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 Bristol RegD/Inc	Bristol St Augustine AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	63	5
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	7	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	13	-
Prison Service, &c.	-	3
Police	41	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	1	-
Other Local or County Official	1	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	16	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Army Pensioner	5	-
Navy Officer (effective/retired)	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
Navy Pensioner	5	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	120	74
Clergymen (Established Church)	9	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	1	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	-
Theological Student	18	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	3	1
Barrister, Solicitor	6	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	10	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	7	-
Dentist	6	-
Medical Student, Assistant	2	-
Midwife	-	1
Subordinate Medical Service	2	7
Schoolmaster	13	43
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	2	8
Author, Editor, Journalist	-	1
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Civil Engineer	5	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	2	-
Sculptor	2	-
Architect	2	-
Musician, Music Master	10	7
Art Student	1	1
Photographer	9	3
Actor	-	1
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	6	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	75	778
Domestic Coachman, Groom	7	-
Domestic Gardener	4	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	20	543
Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government)	1	-
Inn, Hotel Servant	32	29
College, Club Service	2	1
Office Keeper (not Government)	1	2
Cook (not domestic)	2	1
Charwoman	-	60
Washing and Bathing Service	6	138
Hospital and Institution Service	-	4
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	114	6
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	9	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	1	-
Accountant	6	-
Commercial Traveller	22	-
Commercial Clerk	65	5
Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c.	1	1
Bank Service	6	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	2	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	311	3
Other Railway Officials and Servants	4	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	4	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	18	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	12	-
Tramway Companies' Service	3	-
Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c.	1	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	11	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	51	-
Pilot	3	-
Ship Steward, Cook	6	-
Boatman on Seas	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	58	2
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	14	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	121	-
Telegraph, Telephone Service	4	1
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	8	4
Farmer, Grazier	2	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	3	3
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	-	1
Gardener (not domestic)	3	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	31	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	1	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	16	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	13	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	49	4
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	7	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	8	2
Printer	26	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	3	1
Lithographer, Lithographic Printer	4	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	38	1
Engine, Machine Maker	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	9	-
Boiler Maker	3	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	-
Tool Maker, Dealer	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	9	1
Philosophical Instrument Maker	2	-
Electrical Apparatus Maker	3	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	4	-
Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer	1	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	1	-
Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	294	23
Builder	15	-
Carpenter, Joiner	47	-
Bricklayer	1	-
Mason	61	2
Plasterer, Whitewasher	8	-
Paperhanger	2	-
Plumber	10	-
Painter, Glazier	61	-
Cabinet Maker	33	13
French Polisher	14	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	1	2
Locksmith, Bellhanger	2	-
Gas Fitter	16	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Wood Carver	2	-
Carver, Gilder	13	4
Dealer in Works of Art	1	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	1	1
Artificial Flower Maker	-	1
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	73	2
Coachmaker	42	-
Wheelwright	9	-
Others	1	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	21	2
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	50	1
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	7	-
Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore)	36	1
Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter	2	-
Sail Maker	5	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	15	-
Chemist, Druggist	13	-
Manufacturing Chemist	2	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	6	5
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	6	5
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	192	62
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	29	9
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	2	14
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	3	3
Maltster	2	-
Brewer	10	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	8	1
Cellarman	12	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	7	3
Milkseller, Dairyman	7	1
Cheesemonger, Butterman	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	28	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	6	2
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	1	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	2	-
Baker	24	3
Confectioner, Pastrycook	13	9
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	10	6
Sugar Refiner	2	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	23	6
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	1	-
Others Dealing in Food	-	2
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	27	127
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	1	2
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	7	4
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	1	6
Manchester Warehouseman	2	-
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	10	109
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	5
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	198	553
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	2	3
Tailor	90	187
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	2	257
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	77
Hosier, Haberdasher	2	5
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	89	21
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	11	2
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	19	7
Manure Manufacture	1	-
Comb Maker	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	3
Currier	3	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	8	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	5	4
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	58	20
Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Oil and Colourman	2	-
Japanner	-	1
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	2	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	1	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	13	-
Sawyer	9	-
Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker	9	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	7	-
Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer	2	-
Paper Manufacture	1	6
Envelope Maker	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	10	8
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	-	4
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	153	9
Coal Miner	1	-
[Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook]	20	-
Coal Merchant	3	-
Coalheaver	1	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	-	2
Gas Works Service	39	1
Stone Quarrier	3	-
Slate Worker, Dealer	7	1
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	1	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	1	1
Glass Manufacture	5	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	-	1
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	14	2
[Iron Manufacture]	3	-
Blacksmith	27	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	8	1
Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	2	-
[Coppersmith]	2	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	5	-
Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	2	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	4	-
White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer	2	-
Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker	1	-
Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	312	41
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	16	21
Pawnbroker	4	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	4	6
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	4	3
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	244	2
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	15	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	14	3
Apprentice (undefined)	4	1
Factory Labourer (undefined)	2	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	2	5
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	6	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	5	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	45	272
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	45	272
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	31	1,102
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	1	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	30	1,102

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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