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 Dewsbury RegD/PLU	Heckmondwike CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	18	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	5	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	2	-
Police	8	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	3	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	1	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	52	45
Clergymen (Established Church)	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	7	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	-	2
Barrister, Solicitor	3	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	8	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	1	-
Dentist	1	-
Medical Student, Assistant	4	-
Subordinate Medical Service	-	3
Schoolmaster	9	30
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	1
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	1	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	1	-
Architect	1	-
Musician, Music Master	6	2
Art Student	2	-
Actor	4	5
Art, Music, Theatre Service	-	1
Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service	-	1
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	9	241
Domestic Coachman, Groom	5	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	-	212
Inn, Hotel Servant	3	7
Office Keeper (not Government)	-	1
Charwoman	-	9
Washing and Bathing Service	1	12
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	84	-
Merchant	2	-
Broker, Agent, Factor	8	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	1	-
Accountant	3	-
Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified)	1	-
Commercial Traveller	15	-
Commercial Clerk	39	-
Bank Service	5	-
Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	9	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	126	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	1	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	19	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	3	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	13	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	72	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	12	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	6	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	50	2
Farmer, Grazier	9	-
Farm Bailiff	1	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	29	1
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	1	1
Woodman	1	-
Gardener (not domestic)	9	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	8	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	4	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	19	1
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	1
Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer	1	-
Bookbinder	2	-
Printer	15	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	90	3
Engine, Machine Maker	18	1
Millwright	3	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	13	-
Boiler Maker	1	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	44	-
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	1	1
Domestic Implement Maker	-	1
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	8	-
Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker	2	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	270	2
Carpenter, Joiner	54	-
Bricklayer	15	-
Mason	106	-
Slater, Tiler	2	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	20	1
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	34	-
Painter, Glazier	16	-
Cabinet Maker	20	-
French Polisher	1	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	-	1
Wood Carver	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	21	-
Coachmaker	4	-
Wheelwright	10	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	7	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	35	2
Dye, Paint Manufacture	6	-
Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture	1	-
Chemist, Druggist	4	-
Manufacturing Chemist	19	2
Drysalter	5	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	2	1
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	164	24
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	16	2
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	-
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	2	-
Maltster	4	-
Brewer	21	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	5	-
Cellarman	1	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	2	-
Milkseller, Dairyman	6	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	33	1
Provision Curer, Dealer	7	1
Fishmonger	6	1
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	-	1
Baker	4	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	6	5
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	14	1
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	32	9
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	2	1
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	1,050	782
Woolstapler	2	-
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	228	299
Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer	27	-
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	33	38
Flannel Manufacture	1	-
Blanket Manufacture	161	299
Fuller	8	-
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	11	2
Others	1	1
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	1	-
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	8	10
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	1	-
Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer	2	-
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	3	1
Weaver (undefined)	6	66
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	72	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	54	20
Felt Manufacture	1	-
Carpet, Rug Manufacture	389	43
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	38	3
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	1	-
Others	2	-
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	88	118
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Tailor	34	3
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	102
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	11
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	37	2
Patten, Clog Maker	8	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	6	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	1	-
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	16	1
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	1	-
Soap Boiler, Maker	2	1
Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer	1	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Currier	9	-
Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer	1	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	1	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	18	45
Oil and Colourman	1	-
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	4	-
Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer	2	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	1	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	4	1
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	3	-
Paper Manufacture	1	42
Stationer, Law Stationer	1	2
Others	1	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	207	6
Coal Miner	100	-
Ironstone Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	1	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	4	-
Gas Works Service	3	-
Stone Quarrier	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	4	-
Road Labourer	1	-
Platelayer	5	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	2	-
Glass Manufacture	1	1
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	5	2
Waterworks Service	1	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	28	1
Blacksmith	26	-
Whitesmith	8	-
Nail Manufacture	3	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	7	2
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	115	43
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	3	4
Pawnbroker	7	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	11	9
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	4	1
General Labourer	36	-
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	34	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	16	6
Factory Labourer (undefined)	4	18
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	-	5
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	16	3
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	2	-
Rag Gatherer, Dealer	14	3
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	30	117
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	30	117
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	29	1,429
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	1	-
[Blank field, or illegible]	28	1,429

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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