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 Market Harborough RegD/PLU Market Harborough SubD
OCCUPATIONS. Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 56 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 8 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 16 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Police 16 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Other Local or County Official 8 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 2 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 112 Show data context 121 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 23 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 12 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Theological Student 1 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 5 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 9 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 9 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 9 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 1 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service - 24 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 24 Show data context 70 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 22 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Civil Engineer 2 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 2 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 5 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Art Student 1 Show data context -
  Photographer 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 1 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 333 Show data context 1,007 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 153 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 89 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 79 Show data context 858 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 12 Show data context 16 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 30 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service - 101 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service - 1 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 90 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Merchant 5 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 4 Show data context -
  Accountant 3 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Banker 1 Show data context -
  Bank Service 10 Show data context -
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 2 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 187 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 3 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 8 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 92 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 2 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 36 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Inland Navigation Service 2 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 8 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 24 Show data context -
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 1,275 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 173 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 64 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 20 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 896 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Shepherd 94 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Land Drainage Service (not in towns) 3 Show data context -
  Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant 7 Show data context -
  Woodman 5 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 3 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 10 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 100 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 72 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 6 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 4 Show data context -
  Drover 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Gamekeeper 10 Show data context -
  Dog, Bird, Animal - Keeper, Dealer 1 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Printer 7 Show data context -
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 1 Show data context -
  Millwright 2 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 5 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 9 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 1 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 362 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Builder 27 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 119 Show data context -
  Bricklayer 104 Show data context -
  Mason 12 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 21 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 44 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 26 Show data context 3 Show data context
  French Polisher 1 Show data context -
  Locksmith, Bellhanger 1 Show data context -
  Gas Fitter 4 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 42 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 14 Show data context -
  Railway Carriage, Railway Wagon, Maker 1 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 9 Show data context -
  Others 3 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 15 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 12 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 12 Show data context -
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 267 Show data context 54 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 51 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Maltster 5 Show data context -
  Brewer 12 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Cellarman 1 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 4 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 2 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 1 Show data context -
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 23 Show data context -
  Baker 48 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 45 Show data context 25 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 3 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 41 Show data context 63 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 2 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ribbon Manufacture - 1 Show data context
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture - 5 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer - 31 Show data context
  Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 4 Show data context
  Manchester Warehouseman 1 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 24 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer - 3 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 5 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 387 Show data context 545 Show data context
  Tailor 61 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 48 Show data context 362 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 37 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 171 Show data context 126 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 4 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker - 1 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 99 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 4 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others - 1 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glue, Size, Gelatine, Isinglass - Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 3 Show data context -
  Tanner, Fellmonger 11 Show data context -
  Currier 10 Show data context -
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 9 Show data context 4 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 41 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 8 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Sawyer 21 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 2 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer - 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker - 10 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 254 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ironstone Miner 7 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 10 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 8 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 6 Show data context -
  Limeburner 1 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 62 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 5 Show data context -
  Railway Contractor 1 Show data context -
  Platelayer 22 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 61 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 2 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 46 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 2 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 11 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 1 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 409 Show data context 31 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 8 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 2 Show data context -
  General Labourer 350 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 20 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 11 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 8 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 8 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 86 Show data context 697 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 86 Show data context 697 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 36 Show data context 1,955 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 34 Show data context 1,954 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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