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 Lancashire RegC Ashton under Lyne RegD/PLU
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 236 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 32 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Police 113 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 52 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 13 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 435 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 118 Show data context -
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 282 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 24 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 1 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 4 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 775 Show data context 500 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 38 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 15 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 37 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Theological Student 12 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 36 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 31 Show data context -
  Law Student 5 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 71 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 49 Show data context -
  Dentist 11 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 18 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Midwife - 12 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 18 Show data context 84 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 179 Show data context 302 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 7 Show data context 31 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 16 Show data context -
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 4 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 7 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 17 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 5 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 14 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 3 Show data context -
  Architect 20 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 77 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Art Student 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Photographer 15 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Actor 19 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 4 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 7 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 375 Show data context 5,708 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 105 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 120 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 67 Show data context 5,025 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 9 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 48 Show data context 73 Show data context
  College, Club Service 7 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) 6 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 319 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 10 Show data context 262 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 9 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,376 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Merchant 5 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 101 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 39 Show data context -
  Accountant 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 157 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 884 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 69 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 3 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 83 Show data context 2 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 2,155 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 27 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 22 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 58 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 506 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 12 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 66 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 1,036 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 12 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 88 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 2 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 17 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook - 2 Show data context
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 2 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 134 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Meter, Weigher 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 155 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 899 Show data context 60 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 363 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 88 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 12 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 344 Show data context 36 Show data context
  Shepherd 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 2 Show data context -
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 2 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 84 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 151 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 101 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 15 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 8 Show data context -
  Drover 4 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 4 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 225 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 10 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Printer 164 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 10 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 1,811 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 338 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Millwright 72 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 376 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 266 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 621 Show data context 51 Show data context
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 28 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker 9 Show data context -
  File Maker 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Saw Maker 2 Show data context -
  Needle Maker - 1 Show data context
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 42 Show data context -
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 5 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 8 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 14 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 2,700 Show data context 42 Show data context
  Builder 73 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 871 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 337 Show data context -
  Mason 549 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 53 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 103 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 5 Show data context -
  Plumber 162 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 358 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Cabinet Maker 102 Show data context 13 Show data context
  French Polisher 14 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 17 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 3 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 30 Show data context -
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 11 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Wood Carver 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 4 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art - 1 Show data context
  Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker - 1 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 200 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 27 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 4 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 121 Show data context -
  Others 10 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sail Maker 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 176 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 72 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Manufacturing Chemist 77 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Alkali Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Drysalter 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 29 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 5 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 2,098 Show data context 603 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 266 Show data context 53 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 10 Show data context 81 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 16 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Brewer 57 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 138 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Cellarman 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 16 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 393 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 74 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 63 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Baker 104 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 61 Show data context 132 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 153 Show data context 30 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 5 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 650 Show data context 196 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 28 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others Dealing in Food - 1 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 12,905 Show data context 20,286 Show data context
  Woolstapler 1 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 149 Show data context 103 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 7 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 10 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Flannel Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Fuller 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 62 Show data context 169 Show data context
  Silk Dyer, Printer 6 Show data context -
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Crepe, Gauze Manufacture 6 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 10,745 Show data context 18,460 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 526 Show data context 78 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 122 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Fustian Manufacturer, Dealer 14 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Tape Manufacturer, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Thread Manufacturer, Dealer 4 Show data context 22 Show data context
  [Others] 5 Show data context 66 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 65 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Mat Maker, Seller 1 Show data context -
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 2 Show data context -
  Weaver (undefined) 45 Show data context 343 Show data context
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 272 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 512 Show data context 584 Show data context
  Felt Manufacture 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 2 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 140 Show data context 98 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Embroiderer - 3 Show data context
  Others 151 Show data context 238 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 3,280 Show data context 3,422 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 2,328 Show data context 2,048 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture - 10 Show data context
  Tailor 303 Show data context 109 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 6 Show data context 1,088 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 5 Show data context 124 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 11 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 351 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Patten, Clog Maker 208 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 60 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 12 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 215 Show data context 37 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 12 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Furrier, Skinner 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 9 Show data context -
  Currier 92 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 15 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Brush, Broom, Maker 67 Show data context 18 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer 1 Show data context 7 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 433 Show data context 128 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Floor Cloth, Oil Cloth Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Japanner 13 Show data context -
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 96 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 53 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 6 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 114 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 20 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Others 4 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 19 Show data context 13 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 5 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 19 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer - 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 1 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Others 7 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 6,598 Show data context 79 Show data context
  Coal Miner 2,448 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 1 Show data context -
  Lead Miner 4 Show data context -
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mine Service 18 Show data context -
  [Haulier] [not in Census Report but in codebook] 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 140 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coalheaver 66 Show data context -
  Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 99 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Stone Quarrier 128 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 18 Show data context -
  Slate Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Limeburner 6 Show data context -
  Clay, Sand, Gravel, Chalk, Labourer, Dealer 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Well Sinker, Borer 11 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 352 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Paviour 53 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 15 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 19 Show data context -
  Platelayer 98 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 269 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 10 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 19 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Salt Maker, Dealer 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 58 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 5 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  [Iron Manufacture] 1,740 Show data context 11 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 4 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 418 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 4 Show data context -
  Nail Manufacture 97 Show data context 38 Show data context
  Anchor, Chain Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 40 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 3 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 152 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 7 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 163 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer - 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 2 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 42 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker 39 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 2 Show data context -
  Fancy Chain, Gilt Toy Maker - 1 Show data context
  Others 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 3,609 Show data context 489 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 79 Show data context 158 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 42 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 90 Show data context 52 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 50 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
  General Labourer 2,180 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 596 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 374 Show data context 80 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 12 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 97 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 77 Show data context 48 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 45 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Town Drainage Service 10 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 22 Show data context -
  Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper 9 Show data context -
  Rag Gatherer, Dealer 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 387 Show data context 3,163 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 387 Show data context 3,163 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 342 Show data context 13,359 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 59 Show data context 33 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 283 Show data context 13,326 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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