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 Worcestershire RegC Bromsgrove RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 67 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 13 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 20 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. - 1 Show data context
  Police 21 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 6 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 10 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 2 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 4 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 181 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 22 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 5 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher - 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 4 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 15 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 18 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 14 Show data context -
  Dentist 2 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 5 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service - 29 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 48 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 6 Show data context 48 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 4 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 4 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 8 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Art Student - 1 Show data context
  Photographer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Actor 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 2 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 220 Show data context 1,574 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 70 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 63 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 69 Show data context 1,272 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 17 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Charwoman - 91 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 179 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 5 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 202 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 15 Show data context -
  Accountant 6 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 26 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 115 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bank Service 15 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 8 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 382 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 22 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 3 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 100 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 37 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 49 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 7 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 6 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 4 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 51 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 37 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,416 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 240 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 81 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 36 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 874 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Shepherd 22 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 8 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 10 Show data context -
  Woodman 12 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 4 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 129 Show data context 2 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 55 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 3 Show data context -
  Drover 4 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 16 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 64 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bookbinder - 1 Show data context
  Printer 55 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 8 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,153 Show data context 999 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 12 Show data context -
  Millwright 4 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 40 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker - 13 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 82 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 15 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  File Maker 9 Show data context -
  Pin Maker 3 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Needle Maker 607 Show data context 670 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker - 1 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 20 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 5 Show data context -
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 2 Show data context -
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 349 Show data context 294 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 656 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Builder 21 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 244 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bricklayer 208 Show data context -
  Mason 20 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 20 Show data context -
  Plumber 16 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 98 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  French Polisher 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 6 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 112 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 19 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 45 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 30 Show data context -
  Others 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 12 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 3 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 14 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 13 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist - 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 431 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 71 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Maltster 10 Show data context -
  Brewer 13 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 3 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 76 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Baker 75 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 104 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 54 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Woolstapler 2 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer - 3 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Net Maker - 4 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 44 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 18 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 212 Show data context 501 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 4 Show data context
  Tailor 57 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 407 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 43 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 15 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 131 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 17 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Others - 4 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 4 Show data context -
  Currier 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker - 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 74 Show data context 90 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Thatcher 2 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sawyer 27 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 7 Show data context -
  Others 5 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture - 7 Show data context
  Envelope Maker - 9 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker - 3 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 1,835 Show data context 1,325 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2 Show data context -
  Mine Service 5 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 8 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 4 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 8 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 9 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 14 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 4 Show data context -
  Platelayer 24 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 15 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 114 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 6 Show data context -
  Lapidary 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 137 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 1,232 Show data context 1,301 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 8 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 15 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 3 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 17 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer - 2 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 5 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
  Others - 2 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 812 Show data context 84 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 23 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 3 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 8 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 21 Show data context 7 Show data context
  General Labourer 671 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 28 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 33 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 8 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 17 Show data context 8 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 12 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 4 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 175 Show data context 895 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 175 Show data context 895 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 120 Show data context 2,956 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 7 Show data context 13 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 113 Show data context 2,943 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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