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 South Midland RegDiv Hertfordshire RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 630 Show data context 65 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 107 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 175 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Police 191 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 81 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 52 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 444 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 53 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 266 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 71 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 1,628 Show data context 1,842 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 278 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 86 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 17 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 43 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 161 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 112 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 118 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dentist 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 7 Show data context 330 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 348 Show data context 1,028 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 47 Show data context 318 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 15 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 35 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 23 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sculptor 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Architect 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 63 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Art Student 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Photographer 36 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Actor 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 4,355 Show data context 12,773 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 1,086 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 2,114 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 890 Show data context 10,155 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 13 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 171 Show data context 121 Show data context
  College, Club Service 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 8 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 655 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 14 Show data context 1,715 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 47 Show data context 101 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,049 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Merchant 47 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 121 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 81 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Accountant 44 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 99 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 499 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bank Service 83 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 55 Show data context 1 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 2,735 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 118 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 56 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 847 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 56 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 524 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 58 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 283 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 624 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 47 Show data context 11 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 20,306 Show data context 295 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 1,308 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 442 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 391 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 16,877 Show data context 178 Show data context
  Shepherd 525 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 102 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 92 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Woodman 104 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 110 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 335 Show data context 11 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 1,162 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 631 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 89 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 45 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drover 24 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 301 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fisherman 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 315 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 38 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bookbinder 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Printer 227 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 14 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 447 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 84 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Millwright 61 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 98 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  File Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saw Maker 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pin Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Needle Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 123 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 5,284 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Builder 317 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 1,902 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bricklayer 1,679 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mason 141 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 71 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paperhanger 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plumber 248 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 648 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 147 Show data context 23 Show data context
  French Polisher 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 23 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 46 Show data context 0 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Carver 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 811 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Coachmaker 233 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wheelwright 364 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 212 Show data context 7 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sail Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 113 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 85 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 25 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 4,961 Show data context 712 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 747 Show data context 144 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 11 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Maltster 467 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brewer 400 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 137 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Cellarman 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 53 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 107 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 607 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fishmonger 97 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 100 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Corn Miller 381 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 801 Show data context 77 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 49 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 90 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 831 Show data context 184 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 25 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 644 Show data context 702 Show data context
  Woolstapler 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 151 Show data context 395 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 2 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 44 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Net Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 15 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 0 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 366 Show data context 217 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Embroiderer 0 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 2,249 Show data context 10,423 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 14 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 339 Show data context 7,543 Show data context
  Tailor 624 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 6 Show data context 2,242 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 1 Show data context 502 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 1,172 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 74 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 13 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 0 Show data context 4 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 202 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Comb Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 57 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Currier 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 65 Show data context 69 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 1,344 Show data context 550 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 63 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 22 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Japanner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 62 Show data context 86 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 101 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Thatcher 65 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 86 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 275 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 54 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 62 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 83 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 376 Show data context 286 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 23 Show data context 92 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 21 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 27 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 12 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 3 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 3,259 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Coal Miner 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 140 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Coalheaver 96 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 101 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 20 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 375 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 109 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 297 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 339 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Paviour 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 24 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Road Labourer 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 309 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Blacksmith 810 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Whitesmith 88 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 124 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 131 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 83 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 6,060 Show data context 241 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 249 Show data context 114 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 206 Show data context 64 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 26 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
  General Labourer 5,189 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 201 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 79 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 44 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 25 Show data context 21 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 94 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 73 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 40,808 Show data context 75,521 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 27,426 Show data context 62,198 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 13,382 Show data context 13,323 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.)