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 Devon RegC Plymouth RegD/Inc
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 377 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 169 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 56 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Police 101 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 14 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 1,782 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 63 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 657 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 11 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 59 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 111 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 450 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 47 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 384 Show data context 3 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 630 Show data context 677 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 4 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 19 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 15 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity - 10 Show data context
  Theological Student 11 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 6 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 47 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Law Student 5 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 65 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 35 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Dentist 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 12 Show data context -
  Midwife - 4 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 6 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 112 Show data context 325 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 20 Show data context 90 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 4 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. - 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 23 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 3 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 3 Show data context -
  Sculptor 3 Show data context -
  Architect 9 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 67 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Art Student 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 29 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Actor 10 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 5 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 12 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 244 Show data context 4,963 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 17 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 12 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 124 Show data context 3,799 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 4 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 56 Show data context 71 Show data context
  College, Club Service 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 2 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Charwoman 2 Show data context 498 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 7 Show data context 545 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 7 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 826 Show data context 44 Show data context
  Merchant 21 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 61 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 15 Show data context -
  Accountant 91 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 190 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 351 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 3 Show data context -
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 40 Show data context -
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 4 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 2,814 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 68 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Railway Guard 32 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 224 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 3 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 29 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 147 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 226 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 18 Show data context -
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 1 Show data context -
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 132 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 17 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1,223 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Pilot 19 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 42 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 2 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 164 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 69 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 376 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 255 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 31 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 4 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 25 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 87 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 95 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 561 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 106 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 12 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5 Show data context -
  Drover 17 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fisherman 415 Show data context 2 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 347 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 31 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 2 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 35 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Printer 243 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 15 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 20 Show data context -
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 350 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 60 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Millwright 11 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 92 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 32 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  File Maker 1 Show data context -
  Saw Maker 3 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 77 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 9 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 32 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,660 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Builder 95 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 788 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bricklayer 19 Show data context -
  Mason 740 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 206 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 6 Show data context -
  Plumber 183 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 338 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 160 Show data context 53 Show data context
  French Polisher 34 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 6 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 14 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 23 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 25 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 155 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coachmaker 64 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 50 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 39 Show data context 2 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 615 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 172 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 338 Show data context -
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 31 Show data context -
  Sail Maker 56 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 99 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture - 4 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 2 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 66 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 24 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 5 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 13 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 12 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 1 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 1,476 Show data context 445 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 155 Show data context 34 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 19 Show data context 125 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 17 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Maltster 9 Show data context -
  Brewer 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 44 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Cellarman 25 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 37 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 71 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 212 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 25 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Fishmonger 60 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 31 Show data context -
  Baker 293 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 45 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 48 Show data context 55 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer - 2 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 15 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 274 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 24 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 322 Show data context 343 Show data context
  Woolstapler 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 15 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 75 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 4 Show data context -
  Net Maker - 1 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp - 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 21 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 2 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 191 Show data context 274 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 807 Show data context 2,486 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 15 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 1 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tailor 281 Show data context 440 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 4 Show data context 1,686 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 2 Show data context 259 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 8 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 422 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 175 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 28 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 29 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Currier 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 46 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 7 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 329 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 5 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 39 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 28 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Sawyer 113 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 11 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 18 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 38 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 2 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 25 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 12 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 2 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 9 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 926 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Coal Miner 4 Show data context -
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Copper Miner 3 Show data context -
  Tin Miner 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lead Miner 1 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 5 Show data context -
  Mine Service 5 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 2 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coalheaver 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 45 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 59 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Limeburner 8 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Well Sinker, Borer 1 Show data context -
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Paviour 12 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 6 Show data context -
  Platelayer 16 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 35 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 14 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 2 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 42 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Others - 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Blacksmith 237 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 11 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 79 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 25 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 37 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 1 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 4 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 2,543 Show data context 546 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 120 Show data context 242 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 29 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 118 Show data context 108 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 136 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 1,781 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 184 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 89 Show data context 50 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 35 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 33 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 6 Show data context 71 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 33 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 20 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 8 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 504 Show data context 2,668 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 504 Show data context 2,668 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 321 Show data context 10,881 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 30 Show data context 22 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 291 Show data context 10,859 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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