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 Chesterfield RegD/PLU	Ashover SubD	Ashover CP/Tn/AP Brackenfield CP/Tn Clay Lane CP/Tn Morton AP/CP North Wingfield CP/AP Pilsley CP/Hmlt Shirland and Higham AP/CP Stretton CP/Tn Tupton CP/Tn Wessington CP/Tn Woodthorpe CP/Tn

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	24	-
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	5	-
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	3	-
Police	11	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	3	-
Other Local or County Official	2	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	4	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	1	-
Seaman, R.N.	2	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	68	75
Clergymen (Established Church)	8	-
Roman Catholic Priest	1	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	4	-
Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher	1	1
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	2	-
Barrister, Solicitor	1	-
Law Student	1	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	1	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	5	-
Subordinate Medical Service	1	10
Schoolmaster	27	59
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	-	2
School Service, and others connected with teaching	1	-
Civil Engineer	2	-
Mining Engineer	8	-
Architect	2	-
Musician, Music Master	1	3
Art, Music, Theatre Service	1	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	62	582
Domestic Coachman, Groom	19	-
Domestic Gardener	23	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	17	510
Inn, Hotel Servant	3	5
Cook (not domestic)	-	1
Charwoman	-	42
Washing and Bathing Service	-	20
Hospital and Institution Service	-	4
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	53	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	6	-
Accountant	1	-
Commercial Clerk	39	-
Bank Service	1	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	6	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	70	-
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Railway Guard	4	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	31	-
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	2	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	1	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	19	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	1	-
Meter, Weigher	3	-
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	4	-
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	645	32
Farmer, Grazier	265	16
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	74	-
Farm Bailiff	10	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	286	15
Woodman	5	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	3	1
Gardener (not domestic)	2	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	17	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	9	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	1	-
Gamekeeper	6	-
Vermin Destroyer	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	6	1
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	1	1
Printer	3	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	2	-
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	41	-
Engine, Machine Maker	8	-
Millwright	1	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	18	-
Boiler Maker	8	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	1	-
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	4	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	1	-
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	209	1
Builder	9	-
Carpenter, Joiner	83	-
Bricklayer	29	1
Mason	57	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	7	-
Plumber	8	-
Painter, Glazier	12	-
Cabinet Maker	2	-
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Figure, Image - Maker, Dealer	1	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	25	-
Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker	2	-
Wheelwright	11	-
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	10	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	8	-
Chemist, Druggist	8	-
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	2	-
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	-
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	185	27
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	32	4
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	-	4
Maltster	1	-
Brewer	4	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	5	2
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	1	-
Butcher, Meat Salesman	41	-
Provision Curer, Dealer	8	1
Fishmonger	2	-
Corn Miller	11	-
Baker	7	2
Confectioner, Pastrycook	4	2
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	7	-
Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer	1	-
Sugar Refiner	1	-
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	57	12
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	21	12
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	1	-
Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture	-	4
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	3	1
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	1	2
Weaver (undefined)	-	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	1	-
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	2
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	15	1
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	113	197
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	28	4
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	136
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	-	28
Hosiery Manufacture	31	27
Hosier, Haberdasher	2	-
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	44	1
Patten, Clog Maker	5	-
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	2	-
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	15	1
Sawyer	9	-
Wood Turner, Box Maker	1	-
Others	1	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	-
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	2,767	9
Coal Miner	2,409	3
Ironstone Miner	2	-
Lead Miner	1	-
Miner, in other or undefined Minerals	11	-
Mine Service	13	-
Coal Merchant	2	-
Coalheaver	6	-
Coke, Charcoal, Peat - Cutter, Burner, Dealer	17	-
Gas Works Service	5	-
Stone Quarrier	21	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	25	-
Limeburner	2	-
Well Sinker, Borer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	34	-
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	2	-
Platelayer	10	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	18	-
Others	1	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	1	-
[Iron Manufacture]	112	-
[Steel Manufacture]	2	-
Blacksmith	58	-
Nail Manufacture	1	6
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	3	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	3	-
Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer	1	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	1	-
Bolt, Nut, Rivet, Screw, Staple Maker	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	323	12
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	6	4
Pawnbroker	2	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	11	3
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	3	-
Contractor (undefined)	3	-
General Labourer	187	3
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	85	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	13	2
Factory Labourer (undefined)	12	-
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	1	-
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	3	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	3	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	26	660
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	26	660
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	44	2,395
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	9	1
[Blank field, or illegible]	35	2,394

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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(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.)

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