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 London RegDiv London RegC
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 28,692 Show data context 1,386 Show data context
  Peer, M.P., Privy Councillor (not otherwise described) 366 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 8,359 Show data context 572 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 6,940 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 609 Show data context 139 Show data context
  Police 9,354 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 2,150 Show data context 624 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 796 Show data context 0 Show data context
  East Indian and Colonial Service 118 Show data context 0 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 16,396 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 3,191 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 8,990 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 508 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Army Pensioner 1,991 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 770 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Seaman, R.N. 210 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Royal Marines (officers/men) 82 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Navy Pensioner 654 Show data context 6 Show data context
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 56,077 Show data context 39,781 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 1,961 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 346 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 788 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 750 Show data context 552 Show data context
  Nun, Sister of Charity 0 Show data context 1,131 Show data context
  Theological Student 597 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 605 Show data context 631 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 5,905 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Student 750 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 8,540 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 3,705 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Dentist 1,122 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Medical Student, Assistant 2,391 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Midwife 0 Show data context 307 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 421 Show data context 10,176 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 4,347 Show data context 13,616 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 1,854 Show data context 5,880 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 458 Show data context 111 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1,485 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 1,005 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 382 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 490 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 2,223 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mining Engineer 115 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1,173 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Painter (artist) 2,799 Show data context 922 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 1,129 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Sculptor 328 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Architect 2,067 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musician, Music Master 4,198 Show data context 3,684 Show data context
  Art Student 452 Show data context 651 Show data context
  Photographer 1,192 Show data context 335 Show data context
  Actor 788 Show data context 1,090 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 564 Show data context 185 Show data context
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 343 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 804 Show data context 10 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 60,850 Show data context 320,838 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 14,224 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 4,230 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 18,576 Show data context 240,133 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 540 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 15,842 Show data context 6,621 Show data context
  College, Club Service 969 Show data context 33 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 1,073 Show data context 2,336 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 1,895 Show data context 417 Show data context
  Charwoman 0 Show data context 19,334 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1,704 Show data context 48,559 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 846 Show data context 3,340 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 951 Show data context 45 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 96,433 Show data context 3,081 Show data context
  Merchant 4,022 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 7,947 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 1,813 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Accountant 2,980 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1,138 Show data context 462 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 11,654 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 58,278 Show data context 2,327 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 169 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Banker 330 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bank Service 4,548 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 235 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 3,319 Show data context 105 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 158,524 Show data context 1,854 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2,398 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Guard 1,714 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 233 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 17,606 Show data context 137 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 54 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1,882 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 13,509 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 32,024 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Tramway Companies' Service 803 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Wheel Chair Proprietor, Attendant &c. 135 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 151 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 6,482 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Navigation Service (on shore) 203 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 10,110 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Pilot 167 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Steward, Cook 883 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Boatman on Seas 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 12,109 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 9,159 Show data context 282 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 196 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 46,964 Show data context 391 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 1,735 Show data context 798 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 9,202 Show data context 776 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 358 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Farm Bailiff 64 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 1,583 Show data context 183 Show data context
  Shepherd 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Agricultural Student 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 90 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Woodman 89 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 1,142 Show data context 349 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 5,765 Show data context 215 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 12,718 Show data context 134 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 335 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 7,903 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 2,720 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 337 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Drover 596 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 220 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Vermin Destroyer 20 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fisherman 167 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Knacker, Catsmeat Dealer &c &c. 387 Show data context 76 Show data context
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 39,485 Show data context 8,727 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3,159 Show data context 254 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 600 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Bookbinder 5,639 Show data context 7,293 Show data context
  Printer 25,595 Show data context 631 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 1,462 Show data context 311 Show data context
  Others 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 2,353 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Copper Plate and Steel Plate Printer 288 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 339 Show data context 129 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 38,071 Show data context 1,337 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 6,778 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Millwright 419 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 7,830 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Boiler Maker 2,434 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 52 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 76 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 169 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Tool Maker, Dealer 563 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 450 Show data context 18 Show data context
  File Maker 138 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Saw Maker 245 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Pin Maker 17 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Needle Maker 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Steel Pen Maker 20 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 41 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 57 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 4,865 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 1,735 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1,321 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 753 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Surgical Instrument Maker 629 Show data context 190 Show data context
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 927 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Ordnance Manufacturer 98 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sword, Bayonet - Maker, Cutler 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 5,873 Show data context 167 Show data context
  Type Cutter, Founder 841 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 405 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Toy Maker, Dealer 602 Show data context 430 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 151 Show data context 46 Show data context
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 501 Show data context 73 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 160,943 Show data context 8,338 Show data context
  Builder 7,319 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Carpenter, Joiner 38,102 Show data context 41 Show data context
  Bricklayer 23,222 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Mason 7,502 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 745 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 6,699 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Paperhanger 1,797 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Plumber 7,477 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Painter, Glazier 28,084 Show data context 97 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 19,007 Show data context 2,950 Show data context
  French Polisher 4,295 Show data context 492 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 1,673 Show data context 142 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 689 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 4,636 Show data context 18 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 1,497 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 959 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Others 40 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wood Carver 1,632 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Carver, Gilder 4,008 Show data context 141 Show data context
  Dealer in Works of Art 602 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 181 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 206 Show data context 116 Show data context
  Artificial Flower Maker 571 Show data context 3,988 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 12,874 Show data context 277 Show data context
  Coachmaker 5,685 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 271 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wheelwright 3,069 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 101 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 194 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 3,554 Show data context 175 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 5,896 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2,025 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Shipwright, Ship Carpenter (ashore) 2,525 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mast, Yard, Oar, Block Maker 264 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 488 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 594 Show data context 19 Show data context
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 6,830 Show data context 1,496 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 464 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 551 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Gunpowder, Guncotton, Explosive Substance Manufacture 28 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 471 Show data context 763 Show data context
  Chemist, Druggist 3,762 Show data context 162 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 1,399 Show data context 459 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 16 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Drysalter 139 Show data context 16 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 6,336 Show data context 2,221 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 5,694 Show data context 2,001 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 642 Show data context 220 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 90,875 Show data context 17,470 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 6,783 Show data context 948 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1,069 Show data context 5,798 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2,791 Show data context 895 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 245 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Maltster 136 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Brewer 2,892 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 2,012 Show data context 306 Show data context
  Cellarman 2,726 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 2,169 Show data context 91 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 6,597 Show data context 1,219 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 3,132 Show data context 144 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 12,698 Show data context 321 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 2,071 Show data context 430 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 738 Show data context 35 Show data context
  Fishmonger 4,937 Show data context 393 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 2,014 Show data context 212 Show data context
  Corn Miller 777 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Baker 12,991 Show data context 1,458 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 3,333 Show data context 2,387 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 6,651 Show data context 1,087 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 331 Show data context 356 Show data context
  Sugar Refiner 878 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 11,967 Show data context 1,131 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 924 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 22,526 Show data context 16,748 Show data context
  Woolstapler 257 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 656 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 70 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Blanket Manufacture 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fuller 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 482 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Others 23 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1,722 Show data context 2,004 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 75 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture 16 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 15 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 446 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 205 Show data context 224 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 43 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 71 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 127 Show data context 29 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 297 Show data context 791 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hemp, Jute, Cocoa Fibre Manufacture 200 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1,225 Show data context 179 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 408 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Net Maker 14 Show data context 45 Show data context
  Canvas, Sailcloth Manufacture 20 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer 194 Show data context 609 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 77 Show data context 105 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 232 Show data context 163 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1,253 Show data context 615 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 27 Show data context 145 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 86 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 572 Show data context 76 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1,027 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 11,257 Show data context 6,470 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 604 Show data context 1,610 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 679 Show data context 2,079 Show data context
  Embroiderer 76 Show data context 1,138 Show data context
  Others 22 Show data context 14 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 66,980 Show data context 129,710 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2,868 Show data context 1,299 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 203 Show data context 485 Show data context
  Tailor 22,744 Show data context 18,477 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1,421 Show data context 70,416 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 12 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 866 Show data context 26,401 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 125 Show data context 95 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 1,829 Show data context 2,878 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 264 Show data context 274 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 155 Show data context 292 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 30,655 Show data context 6,682 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 65 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 3,447 Show data context 295 Show data context
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 1,873 Show data context 1,343 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 214 Show data context 194 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 239 Show data context 562 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 16,657 Show data context 7,487 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 786 Show data context 73 Show data context
  Soap Boiler, Maker 531 Show data context 21 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 119 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Manure Manufacture 90 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 746 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Comb Maker 145 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Others 141 Show data context 74 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 2,655 Show data context 2,793 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 1,577 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Currier 3,890 Show data context 120 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 2,394 Show data context 620 Show data context
  Parchment, Vellum - Maker, Dealer 161 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 352 Show data context 192 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 2,782 Show data context 1,910 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 288 Show data context 1,531 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 31,496 Show data context 12,814 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 545 Show data context 39 Show data context
  Oil and Colourman 3,117 Show data context 283 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 377 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Japanner 444 Show data context 93 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 434 Show data context 153 Show data context
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 357 Show data context 190 Show data context
  Others 219 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 1,491 Show data context 718 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 372 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Thatcher 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 3,212 Show data context 601 Show data context
  Sawyer 3,213 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 479 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 3,050 Show data context 1,713 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 4,481 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 765 Show data context 93 Show data context
  Others 63 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 880 Show data context 542 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 135 Show data context 1,552 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 5,119 Show data context 2,001 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 417 Show data context 303 Show data context
  Paper Stainer 901 Show data context 200 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 631 Show data context 3,873 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 343 Show data context 282 Show data context
  Others 444 Show data context 127 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 62,890 Show data context 2,562 Show data context
  Coal Miner 133 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Copper Miner 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Tin Miner 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lead Miner 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 51 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Mine Service 62 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coal Merchant 1,379 Show data context 99 Show data context
  Coalheaver 3,243 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 179 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Gas Works Service 3,831 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 55 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 50 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Slate Quarrier 1,343 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Slate Worker, Dealer 41 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Limeburner 607 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 195 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Fossil, Coprolite Digger, Dealer 1,113 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 1,924 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Plaster, Cement Manufacture 145 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 1,163 Show data context 263 Show data context
  Paviour 2,656 Show data context 113 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1,220 Show data context 334 Show data context
  Road Labourer 35 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Contractor 856 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Platelayer 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 136 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Others 86 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Glass Manufacture 197 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 852 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 32 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 584 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Others 49 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 6,918 Show data context 425 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 346 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Lapidary 155 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Others 298 Show data context 458 Show data context
  Blacksmith 8,521 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Whitesmith 1,223 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Nail Manufacture 68 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 40 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 2,546 Show data context 89 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 6,585 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Copper, Copper Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 942 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3,719 Show data context 181 Show data context
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 976 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 363 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 893 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 4,671 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 87 Show data context 184 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 573 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1,071 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 109 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 418 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Clasp, Buckle, Hinge Maker 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker 35 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Others 79 Show data context 16 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 113,632 Show data context 15,505 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 8,957 Show data context 4,919 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 2,335 Show data context 43 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 5,504 Show data context 3,060 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1,968 Show data context 291 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 465 Show data context 10 Show data context
  General Labourer 77,796 Show data context 319 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 6,045 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 5,182 Show data context 407 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 748 Show data context 273 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 3,762 Show data context 1,079 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 870 Show data context 5,104 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 3,143 Show data context 411 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 316 Show data context 0 Show data context
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 1,427 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 915 Show data context 139 Show data context
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 485 Show data context 242 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 679,812 Show data context 1,425,771 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 431,193 Show data context 1,177,346 Show data context
  Children under 5 years of age 248,619 Show data context 248,425 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.)