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 Lincolnshire RegC Spilsby RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 11 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 21 Show data context -
  Police 22 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 4 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 29 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 22 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 3 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 182 Show data context 173 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 39 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 13 Show data context -
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 5 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 9 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 25 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 15 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 44 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 4 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 5 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 280 Show data context 1,623 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 136 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 66 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 51 Show data context 1,454 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 25 Show data context 17 Show data context
  College, Club Service - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 73 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 2 Show data context 75 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 45 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 1 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 8 Show data context -
  Accountant 3 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 6 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bank Service 8 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 142 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 3 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 57 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 4 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 4 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 33 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 5 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 9 Show data context -
  Boatman on Seas 6 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 14 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service - 4 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 3,761 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 705 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 241 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 85 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 2,555 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Shepherd 105 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 39 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 5 Show data context -
  Woodman 5 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 6 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 135 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 35 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 9 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 21 Show data context -
  Drover 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 14 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 4 Show data context -
  Fisherman 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 15 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 33 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 2 Show data context -
  Millwright 5 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 3 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 539 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Builder 41 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 204 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 164 Show data context -
  Mason 25 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 4 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 10 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 1 Show data context -
  Plumber 33 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 27 Show data context -
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 118 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coachmaker 17 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 80 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 2 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 1 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 1 Show data context -
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 513 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 67 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 5 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 10 Show data context -
  Brewer 34 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context -
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 86 Show data context -
  Provision Curer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 85 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Baker 44 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 9 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 102 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 8 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 100 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 82 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 227 Show data context 378 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 3 Show data context
  Tailor 85 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 3 Show data context 338 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 20 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 130 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 8 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 10 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 2 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 3 Show data context -
  Currier 3 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 14 Show data context -
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Sawyer 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 3 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 2 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 335 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 8 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 9 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 10 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 1 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 3 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 66 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 4 Show data context -
  Platelayer 45 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 10 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context -
  Lapidary 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 5 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 124 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Whitesmith 3 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 22 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 368 Show data context 28 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 20 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 24 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 290 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 14 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 11 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 10 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 10 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 158 Show data context 1,443 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 158 Show data context 1,443 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 69 Show data context 3,474 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 68 Show data context 3,472 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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