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".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 308 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 145 Show data context 24 Show data context
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 48 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Prison Service, &c. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Police 91 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 18 Show data context -
  Other Local or County Official 3 Show data context -
  East Indian and Colonial Service 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 27 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Army Officer (effective/retired) 10 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 5 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers 1 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 3 Show data context -
  Navy Officer (effective/retired) 3 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 2 Show data context -
  Navy Pensioner 3 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 760 Show data context 522 Show data context
  Clergymen (Established Church) 16 Show data context -
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 18 Show data context -
  Missionary, Scripture Reader, Itinerant preacher 7 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Theological Student 2 Show data context -
  Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Barrister, Solicitor 94 Show data context -
  Law Student 14 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 186 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 39 Show data context -
  Dentist 15 Show data context -
  Medical Student, Assistant 24 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service 4 Show data context 83 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 69 Show data context 208 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer 28 Show data context 131 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Author, Editor, Journalist 21 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Reporter, Short-hand Writer 12 Show data context -
  Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits 3 Show data context -
  Literary, Scientific, Institution, Service, &c. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Civil Engineer 28 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 3 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 12 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 25 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Engraver (artist) 16 Show data context -
  Sculptor 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Architect 35 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 28 Show data context 48 Show data context
  Art Student 7 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Photographer 17 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Actor 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Art, Music, Theatre Service 3 Show data context -
  Performer, Showman, Exhibition, Service 1 Show data context -
  Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service 5 Show data context -
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 364 Show data context 3,626 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 91 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Domestic Gardener 150 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Domestic Indoor Servant 50 Show data context 3,286 Show data context
  Lodge, Gate, Park Keeper (not Government) 3 Show data context -
  Inn, Hotel Servant 58 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Office Keeper (not Government) - 1 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Charwoman - 49 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 5 Show data context 235 Show data context
  Hospital and Institution Service 1 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Others engaged in Service 1 Show data context -
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 1,952 Show data context 56 Show data context
  Merchant 95 Show data context -
  Broker, Agent, Factor 177 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 25 Show data context -
  Accountant 78 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Commercial Traveller 205 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Commercial Clerk 1,087 Show data context 40 Show data context
  Officer of Commercial Company, Guild, Society &c. 6 Show data context -
  Banker 5 Show data context -
  Bank Service 161 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Bill Discounter, Bill Broker, Finance Agent 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 97 Show data context 4 Show data context
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 680 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Railway Engine Driver, Stoker 2 Show data context -
  Railway Guard 6 Show data context -
  Pointsman, Level Crossing Man 3 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 212 Show data context -
  Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 9 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 69 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 120 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 6 Show data context -
  Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman 2 Show data context -
  Navigation Service (on shore) 6 Show data context -
  Seaman (Merchant Service) 18 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service 8 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 111 Show data context -
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 95 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Telegraph, Telephone Service 11 Show data context 10 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 168 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Farmer, Grazier 14 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1 Show data context -
  Farm Bailiff 2 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 24 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture 1 Show data context -
  Woodman 1 Show data context -
  Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist 29 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Gardener (not domestic) 96 Show data context 2 Show data context
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 56 Show data context -
  Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 28 Show data context -
  Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier 16 Show data context -
  Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman 2 Show data context -
  Drover 5 Show data context -
  Gamekeeper 4 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 299 Show data context 15 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 58 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Music-Publisher, Seller, Printer 4 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 24 Show data context 11 Show data context
  Printer 170 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 25 Show data context -
  Map and Print - Colourer, Seller 4 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 214 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 15 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 13 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 2 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker 2 Show data context -
  Domestic Machinery - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Tool Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Pencil Maker (Wood) 1 Show data context -
  Domestic Implement Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 51 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Philosophical Instrument Maker 34 Show data context -
  Electrical Apparatus Maker 10 Show data context -
  Weighing and Measuring Apparatus Maker 3 Show data context -
  Surgical Instrument Maker 6 Show data context -
  Gunsmith, Gun Manufacturer 5 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 54 Show data context -
  Type Cutter, Founder 2 Show data context -
  Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker 2 Show data context -
  Toy Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Fishing Rod, Tackle, Maker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Apparatus for other games, Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 1,253 Show data context 23 Show data context
  Builder 102 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 351 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Bricklayer 193 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mason 46 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Slater, Tiler 5 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 46 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 20 Show data context -
  Plumber 83 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 202 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 87 Show data context 4 Show data context
  French Polisher 9 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 17 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Locksmith, Bellhanger - 1 Show data context
  Gas Fitter 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
  House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 4 Show data context -
  Wood Carver 4 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 22 Show data context -
  Dealer in Works of Art 5 Show data context -
  Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist 2 Show data context -
  Artificial Flower Maker 8 Show data context 7 Show data context
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 50 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Coachmaker 16 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 18 Show data context -
  Bicycle, Tricycle - Maker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS. 3 Show data context -
  Ship, Boat, Barge Builder 2 Show data context -
  Ship Rigger, Chandler, Fitter 1 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 61 Show data context -
  Dye, Paint Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Ink, Blacking, Colour Substance Manufacture 4 Show data context -
  Fusee, Fireworks, Explosive Article Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 39 Show data context -
  Manufacturing Chemist 8 Show data context -
  Alkali Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Drysalter 2 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 25 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 23 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 698 Show data context 57 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 55 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper 1 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Coffee, Eating House, Keeper 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Hop - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Brewer 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cellarman 17 Show data context -
  Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent 39 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Milkseller, Dairyman 63 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cheesemonger, Butterman 17 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 107 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Provision Curer, Dealer 18 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Poulterer, Game Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Fishmonger 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer 33 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Corn Miller 3 Show data context -
  Baker 88 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 19 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 46 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Mustard, Vinegar, Spice, Pickle Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sugar Refiner 4 Show data context -
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 126 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Others Dealing in Food 1 Show data context -
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 230 Show data context 88 Show data context
  Woolstapler 3 Show data context -
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 5 Show data context -
  Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 16 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 9 Show data context -
  Silk Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Ribbon Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Silk Merchant, Dealer 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Flax, Linen - Manufacturer, Dealer 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 12 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Sacking, Sack, Bag - Maker, Dealer - 1 Show data context
  Others working and Dealing in Hemp 1 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) - 1 Show data context
  Carpet, Rug Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Manchester Warehouseman 11 Show data context -
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 119 Show data context 67 Show data context
  Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Embroiderer 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 275 Show data context 542 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Tailor 78 Show data context 26 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 14 Show data context 415 Show data context
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress 12 Show data context 62 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 3 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 21 Show data context 22 Show data context
  Glover, Glove Maker 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Button Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 100 Show data context 8 Show data context
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 16 Show data context -
  Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer 8 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Accoutrement Maker 3 Show data context -
  Old Clothes Dealer, and others 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 57 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Manure Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Bone, Horn, Ivory, Tortoise-shell - Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Comb Maker 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Tanner, Fellmonger 2 Show data context -
  Currier 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Leather Goods, Portmanteau, Bag, Strap &c., Maker, Dealer 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hair, Bristle - Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brush, Broom, Maker 15 Show data context 6 Show data context
  Quill, Feather - Dresser, Dealer - 7 Show data context
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 181 Show data context 31 Show data context
  Oil Miller, Oil Cake - Maker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Oil and Colourman 13 Show data context -
  Japanner 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 4 Show data context -
  Waterproof Goods - Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Hay, Straw (not plait), Chaff, Cutter, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Thatcher 1 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 17 Show data context -
  Sawyer 7 Show data context -
  Lath, Wooden Fence, Hurdle Maker 2 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker 4 Show data context -
  Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender 10 Show data context -
  Cork, Bark - Cutter, Worker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Paper Manufacture 6 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Envelope Maker 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Stationer, Law Stationer 70 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Card, Pattern Card Maker 4 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer 17 Show data context -
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 3 Show data context 3 Show data context
  Ticket, Label Writer 4 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 398 Show data context 14 Show data context
  Miner, in other or undefined Minerals 2 Show data context -
  Mine Service 1 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 24 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 9 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 20 Show data context -
  Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer 12 Show data context -
  Limeburner 4 Show data context -
  Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer 10 Show data context -
  Paviour 1 Show data context -
  Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector 1 Show data context -
  Road Labourer 4 Show data context -
  Platelayer 11 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 13 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 6 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 18 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Waterworks Service 17 Show data context -
  Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 95 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Gold, Silver, Beater 1 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Others 7 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 23 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 6 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 34 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  [Coppersmith] 1 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 9 Show data context -
  Zinc, Zinc Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 8 Show data context -
  Lead, Leaden Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 3 Show data context -
  Metal Refiner, Worker, Turner, Dealer 6 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 14 Show data context -
  Metal Burnisher, Lacquerer 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  White Metal, Plated Ware, Manufacture. Pewterer 4 Show data context -
  Wire Maker, Worker, Weaver, Drawer 4 Show data context -
  Lamp, Lantern, Candlestick Maker 2 Show data context -
  Others 2 Show data context -
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 603 Show data context 105 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 43 Show data context 20 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 7 Show data context -
  Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller 5 Show data context -
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 26 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Contractor (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  General Labourer 412 Show data context 9 Show data context
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 54 Show data context 19 Show data context
  Apprentice (undefined) 13 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Factory Labourer (undefined) 15 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) 2 Show data context 46 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 13 Show data context -
  Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant 13 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 311 Show data context 1,059 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 311 Show data context 1,059 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 306 Show data context 6,643 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context 5 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 302 Show data context 6,638 Show data context

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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.)