OCCUPATIONS OF THE PEOPLE, 1881.
Occupations. Males. Females.
Ministering to government 4,250 244
Ministering to religion 1,052 185
Ministering to law 1,243
Ministering to health 1,483 112
Ministering to education 2,620 4,175
Ministering to art, science, and literature 2,010 1,070
Traders 16,633 2,240
Carriers by land 11,126 263
Carriers by sea 3,339 24
Carriers of messages 1,488 71
Engaged in boarding and lodging 3,933 3,542
Engaged in attendance 4,733 26,501
Engaged in agricultural pursuits 70,950 39,346
Engaged in pastoral pursuits 10,769 3,137
Artisans and mechanics 27,347 718
Workers and dealers in textile fabrics and dress 13,571 20,977
Workers and dealers in food and drinks 13,522 1,755
Workers and dealers in animal and vegetable substances 8,059 213
Workers and dealers in minerals 48,455 50
Labourers (branch undefined) 22,029 4
Wives, widows, of no specified occupation 101,035
Sons, daughters, relatives, visitors, of no specified occupation 73,824 106,098
Students, scholars 92,133 92,522
Paupers, prisoners 6,281 3,620
Indefinite or unstated occupation 11,233 2,361
Total 452,083 410,263