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 Surrey RegC	Camberwell RegD/PLPar	Camberwell Dulwich Peckham St George

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	1,261	77
Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described)	3	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	621	60
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	288	3
Prison Service, &c.	2	-
Police	232	2
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	84	10
Other Local or County Official	27	-
East Indian and Colonial Service	4	2
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	185	11
Army Officer (effective/retired)	54	6
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	24	4
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	27	-
Army Pensioner	36	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	20	-
Seaman, R.N.	6	-
Navy Pensioner	18	1
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	2,712	1,944
Clergymen (Established Church)	56	1
Roman Catholic Priest	12	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	50	1
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	27	15
Nun, Sister of Charity	3	12
Theological Student	21	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	30	13
Barrister, Solicitor	154	-
Law Student	25	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	697	5
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	109	2
Dentist	36	-
Medical Student, Assistant	95	5
Midwife	-	10
Subordinate Medical Service	22	458
Schoolmaster	295	867
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	53	190
School Service, and others connected with teaching	38	14
Author, Editor, Journalist	104	10
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	77	2
Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	18	1
Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c.	13	4
Civil Engineer	143	2
Mining Engineer	4	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	70	-
Painter (artist)	123	37
Engraver (artist)	65	1
Sculptor	11	-
Architect	72	1
Musician, Music Master	117	201
Art Student	19	17
Photographer	68	31
Actor	28	34
Art, Music, Theatre Service	10	4
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	12	6
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	35	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	1,277	11,717
Domestic Coachman, Groom	116	1
Domestic Gardener	94	1
Domestic Indoor Servant	267	8,715
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	13	1
Inn, Hotel Servant	530	227
College, Club Service	11	-
Office Keeper (not Government)	16	3
Cook (not domestic)	68	8
Charwoman	2	509
Washing and Bathing Service	99	2,139
Hospital and Institution Service	47	113
Others engaged in Service	14	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	7,014	188
Merchant	148	4
Broker, Agent, Factor	430	8
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	98	3
Accountant	232	1
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	39	6
Commercial Traveller	1,047	7
Commercial Clerk	4,236	140
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	12	-
Banker	7	-
Bank Service	384	3
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	13	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	368	16
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	4,894	71
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	80	1
Railway Guard	47	1
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	13	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	637	9
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	2	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	50	4
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	583	2
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	1,187	3
Tramway Companies' Service	110	-
Inland Navigation Service	6	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	56	-
Navigation Service (on shore)	13	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	179	2
Pilot	2	-
Ship Steward, Cook	28	1
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	127	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	560	10
Meter, Weigher	7	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	1,114	8
Telegraph, Telephone Service	93	27
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	573	34
Farmer, Grazier	27	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	3	-
Farm Bailiff	3	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	98	10
Agricultural Student	1	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	1
Woodman	40	10
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	43	4
Gardener (not domestic)	357	9
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	381	8
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	10	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	256	2
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	85	-
Drover	3	-
Gamekeeper	2	-
Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer	5	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
Fisherman	1	1
Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c.	18	5
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	2,342	320
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	199	8
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	18	-
Bookbinder	384	275
Printer	1,500	28
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	59	3
Others	5	-
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	154	3
Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer	5	-
Map and Print - Colourer, Seller	18	3
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	1,146	53
Engine, Machine Maker	270	5
Millwright	12	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	265	2
Boiler Maker	41	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	7	4
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	3	1
Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	17	-
Cutler, Scissors Maker	20	-
File Maker	1	-
Saw Maker	9	1
Pin Maker	2	-
Steel Pen Maker	2	-
Domestic Implement Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	134	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	74	7
Electrical Apparatus Maker	50	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	30	2
Surgical Instrument Maker	18	8
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	34	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	65	3
Type Cutter, Founder	10	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	24	1
Toy Maker, Dealer	25	15
Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer	3	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	23	3
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	7,317	146
Builder	473	7
Carpenter, Joiner	1,962	7
Bricklayer	1,373	3
Mason	325	3
Slater, Tiler	55	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	435	2
Paperhanger	112	-
Plumber	360	2
Painter, Glazier	1,246	6
Cabinet Maker	333	50
French Polisher	70	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	60	7
Locksmith, Bellhanger	30	-
Gas Fitter	217	1
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	73	1
Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker	35	1
Others	1	-
Wood Carver	13	-
Carver, Gilder	87	3
Dealer in Works of Art	23	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	16	1
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	3	1
Artificial Flower Maker	15	51
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	437	35
Coachmaker	152	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	5	-
Wheelwright	122	-
Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer	9	-
Others	16	2
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	133	33
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	36	2
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	20	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	10	-
Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker	1	1
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	1	-
Sail Maker	4	1
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	281	29
Dye, Paint Manufacture	24	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	15	4
Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture	19	7
Chemist, Druggist	167	7
Manufacturing Chemist	45	10
Alkali Manufacture	1	1
Drysalter	10	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	176	52
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	163	49
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	13	3
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	4,240	472
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	272	26
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	5	82
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	72	17
Hop - Merchant, Dealer	40	-
Maltster	6	-
Brewer	142	3
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	110	20
Cellarman	124	1
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	101	4
Milkseller, Dairyman	292	26
Cheesemonger, Butterman	132	8
Butcher, Meat Salesman	543	12
Provision Curer, Dealer	98	9
Poulterer, Game Dealer	23	-
Fishmonger	274	25
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	116	6
Corn Miller	8	-
Baker	595	48
Confectioner, Pastrycook	157	79
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	336	33
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	20	7
Sugar Refiner	21	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	664	61
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	89	5
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	869	587
Woolstapler	13	1
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	10	1
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	2	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	1	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	57	2
Others	-	2
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	21	15
Silk Dyer, Printer	1	-
Ribbon Manufacture	4	-
Silk Merchant, Dealer	32	1
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	5	3
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	4	1
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	5	-
Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer	6	4
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	20	32
[Others]	1	-
Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture	2	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	31	1
Mat Maker, Seller	10	2
Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture	3	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	5	17
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	2	2
Weaver (undefined)	3	-
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	96	33
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	3	2
Felt Manufacture	2	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	36	11
Manchester Warehouseman	25	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	412	323
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	30	62
Trimming Maker, Dealer	21	29
Embroiderer	1	41
Others	5	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	1,980	3,960
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	220	80
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	7	9
Tailor	452	186
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	113	2,673
Shawl Manufacture	2	-
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	91	763
Hosiery Manufacture	11	1
Hosier, Haberdasher	93	95
Glover, Glove Maker	8	2
Button Maker, Dealer	5	1
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	806	113
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	125	5
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	27	10
Accoutrement Maker	10	6
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	10	16
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	853	161
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	15	1
Soap Boiler, Maker	24	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	15	6
Manure Manufacture	9	1
Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer	19	1
Comb Maker	9	-
Others	3	-
Furrier, Skinner	115	37
Tanner, Fellmonger	60	2
Currier	330	15
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	97	12
Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer	25	-
Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer	13	2
Brush, Broom, Maker	107	52
Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer	12	31
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	1,558	279
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	18	-
Oil and Colourman	186	12
Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture	71	-
Japanner	39	2
India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer	18	4
Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer	9	1
Others	16	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	154	23
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	13	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	127	18
Sawyer	139	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	18	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	67	11
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	153	1
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	48	5
Others	6	-
Paper Manufacture	52	25
Envelope Maker	6	41
Stationer, Law Stationer	307	66
Card, Pattern Card Maker	16	5
Paper Stainer	14	4
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	54	53
Ticket, Label Writer	15	4
Others	12	4
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,305	75
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	2	-
Mine Service	3	-
Coal Merchant	61	3
Coalheaver	63	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	6	1
Gas Works Service	272	3
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	42	1
Slate Worker, Dealer	5	-
Limeburner	10	1
Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer	-	1
Well Sinker, Borer	4	-
Plaster, Cement Manufacture	26	3
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	106	-
Paviour	39	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	2	-
Road Labourer	20	-
Railway Contractor	11	-
Platelayer	43	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	94	-
Others	19	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	90	13
Glass Manufacture	82	3
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	59	6
Salt Maker, Dealer	-	2
Waterworks Service	18	-
Others	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	165	9
Gold, Silver, Beater	3	-
Lapidary	5	-
Others	22	5
[Iron Manufacture]	104	2
[Steel Manufacture]	1	-
Blacksmith	246	1
Whitesmith	41	-
Nail Manufacture	1	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	156	5
Other Iron and Steel Manufacture	43	-
[Coppersmith]	23	-
[Tin Manufacture]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	140	5
Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	35	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	8	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	24	1
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	145	2
Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer	2	3
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	7	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	38	3
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	3	2
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	8	-
Others	4	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	3,639	896
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	307	181
Pawnbroker	89	2
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	140	30
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	88	16
Contractor (undefined)	23	1
General Labourer	2,264	19
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	213	1
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	299	59
Apprentice (undefined)	39	5
Factory Labourer (undefined)	161	20
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	16	562
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	97	3
Town Drainage Service	11	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	52	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	28	1
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	6	2
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	1,350	4,111
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	1,350	4,111
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	988	31,926
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	44	11
[Blank field, or illegible]	944	31,915

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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Acknowledgments:

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.)

(2) Matthew Woollard (UK Data Service, University of Essex). 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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