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 Norfolk RegC Guiltcross RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 42 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 12 Show data context -
  Police 10 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 13 Show data context -
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 5 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 4 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 64 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 16 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 3 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 2 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 3 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 5 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 1 Show data context -
  Subordinate Medical Service - 17 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 24 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1 Show data context 16 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching - 1 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 4 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master - 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 59 Show data context 510 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 25 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 13 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 16 Show data context 448 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 4 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Charwoman - 20 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 36 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 9 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 2 Show data context -
  Accountant 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 5 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 46 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 2 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 4 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 22 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 2 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 6 Show data context -
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,550 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 208 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 50 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 27 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,183 Show data context 49 Show data context
  Shepherd 38 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Student 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 5 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 35 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 83 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 38 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 5 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 5 Show data context -
  Drover 3 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 24 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Vermin Destroyer 1 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 12 Show data context -
  Engine, Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 4 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 173 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Builder 10 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 79 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 55 Show data context -
  Mason 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 10 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 38 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 27 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 11 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 2 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 109 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Maltster 2 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 1 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 2 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 2 Show data context -
  Baker 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook - 2 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 3 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 31 Show data context 6 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 44 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Mat Maker, Seller 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 10 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 82 Show data context 130 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 4 Show data context
  Tailor 20 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker - 109 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 10 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 61 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. 15 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 14 Show data context 5 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 26 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 4 Show data context -
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Thatcher 7 Show data context -
  Sawyer 8 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 2 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 3 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 122 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 7 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 3 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 2 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 23 Show data context -
  Platelayer 4 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 11 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 61 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Whitesmith 2 Show data context -
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 127 Show data context 18 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 13 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 14 Show data context 6 Show data context
  General Labourer 53 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 11 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 34 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 1 Show data context -
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 9 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 9 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 35 Show data context 473 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 35 Show data context 473 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 34 Show data context 1,423 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 33 Show data context 1,419 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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