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".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 58 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 19 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 7 Show data context -
  Police 9 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service - 2 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 61 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 40 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 9 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 5 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 413 Show data context 379 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 3 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 2 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 54 Show data context -
  Law Student 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 21 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 35 Show data context -
  Dentist 20 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 5 Show data context -
  Midwife - 2 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 2 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 43 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 33 Show data context 96 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 7 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 4 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 14 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 6 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 15 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Sculptor 1 Show data context -
  Architect 16 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 27 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Art Student 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 27 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Actor 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 2 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 386 Show data context 3,554 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 50 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 4 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 190 Show data context 3,219 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 122 Show data context 80 Show data context
  College, Club Service 1 Show data context -
  Office Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Charwoman - 53 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 6 Show data context 184 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 7 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 399 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Merchant 52 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 44 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 27 Show data context -
  Accountant 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 2 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 44 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 173 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Banker 4 Show data context -
  Bank Service 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 3 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 8 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 386 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 1 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 11 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 24 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 65 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 37 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 26 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 3 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 53 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 19 Show data context -
  Pilot 1 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 128 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 46 Show data context -
  Farmer, Grazier 17 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 2 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 4 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 19 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 133 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 34 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 1 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Fisherman 91 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 83 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 18 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Printer 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 3 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 71 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 9 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 8 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 27 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 1 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 501 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Builder 41 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 144 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 43 Show data context -
  Mason 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 8 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 11 Show data context -
  Plumber 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 96 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 55 Show data context 15 Show data context
  French Polisher 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 3 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 24 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 3 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 4 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 55 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 33 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 7 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 9 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 5 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 2 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 54 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 14 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 14 Show data context 8 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 722 Show data context 380 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 89 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 79 Show data context 296 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Maltster 6 Show data context -
  Brewer 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 19 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cellarman 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 31 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 30 Show data context -
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 77 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 45 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 3 Show data context -
  Baker 70 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 27 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 55 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 80 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 198 Show data context 150 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Felt Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 174 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Embroiderer - 3 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 230 Show data context 656 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 101 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 16 Show data context 532 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 61 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 17 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 2 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 64 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 22 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 15 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1 Show data context -
  Currier 2 Show data context -
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 60 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 2 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 6 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 4 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 30 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 162 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 6 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 49 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 1 Show data context -
  Lapidary - 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 5 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 23 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 23 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 5 Show data context -
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 2 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 3 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 190 Show data context 165 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 24 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 8 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 14 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  General Labourer 70 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 11 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 32 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 9 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 15 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 13 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 11 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 283 Show data context 1,270 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 283 Show data context 1,270 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 142 Show data context 2,713 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 138 Show data context 2,709 Show data context

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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.)