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 Chester RegD Tattenhall SubD
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 7 Show data context -
  Police 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 3 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 6 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 66 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 15 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 4 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 3 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 2 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 4 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service - 5 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 27 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Photographer - 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 153 Show data context 697 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 45 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 45 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 58 Show data context 650 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Charwoman - 15 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 31 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 4 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 2 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 12 Show data context -
  Banker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 1 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 1 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 1 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 52 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 4 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 11 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service - 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 1 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 5 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service - 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,384 Show data context 94 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 313 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 166 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 14 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 870 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Shepherd 2 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 4 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 11 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 67 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 3 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 15 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 19 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 1 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 4 Show data context -
  Engine, Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 1 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 236 Show data context -
  Builder 10 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 86 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 72 Show data context -
  Mason 43 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 1 Show data context -
  Plumber 5 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 15 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 3 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 11 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 1 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 5 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 4 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 121 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 28 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 2 Show data context
  Maltster 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 3 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 3 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 31 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 19 Show data context -
  Baker 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook - 1 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 3 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 18 Show data context 7 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 73 Show data context 104 Show data context
  Tailor 18 Show data context -
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 102 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 52 Show data context -
  Patten, Clog Maker 2 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 11 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 3 Show data context -
  Sawyer 5 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 3 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 112 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 1 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 3 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 18 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Platelayer 19 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 9 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 1 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 297 Show data context 15 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 2 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 266 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 2 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 105 Show data context 989 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 105 Show data context 989 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 23 Show data context 1,028 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 1 Show data context -
  [Blank field, or illegible] 22 Show data context 1,028 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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