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 Nottinghamshire RegC Newark RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 75 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 1 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 14 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 29 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 6 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 2 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 145 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 17 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 110 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 11 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 203 Show data context 199 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 29 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 9 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 13 Show data context -
  Law Student 1 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 22 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 12 Show data context -
  Dentist 3 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 5 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 56 Show data context 107 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 4 Show data context 29 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 1 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 2 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 6 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 4 Show data context -
  Architect 6 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 9 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 3 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 235 Show data context 1,862 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 94 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 29 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 87 Show data context 1,610 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 12 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 3 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 110 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 100 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service - 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 182 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 7 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 13 Show data context -
  Accountant 11 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 108 Show data context -
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 10 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 388 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 4 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 2 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 152 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 35 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 78 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 5 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 49 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) - 1 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 3 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 40 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context 4 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 2,576 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 411 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 164 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 59 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,717 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Shepherd 48 Show data context -
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 29 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 3 Show data context -
  Woodman 11 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 7 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 124 Show data context 1 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 146 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 84 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 16 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 9 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 24 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Fisherman 5 Show data context -
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 34 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder - 2 Show data context
  Printer 28 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 197 Show data context -
  Engine, Machine Maker 23 Show data context -
  Millwright 12 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 60 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 40 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 14 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 3 Show data context -
  File Maker 2 Show data context -
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  [Others] 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 22 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 677 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Builder 17 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 240 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 193 Show data context -
  Mason 43 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 7 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 5 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 1 Show data context -
  Plumber 39 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 92 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 25 Show data context 6 Show data context
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 2 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 5 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context -
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 127 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 43 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 61 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 22 Show data context -
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 5 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 1 Show data context -
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 3 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 33 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 3 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 3 Show data context -
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 3 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 935 Show data context 61 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 86 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 274 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brewer 85 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cellarman 6 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 6 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 93 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 14 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Corn Miller 100 Show data context -
  Baker 73 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 1 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 145 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 107 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher - 2 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller - 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 80 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 298 Show data context 544 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 2 Show data context
  Tailor 129 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 3 Show data context 451 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 46 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 135 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 6 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 7 Show data context -
  Currier 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 11 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 74 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 9 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 5 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 20 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 4 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 588 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Coal Miner 30 Show data context -
  Ironstone Miner 18 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 2 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 31 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 17 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 3 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 10 Show data context -
  Stone Quarrier 3 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 14 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 60 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 2 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 8 Show data context -
  Platelayer 45 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 27 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 1 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 6 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 98 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 123 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 12 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 20 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 4 Show data context -
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 3 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 775 Show data context 52 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 17 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 8 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 34 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 612 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 30 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 59 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 3 Show data context 6 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 18 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 17 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 1 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 161 Show data context 1,921 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 161 Show data context 1,921 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 84 Show data context 3,475 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 7 Show data context -
  [Blank field, or illegible] 77 Show data context 3,475 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:

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(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.)