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 Stockport RegD/PLU Stockport AP/CP
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 95 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 21 Show data context -
  Police 34 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 20 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 16 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 3 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 10 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 216 Show data context 146 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 5 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 2 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 11 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 3 Show data context -
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 9 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 27 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 10 Show data context -
  Dentist 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 7 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 8 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 36 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 6 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 1 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 8 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 7 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 2 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 18 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Art Student 3 Show data context -
  Photographer 5 Show data context -
  Actor 12 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 118 Show data context 1,559 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 20 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 36 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 13 Show data context 1,287 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 31 Show data context 17 Show data context
  College, Club Service 4 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 135 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 4 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 3 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 2 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 369 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Merchant 9 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 35 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 14 Show data context -
  Accountant 11 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 69 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 194 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Bank Service 13 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 555 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 5 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 9 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 9 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 5 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 22 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 251 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 1 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 1 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 5 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 60 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 8 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 208 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 8 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 163 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Shepherd 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 5 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 17 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 4 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Drover 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 3 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 74 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Printer 44 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 3 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 244 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 36 Show data context -
  Millwright 6 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 37 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 11 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 106 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context -
  File Maker 2 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 15 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 7 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 722 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Builder 15 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 189 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 171 Show data context -
  Mason 48 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 28 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger 4 Show data context -
  Plumber 53 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 129 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 38 Show data context 6 Show data context
  French Polisher 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 13 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 2 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 7 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 46 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 7 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 23 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 16 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 5 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 3 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 35 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 28 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 6 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 66 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 59 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 678 Show data context 164 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 78 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 55 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 28 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 8 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 6 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 94 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 70 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 21 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 13 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 6 Show data context -
  Baker 55 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 29 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 44 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 132 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 8 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 2,021 Show data context 3,771 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 3 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others - 4 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 22 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1,552 Show data context 3,287 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 104 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 12 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 46 Show data context 89 Show data context
  [Others] 3 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 68 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 6 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 70 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 16 Show data context 71 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 61 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 10 Show data context 58 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 1,486 Show data context 1,261 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 1,134 Show data context 799 Show data context
  Tailor 136 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 5 Show data context 287 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 3 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 135 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 44 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 22 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 74 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 7 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 2 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 19 Show data context -
  Currier 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 13 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 6 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 107 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context -
  Japanner 1 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 11 Show data context -
  Sawyer 17 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 22 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 10 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 2 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1 Show data context -
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 607 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Coal Miner 30 Show data context -
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coalheaver 12 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 25 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 2 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 86 Show data context -
  Paviour 23 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 10 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 17 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 34 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 5 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 150 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 19 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 932 Show data context 143 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 39 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 17 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 82 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 626 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 73 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 61 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 18 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 4 Show data context 11 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 17 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 6 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 7 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 160 Show data context 1,305 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 160 Show data context 1,305 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 43 Show data context 2,345 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 11 Show data context 8 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 32 Show data context 2,337 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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