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 Norwich Inc/RegD/PLU	Heigham CP/AP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	176	7
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	47	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	29	-
Prison Service, &c.	2	-
Police	73	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	20	7
Other Local or County Official	5	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	47	-
Army Officer (effective/retired)	5	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	12	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	14	-
Army Pensioner	14	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	290	240
Clergymen (Established Church)	19	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	13	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	4	1
Nun, Sister of Charity	-	3
Theological Student	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	10	1
Barrister, Solicitor	13	-
Law Student	2	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	85	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	2	-
Dentist	10	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	5	39
Schoolmaster	45	115
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	4	49
School Service, and others connected with teaching	3	2
Author, Editor, Journalist	12	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	3	-
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	2	1
Civil Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	5	-
Engraver (artist)	5	-
Architect	7	-
Musician, Music Master	15	19
Art Student	-	1
Photographer	10	4
Actor	1	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	2	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	98	1,275
Domestic Coachman, Groom	16	-
Domestic Gardener	20	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	29	951
Inn, Hotel Servant	22	14
College, Club Service	2	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	2
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	93
Washing and Bathing Service	2	202
Hospital and Institution Service	7	12
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	485	6
Merchant	3	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	29	1
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	10	-
Accountant	32	2
Commercial Traveller	93	1
Commercial Clerk	227	2
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	-
Bank Service	33	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	57	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	311	2
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	6	-
Railway Guard	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	43	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	6	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	54	1
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	80	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	1	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	2	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	39	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	73	1
Telegraph, Telephone Service	3	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	203	11
Farmer, Grazier	18	1
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	4	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	43	3
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	25	4
Gardener (not domestic)	112	3
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	52	1
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	42	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	5	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	1	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	1	1
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	247	18
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	23	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	5	-
Bookbinder	15	15
Printer	180	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	4	2
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	20	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	160	4
Engine, Machine Maker	24	-
Millwright	8	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	61	-
Boiler Maker	8	1
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	2	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	1
Tool Maker, Dealer	7	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	5	-
Saw Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	24	-
Philosophical Instrument Maker	1	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	1	-
Surgical Instrument Maker	-	2
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	10	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	996	19
Builder	27	-
Carpenter, Joiner	354	1
Bricklayer	245	1
Mason	45	1
Plasterer, Whitewasher	23	-
Paperhanger	3	-
Plumber	40	-
Painter, Glazier	119	-
Cabinet Maker	86	16
French Polisher	7	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	7	-
Gas Fitter	24	-
Wood Carver	3	-
Carver, Gilder	10	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	3	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	138	2
Coachmaker	89	2
Wheelwright	20	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	29	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	41	6
Dye, Paint Manufacture	-	1
Chemist, Druggist	27	-
Manufacturing Chemist	14	5
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	16	7
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	16	7
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	507	90
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	59	10
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	36
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	1	1
Maltster	18	-
Brewer	28	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	2	-
Cellarman	13	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	10	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	12	-
Cheesemonger, Butterman	2	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	47	9
Provision Curer, Dealer	4	-
Fishmonger	12	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	6	1
Corn Miller	4	-
Baker	93	6
Confectioner, Pastrycook	46	4
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	14	8
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	9	3
Sugar Refiner	6	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	117	10
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	4	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	135	223
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	11	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	-	1
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	3	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	17	131
Silk Dyer, Printer	2	-
Crepe, Gauze Manufacture	3	8
Silk Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	-	7
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	4	1
Net Maker	-	1
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	-	1
Weaver (undefined)	2	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	5	3
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	2	1
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	1	-
Manchester Warehouseman	3	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	81	62
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	5
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	855	1,319
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	3	1
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	4
Tailor	180	284
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	622
Shawl Manufacture	-	2
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	48
Hosier, Haberdasher	6	5
Glover, Glove Maker	1	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	657	350
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	4	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	2	3
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	148	60
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	9	-
Currier	41	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	12	8
Brush, Broom, Maker	82	52
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	105	19
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	3	-
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	3	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	13	-
Sawyer	18	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	16	2
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	8	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	6	-
Paper Manufacture	11	2
Stationer, Law Stationer	21	1
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	3	14
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	354	3
Coal Miner	1	-
Mine Service	1	1
Coal Merchant	19	-
Coalheaver	18	-
Gas Works Service	7	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	3	-
Limeburner	2	-
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	2	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Paviour	3	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	1	-
Platelayer	3	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	1	-
Glass Manufacture	2	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	6	-
Waterworks Service	11	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	10	1
[Iron Manufacture]	70	-
Blacksmith	58	-
Whitesmith	22	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	43	-
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	8	1
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	34	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	4	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	17	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	389	124
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	48	68
Pawnbroker	3	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	34	3
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	9	1
General Labourer	209	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	24	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	45	8
Apprentice (undefined)	5	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	9	9
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	31
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	6	-
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	3	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	174	549
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	174	549
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	15	3,642
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	3	2
[Blank field, or illegible]	12	3,640

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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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.)

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