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 England and Wales Dep North Western RegDiv
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 12,189 Show data context 855 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 2,156 Show data context 224 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 2,324 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 256 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Police 4,780 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 2,035 Show data context 516 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 630 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 7,404 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 295 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3,503 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1,649 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 1,055 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 91 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 450 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 169 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 192 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 29,408 Show data context 22,230 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1,618 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 570 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 1,149 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 389 Show data context 207 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 369 Show data context
  Theological Student 380 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 827 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 1,629 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 135 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 2,995 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 1,852 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Dentist 616 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 695 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 573 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 363 Show data context 2,886 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 5,487 Show data context 13,211 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 705 Show data context 2,208 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 295 Show data context 115 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 277 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 341 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 237 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 89 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 1,039 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 321 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 734 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 624 Show data context 184 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 349 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sculptor 79 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 1,039 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 2,294 Show data context 1,544 Show data context
  Art Student 229 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Photographer 726 Show data context 180 Show data context
  Actor 400 Show data context 376 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 140 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 221 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 564 Show data context 7 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 24,862 Show data context 183,201 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 5,899 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 9,543 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 2,809 Show data context 146,161 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 312 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 4,464 Show data context 4,461 Show data context
  College, Club Service 306 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 254 Show data context 931 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 264 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 15,075 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 231 Show data context 14,744 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 554 Show data context 1,349 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 226 Show data context 100 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 65,373 Show data context 1,481 Show data context
  Merchant 2,489 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 7,744 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 1,738 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Accountant 1,653 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1,430 Show data context 469 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 6,294 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 38,184 Show data context 818 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 42 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 66 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 1,855 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 84 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3,794 Show data context 39 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 135,521 Show data context 1,553 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 4,195 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 1,482 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 1,822 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 17,112 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 107 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 865 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 4,328 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 28,658 Show data context 102 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 739 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 38 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 607 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 5,864 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 410 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 16,356 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 357 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 1,908 Show data context 133 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 17,269 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 8,955 Show data context 406 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 211 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 22,960 Show data context 185 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1,245 Show data context 402 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 78,392 Show data context 5,594 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 21,110 Show data context 2,479 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 8,345 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 862 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 42,844 Show data context 2,896 Show data context
  Shepherd 189 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 103 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 52 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Woodman 303 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 544 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 3,991 Show data context 151 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 8,638 Show data context 107 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 232 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 4,157 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 751 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 596 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Drover 237 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 875 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 113 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 1,599 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 11,345 Show data context 2,330 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 962 Show data context 170 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 123 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Bookbinder 944 Show data context 1,270 Show data context
  Printer 7,589 Show data context 551 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 754 Show data context 246 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 917 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 28 Show data context 17 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 49,456 Show data context 911 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 8,994 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Millwright 1,944 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 14,068 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 7,316 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 9,127 Show data context 513 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 218 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 61 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 805 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 230 Show data context 9 Show data context
  File Maker 1,093 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Saw Maker 156 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 12 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Needle Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 3,362 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 226 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 285 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 301 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 53 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 663 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 55 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 115 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 135 Show data context 139 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 57 Show data context 9 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 111,461 Show data context 2,458 Show data context
  Builder 2,788 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 35,070 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Bricklayer 14,258 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Mason 14,700 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 2,346 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 5,175 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Paperhanger 707 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Plumber 7,787 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 16,098 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 6,805 Show data context 1,320 Show data context
  French Polisher 1,104 Show data context 252 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 882 Show data context 305 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 306 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 1,144 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 403 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 231 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Carver 331 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 1,034 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 141 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 47 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 59 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 43 Show data context 252 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 11,313 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Coachmaker 3,134 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1,283 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wheelwright 4,685 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 269 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 1,912 Show data context 52 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 9,238 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 3,349 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 3,801 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 284 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 909 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Sail Maker 895 Show data context 1 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 10,313 Show data context 564 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 313 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 169 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 72 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 88 Show data context 156 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 2,906 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 4,625 Show data context 127 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 1,799 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Drysalter 341 Show data context 52 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 1,862 Show data context 2,540 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 1,534 Show data context 2,413 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 328 Show data context 127 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 71,847 Show data context 25,429 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 7,474 Show data context 1,715 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 619 Show data context 6,119 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 630 Show data context 371 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 154 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brewer 2,720 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 3,314 Show data context 1,022 Show data context
  Cellarman 684 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 1,066 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2,446 Show data context 680 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 93 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 11,109 Show data context 793 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 4,197 Show data context 2,588 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 424 Show data context 130 Show data context
  Fishmonger 1,923 Show data context 675 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 1,353 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Corn Miller 2,334 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Baker 7,599 Show data context 950 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 1,999 Show data context 4,039 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 3,538 Show data context 1,287 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 86 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 852 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 16,316 Show data context 4,616 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 894 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 220,984 Show data context 313,192 Show data context
  Woolstapler 196 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 5,570 Show data context 5,791 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 424 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 697 Show data context 898 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 151 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 11 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Fuller 1,172 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 351 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Others 6 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 8,444 Show data context 15,875 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 590 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 82 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 23 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 340 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 159,681 Show data context 265,121 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 19,674 Show data context 3,615 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 2,838 Show data context 344 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 662 Show data context 2,352 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 115 Show data context 153 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 2,502 Show data context 4,774 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 428 Show data context 238 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 251 Show data context 1,165 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 209 Show data context 837 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 2,190 Show data context 463 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 219 Show data context 72 Show data context
  Net Maker 14 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 35 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 74 Show data context 397 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 41 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 216 Show data context 839 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 2,719 Show data context 327 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 1,909 Show data context 2,484 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 194 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 619 Show data context 296 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 697 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 7,263 Show data context 3,804 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 165 Show data context 1,127 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 179 Show data context 1,421 Show data context
  Embroiderer 9 Show data context 413 Show data context
  Others 24 Show data context 6 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 47,833 Show data context 76,205 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 7,364 Show data context 5,910 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 24 Show data context 160 Show data context
  Tailor 15,683 Show data context 6,436 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 290 Show data context 47,235 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 162 Show data context 12,732 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 41 Show data context 187 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 464 Show data context 337 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 28 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 93 Show data context 94 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 16,018 Show data context 1,855 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 4,519 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 2,382 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 588 Show data context 829 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 166 Show data context 292 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 6,712 Show data context 1,133 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 557 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 642 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 60 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 106 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 103 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Comb Maker 24 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 44 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 346 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1,593 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Currier 1,289 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 423 Show data context 85 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 52 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 1,418 Show data context 329 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 54 Show data context 235 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 20,212 Show data context 5,241 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 761 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 100 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 280 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Japanner 89 Show data context 49 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 676 Show data context 318 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 461 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Others 27 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 1,635 Show data context 212 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 383 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Thatcher 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 1,379 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Sawyer 3,068 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 272 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2,098 Show data context 464 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 3,169 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 310 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Others 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 2,775 Show data context 1,542 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 4 Show data context 156 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1,182 Show data context 873 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 569 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 500 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 81 Show data context 1,156 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 96 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Others 269 Show data context 6 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 189,962 Show data context 3,883 Show data context
  Coal Miner 63,478 Show data context 1,246 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 3,756 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Copper Miner 81 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 403 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mine Service 566 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 3,978 Show data context 254 Show data context
  Coalheaver 1,726 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 308 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 3,631 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 199 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 236 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 7,947 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 92 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 1,567 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 165 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 2,971 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 4,760 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 53 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 641 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Paviour 5,244 Show data context 781 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 701 Show data context 383 Show data context
  Road Labourer 5,156 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 573 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 397 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 87 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 147 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 67 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1,836 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 2,322 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 511 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 768 Show data context 96 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 67 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 32 Show data context 198 Show data context
  Blacksmith 15,306 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1,184 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 728 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 233 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 1,917 Show data context 190 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 43,378 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1,621 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3,803 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 53 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 214 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 360 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 2,875 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 9 Show data context 28 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 45 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1,975 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1,343 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 40 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 202 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 128 Show data context 3 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 126,336 Show data context 11,858 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 3,230 Show data context 5,212 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 2,041 Show data context 322 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 4,781 Show data context 4,736 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1,161 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 567 Show data context 3 Show data context
  General Labourer 89,388 Show data context 336 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 13,738 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 6,245 Show data context 277 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 882 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 3,555 Show data context 442 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 748 Show data context 337 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 1,946 Show data context 334 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 300 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 614 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 722 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 310 Show data context 330 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 734,066 Show data context 1,460,301 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 449,847 Show data context 1,173,171 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 284,219 Show data context 287,130 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.)