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 Bedwellty RegD/PLU Bedwellty CP/AP  
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 60 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 29 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 9 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 3 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 5 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 178 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 9 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 2 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 35 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 7 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 5 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 6 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 12 Show data context -
  Dentist 1 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 3 Show data context -
  Midwife - 3 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 1 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 40 Show data context 118 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 3 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 4 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 4 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 10 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 6 Show data context -
  Sculptor 2 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 2 Show data context -
  Actor 1 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 6 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 2 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 50 Show data context 1,491 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 4 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 15 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 18 Show data context 1,326 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 1 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 12 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 4 Show data context
  Charwoman - 41 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 93 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 184 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Merchant 4 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 17 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 3 Show data context -
  Accountant 15 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 14 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 97 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 4 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 29 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 271 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 54 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Guard 11 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 4 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 109 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 2 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 3 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 41 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 2 Show data context -
  Meter, Weigher 35 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 180 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 41 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 14 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 11 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 103 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Shepherd 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woodman 2 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 45 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 41 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 2 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 2 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bookbinder 1 Show data context -
  Printer 8 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper - 3 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 361 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 53 Show data context -
  Millwright 8 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 229 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 59 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 11 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 545 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Builder 13 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 184 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 29 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Mason 230 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 7 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paperhanger - 1 Show data context
  Plumber 3 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 40 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 1 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 10 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 18 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 2 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 12 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 13 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 13 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 340 Show data context 97 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 45 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 2 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Maltster 7 Show data context -
  Brewer 16 Show data context -
  Cellarman 4 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 2 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 1 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 1 Show data context -
  Baker 25 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 9 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 13 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner - 2 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 168 Show data context 25 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 73 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer - 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 62 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 186 Show data context 442 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Tailor 66 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 407 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 18 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 109 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 1 Show data context -
  Currier 1 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 51 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 23 Show data context -
  Sawyer 23 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 6,837 Show data context 357 Show data context
  Coal Miner 3,402 Show data context 143 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 54 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mine Service 35 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 292 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 11 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 24 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 82 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 15 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 20 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Limeburner - 1 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 44 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 19 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Platelayer 82 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 51 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture - 4 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 2,091 Show data context 101 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 195 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 281 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 54 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 1,634 Show data context 79 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 15 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 19 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 25 Show data context -
  Contractor (undefined) 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  General Labourer 963 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 485 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 67 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 24 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 120 Show data context 1,953 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 120 Show data context 1,953 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 182 Show data context 4,424 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 30 Show data context 9 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 152 Show data context 4,415 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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