4	-
Platelayer	4	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	6	1
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	3	-
Glass Manufacture	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	8	-
Waterworks Service	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	41	3
[Iron Manufacture]	4	-
Blacksmith	50	-
Whitesmith	13	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	24	1
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	13	-
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	2	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	-	2
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	542	85
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	26	27
Pawnbroker	2	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	22	11
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	3	3
Contractor (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	436	5
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	3	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	32	35
Apprentice (undefined)	13	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	3	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	2
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	15	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	12	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	230	933
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	230	933
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	156	3,549
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	5	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	151	3,547

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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