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 Yorkshire RegDiv East Riding RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 1,261 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 360 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 243 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 39 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Police 411 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 152 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 2,418 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 130 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 1,844 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 85 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 120 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 112 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 78 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 3,204 Show data context 2,588 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 307 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 144 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 47 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Theological Student 74 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 74 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 229 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 383 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 192 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dentist 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 34 Show data context 539 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 618 Show data context 1,264 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 74 Show data context 437 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 16 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 107 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 51 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 55 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sculptor 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 113 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 219 Show data context 148 Show data context
  Art Student 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 73 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Actor 22 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 2,717 Show data context 21,964 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 1,093 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 636 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 437 Show data context 18,358 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 385 Show data context 238 Show data context
  College, Club Service 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 15 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 1,454 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 17 Show data context 1,615 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 98 Show data context 209 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 4,271 Show data context 75 Show data context
  Merchant 117 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 455 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 161 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 99 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 8 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 464 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 2,602 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 165 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 170 Show data context 8 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 13,429 Show data context 107 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 443 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 230 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 119 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 2,280 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 95 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 261 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 1,043 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 1,251 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 133 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 3,038 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 78 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 286 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2,159 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 160 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 1,583 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 140 Show data context 24 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 22,565 Show data context 808 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 3,425 Show data context 224 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1,298 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 585 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 15,100 Show data context 530 Show data context
  Shepherd 669 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 37 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 100 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woodman 78 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 74 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 1,165 Show data context 44 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 3,155 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 87 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 603 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 49 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 181 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 176 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 29 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 1,995 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1,059 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 119 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 110 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Printer 690 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 33 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 84 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 3,490 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 635 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Millwright 129 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 1,212 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 790 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 46 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  File Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Needle Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 253 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 58 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 22 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 146 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 14 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 11,340 Show data context 154 Show data context
  Builder 296 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 3,976 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bricklayer 2,671 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mason 731 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 111 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 159 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paperhanger 87 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plumber 576 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 1,383 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 848 Show data context 99 Show data context
  French Polisher 98 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 89 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 106 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 66 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 89 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 1,280 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coachmaker 337 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 228 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheelwright 408 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 290 Show data context 4 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1,689 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 579 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 757 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 99 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 58 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 196 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 853 Show data context 204 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 228 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 14 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 16 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 453 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 94 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 48 Show data context 5 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 143 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 114 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 29 Show data context 3 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 7,717 Show data context 2,083 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 822 Show data context 133 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 75 Show data context 851 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 71 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 121 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 255 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 119 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Cellarman 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 128 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 276 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 1,367 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 276 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 57 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Fishmonger 471 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 264 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Corn Miller 467 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Baker 308 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 447 Show data context 154 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 344 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 1,728 Show data context 469 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 53 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 1,745 Show data context 1,175 Show data context
  Woolstapler 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 23 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 247 Show data context 532 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 125 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 32 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 291 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 11 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Net Maker 8 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 22 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 57 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 10 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 823 Show data context 251 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 4,505 Show data context 6,674 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 65 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 0 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Tailor 1,989 Show data context 284 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 17 Show data context 5,429 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 2 Show data context 683 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 73 Show data context 47 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 2,031 Show data context 116 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 23 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 268 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 23 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 11 Show data context 33 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1,189 Show data context 135 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 114 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 17 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 553 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Currier 157 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 166 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 9 Show data context 7 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 3,417 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1,365 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Japanner 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 123 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thatcher 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 245 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sawyer 443 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 178 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 588 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 57 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 33 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 105 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 8 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 7,994 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Coal Miner 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 31 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Mine Service 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 428 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Coalheaver 331 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 234 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 493 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 71 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 262 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 799 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paviour 312 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 56 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Road Labourer 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 36 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 90 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 61 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 95 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Blacksmith 1,871 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Whitesmith 312 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 203 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1,372 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 359 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 24 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 226 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 39 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 10,722 Show data context 699 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 353 Show data context 299 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 98 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 469 Show data context 287 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 139 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 8,616 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 591 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 165 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 73 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 129 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 53 Show data context 0 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 187 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 114 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 30 Show data context 17 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 69,044 Show data context 145,713 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 44,383 Show data context 120,932 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 24,661 Show data context 24,781 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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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.)