1931 Census of England and Wales, Occupation Tables, Table 16 : " Occupations of Males and Females, showing also total Operatives and the total Out of Work".

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Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	1,655,620	1,781,748
Under 14 years of age	384,925	379,043
Aged 14 years and over	1,270,695	1,402,705
Operatives (in work): Number	873,467	419,061
Operatives (in work): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	75	84
Out of work (all classes): Number	160,217	44,940
Out of work (all classes): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	14	9
I-XXXI Occupied 14 Years and over	1,172,458	496,282
XXXII Unoccupied and Retired 14 years and over	98,237	906,423
I FISHERMEN	33	0
Fishermen	33	0
II AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS	47,093	2,069
Land and Estate Agents and Managers (not Auctioneers and Estate Agents	97	6
Farmers	12,646	620
Farmers' Sons, Daughters, or Other Relatives assisting in the work of the Farm	4,243	314
Gardeners, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists	8,940	142
Agricultural and Forestry Pupils (not at Colleges)	50	10
Farm Bailiffs	293	3
Foresters and Woodmen	351	2
Agricultural Machine, Tractor-Proprietors, Foremen, Drivers, Attendants	221	4
Farm Foremen	395	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants	16,758	766
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Shepherds	172	3
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in tending cattle, dairying, etc.	2,093	186
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in charge of Horses	2,836	7
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Not otherwise distinguished	11,657	570
Gardeners' Labourers	1,584	63
Estate Labourers	206	0
Pea and Fruit Pickers	2	2
Other Agricultural Occupations	1,307	137
III MINING AND QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	177,164	53
In Coal and Shale Mines	171,496	38
Owners, Agents, Managers	618	1
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	7,073	1
Hewers and Getters	85,606	0
Persons conveying Material to the Shaft	35,906	0
Persons making and Repairing Roads	12,313	0
Other Workers below Ground	9,794	0
Other Workers above Ground	20,186	36
In Metalliferous Mines and Workings	54	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	6	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	4	0
Other Workers below Ground	33	0
Other Workers above Ground and in Open Workings	11	0
In other Mines and Quarries and at Brine and Oil Wells	5,614	15
Owners, Agents, Managers	294	5
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	204	0
Stone Miners, Quarriers	3,358	0
Slate Miners, Quarriers	86	0
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel-Pit Workers	1,230	4
Other Workers	442	6
IV WORKERS IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-METALLIFEROUS MINE AND QUARRY PRODUCTS	2,141	47
Makers of Coal Gas, Coke, and By-Products (excluding Tar Distilling).	1,793	1
Employers and Managers	139	1
Foremen and Overlookers	270	0
Other Skilled Workers	1,384	0
Makers of Other Products	348	46
Employers and Managers	71	0
Foremen and Overlookers	29	1
Kiln Men and Lime Burners	59	0
Other Skilled Workers	189	45
V MAKERS OF BRICKS, POTTERY AND GLASS	7,164	721
Makers of Bricks, Tiles and Pottery	3,107	183
Employers and Managers	212	1
Foremen and Overlookers	154	1
Brick and Unglazed Tile-Makers, Moulders, Pressers, and Cutters	1,042	39
Furnace and Crucible Pot Makers	96	1
Potters' Mill Workers; Slip Makers and Arkmen	80	3
Potters; Ware-Makers, Casters, and Finishers	296	90
Kiln and Oven Men; Kiln Setters and Placers	1,011	10
Other Skilled Workers	216	38
Makers of Glass and Glass Ware	4,057	538
Employers and Managers	119	2
Foremen and Overlookers	81	4
Teazers and Founders	182	1
Gatherers	146	1
Blowers and Finishers (not Machine Hands)	820	22
Moulders and Pressers	1,052	19
Other Skilled Workers	1,657	489
VI WORKERS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MAKERS OF PAINTS, OILS, &C	2,850	215
Workers in Chemical Processes	1,603	128
Employers and Managers	318	11
Foremen and Overlookers	203	20
Distillers and Still Men	135	2
Process Men and Furnacemen	643	31
Other Skilled Workers	304	64
Makers of Paints, Oils (not Mineral), &c	1,247	87
Employers and Managers	298	8
Foremen and Overlookers	93	9
Paint and Colour Grinders and Mixers	259	45
Other Skilled Workers	597	25
VII METAL WORKERS (NOT ELECTRO PLATE OR PRECIOUS METALS)	148,488	8,876
Employers, Managers, Foremen	9,944	161
Employers and Managers	6,057	80
Foremen and Overlookers: Foundry	501	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Machine Shop	360	2
Foremen and Overlookers: Fitting and Erecting	514	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other and Undefined	2,512	78
Furnacemen (not Annealing or Foundry), Rollers, and their Assistants	9,854	17
Puddlers	162	0
Shinglers	23	0
Other Furnacemen and their Skilled Assistants	4,129	1
Rollers and their Skilled Assistants	2,218	2
Other Assistants to Furnacemen and Rollers	3,322	14
Foundry Workers	14,303	251
Brass Moulders	1,082	145
Other Metal Moulders (not Blast Furnace)	7,811	90
Die Casters	31	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Furnace and Cupola Men	529	1
Iron or Steel Foundry Labourers	4,027	3
Brass, Bronze Foundry Furnacemen	87	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Labourers	628	7
Other Foundry (not Type) Furnacemen and Casters	41	5
Other Foundry (not Type) Labourers	67	0
Smiths and Skilled Forge Workers	14,052	68
Metal Machinists	17,957	729
Fitters	38,753	75
Erectors, Fitters	17,771	45
Tool Setters	695	7
Millwrights	847	0
Erectors', Fitters', Millwrights' Labourers	1,956	1
Cycle-Makers, Fitters, and Mechanics	198	2
Mechanical Engineers; Engineers (not Engine Drivers)	5,952	9
Mechanics (so returned)	2,360	4
Motor Mechanics (so returned)	6,348	3
Mechanical Engineers', Engineers', and Mechanics Labourers	2,626	4
Other Workers	43,625	7,575
Annealers, Softeners, Hardeners, Temperers	2,113	112
Art Metal Workers	37	1
Boiler Makers, Platers, and Iron Shipwrights	1,675	0
Boiler Makers' and Platers' Labourers	404	0
Brass Finishers and Turners	1,746	203
Card Clothing-Clothiers, Setters, and Nailers	535	73
Constructional Engineers (not Professional), Steel Erectors, Structural Iron Workers	778	0
Coppersmiths	273	0
Cutlers	3,015	669
Die Cutters and Sinkers	318	11
Drillers (Hand, Pneumatic or Electric)	182	1
File Cutters (Hand or Machine)	855	629
Filers	345	68
Galvanizers (not Sheets)	214	13
Gas Fitters	876	1
Grinders	5,283	568
Glazers, Polishers, Buffers, and Moppers	1,366	1,942
Gunsmiths and Gun Lock and Action Makers	21	0
Heating and Ventilating Engineers (so returned)	214	2
Lead Burners and Chemical Plumbers	104	0
Lock, Latch, and Key Makers; Locksmiths	118	20
Metal Spinners	80	18
Oxy-Acetylene or Electric Welders and Cutters	1,104	28
Picklers	148	11
Pipe Fitters	578	0
Plumbers (not Chemical Plumbers)	5,550	5
Plumbers' Labourers	327	1
Press Workers and Stampers (not Hot or Hydraulic), Drawers (not Wire or Tube)	618	800
Rivetters	853	67
Rivetters' Labourers	183	0
Roller Engravers and Block Cutters	54	7
Safe Makers	2	0
Scale and Weighing Machine-Makers, Fitters, and Adjusters	227	1
Solderers and Brazers	53	93
Tinners	135	16
Tinsmiths, Sheet Metal Workers	2,540	107
Tool Makers (so returned)	945	29
Tube Drawers and Welders	200	15
Wire Drawers and Makers	2,409	106
Wire Weavers and Wire Rope Makers	333	140
Other Skilled Workers	6,814	1,818
VIII WORKERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND ELECTRO PLATE	4,184	3,977
Employers and Managers	427	29
Foremen and Overlookers	69	13
Electro Platers, Nickel Platers	305	120
Engravers and Chasers	185	28
Goldsmiths and Gem Setters	81	25
Polishers and Scratch Brushers	698	3,236
Pressers, Saw Piercers, and Stampers	395	77
Silver and White Metal Smiths; Mounters	1,617	317
Other Skilled Workers	407	132
IX ELECTRICAL APPARATUS MAKERS AND FITTERS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED) AND ELECTRICIANS	12,016	737
Employers and Managers	585	7
Foremen and Overlookers	463	14
Accumulator Makers and Plasters	34	4
Coil Winders	260	352
Coil Insulators	14	29
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Drivers and Setters-up	15	4
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Assistants	5	2
Electric Lamp and Valve-Stemmers, Sealers, and Exhausters	3	41
Filament, Grid, and Anode Makers and Mounters	13	13
Inspectors, Viewers, and Testers	174	60
Instrument Makers and Assemblers	134	129
Electrical Engineers and Fitters; Electricians and Wiremen	8,163	28
Linemen and Cable Jointers	1,652	6
Other Skilled Workers	501	48
X MAKERS OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	1,392	131
Employers and Managers	101	2
Foremen and Overlookers	24	4
Scientific Instrument Makers and Repairers	387	82
Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Makers and Repairers	855	11
Other Skilled Workers	25	32
XI WORKERS IN SKINS AND LEATHER, AND MAKERS OF LEATHER AND LEATHER SUBSTITUTE GOODS (NOT BOOTS OR SHOES)	4,263	1,313
Furriers, Skinners, Tanners, and Leather Dressers	2,385	647
Employers and Managers	205	14
Foremen and Overlookers (including Head Warehousemen and Chief Sorters)	85	2
Furriers, Fur Sewers and Machinists	90	189
Lime and Tan Yard Workers (not Labourers)	163	3
Curriers and Leather Dressers	900	89
Enamellers, Japanners, Dyers, Stainers, and Finishers	179	187
Other Skilled Workers	763	163
Makers of Leather and Leather Substitute Goods (not Boots and Shoes)	1,878	666
Employers and Managers	175	2
Foremen and Overlookers	45	4
Cutters-out	96	37
Belting Makers, Sewers, and Repairers	380	30
Saddlers and Harness Makers	392	9
Makers of Bags and Trunks	49	30
Other Skilled Workers	741	554
XII TEXTILE WORKERS	89,444	135,533
Employers and Managers	4,982	131
Foremen and Overlookers: Blowing room	85	3
Foremen and Overlookers: Sorting and Blending	123	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Carding, Combing, and Drawing	2,099	23
Foremen and Overlookers: Spinning and Doubling (not Silk Doubling)	2,306	12
Foremen and Overlookers: Winding, Warping, Slashing, or Sizing; Silk Doubling	672	24
Foremen and Overlookers: Weaving	3,908	17
Foremen and Overlookers: Other or Undefined	2,175	104
Wool Sorters	2,812	155
Rag and Wool Carbonisers and Washers	736	31
Breakers, Rag Grinders, Hecklers, and Willowers	3,939	476
Card, Comb, and Frame Tenters (not Ring, Cap, or Flyer Frame); Box Minders	7,793	17,327
Strippers and Grinders; Card Grinders, Card Room Jobbers	1,914	27
Spinners and Piecers (Mule, Ring, Cap or Flyer)	9,021	16,880
Doublers and Doubling Frame Tenters (not Silk); Silk Throwsters	1,818	11,199
Winders, Reelers, Beamers, Warpers, Silk Doublers	2,382	19,418
Drawers-in and Twisters-in	2,783	903
Sizers, Slashers, and Tapers	1,073	255
Weavers	11,956	49,819
Rope Makers, Layers, and Stranders	127	17
Hosiery Frame Tenters and Machine Knitters	121	472
Hand Knitters	11	79
Lace Machine Tenters and Warp Hands	3	12
Felt Formers, Batters, and Hardeners (no Hats)	28	23
Lookers and Examiners; Burlers and Menders	1,303	14,859
Bleach Croft Workers (not Labourers)	131	40
Dyers	11,218	136
Scourers (Woollen Cloth, Worsted, and Hosiery), Calenderers, and Finishers	9,828	919
Scollopers, Clippers, and Lace Warehouse Hands	2	12
Other Skilled Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	363	548
Other Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	428	152
Heald Knitters	34	131
Other Skilled Workers	3,270	1,328
XIII MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	23,372	56,348
Employers and Managers	2,569	745
Foremen and Overlookers	719	949
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Skilled	2,617	190
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Knife or Machine	1,176	383
Tailors; Tailors' Pressers and Machinists	8,230	33,332
Dress and Blouse Makers	24	6,430
Corset Makers and Machinists	10	272
Embroiderers and Embroidery Machinists	15	188
Milliners	13	1,667
Hat Formers, Plankers, Stiffeners	52	36
Hat Sewers, Finishers, Trimmers	16	238
Glove (not Knitted or Rubber)-Makers, Cutters, Sewers, and Machinists	12	48
Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers (so returned)	5,444	49
Boot, Shoe, Slipper-Clickers and Cutters	518	25
Other defined-Skilled-Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	772	847
Other Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	552	202
Clog Makers	192	11
Umbrella, Parasol-Makers, Coverers, Repairers	33	97
Sack Makers	70	108
Tarpaulin, Tent, Sail, and Other Canvass Goods-Makers, Dressers, Repairers	106	86
Sewers, Stitchers, Sewing Machinists (not elsewhere enumerated)	118	9,911
Other Skilled Workers	114	534
XIV MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS, AND TOBACCO	11,676	7,896
Makers of Foods	9,871	7,274
Employers and Managers	1,600	562
Foremen and Overlookers	278	142
Grain Millers	528	17
Bakers and Pastry Cooks (including Biscuit Makers)	5,011	3,386
Sugar and Sweet Boilers	391	233
Sugar Confectionery Makers, Moulders, and Coverers	628	2,475
Meat and Fish Curers and Smokers	42	37
Other Skilled Workers	1,393	422
Makers of Alcoholic Drinks	1,416	283
Employers and Managers	229	7
Foremen and Overlookers	227	16
Maltsters	359	19
Skilled Workers in Ale, etc., Brewing	134	4
Beer Bottlers	156	213
Cellarmen	273	10
Other Skilled Workers	38	14
Makers of Non-Alcoholic Drinks	293	41
Employers and Managers	180	11
Foremen and Overlookers	34	2
Other Skilled Workers	79	28
Makers of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff	96	298
Employers and Managers	37	2
Foremen and Overlookers	14	2
Other Skilled Workers	45	294
XV WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE	35,037	1,545
Workers in Wood	32,937	806
Employers and Managers	1,792	22
Foremen and Overlookers	619	2
Basket Makers	407	79
Cabinet Makers	3,270	114
Carpenters	16,782	5
Coach, Carriage, Van, and Cart Builders; Body Builders	1,433	4
Coopers, Hoop Makers and Benders	476	10
Packing Case Makers	632	98
Pattern Makers (Wood or Undefined)	1,726	3
Sawyers	1,147	21
Shipwrights and Boat and Barge Builders (Wood)	55	4
Shop Fitters (so returned)	261	0
Walking and Umbrella Stick Makers, Benders, Dressers	7	5
Wheelwrights	596	3
Wood Carvers, Picture Frame makers	292	42
Wood Turners and Machinists	2,902	279
Other Skilled Workers	540	115
Upholsterers, &c	2,100	739
Employers and Managers	116	12
Foremen and Overlookers	32	4
Bedding and Mattress Makers	120	97
Carpet and Linoleum Planners	173	5
Upholsterers, Coach Trimmers, etc.	1,659	621
XVI MAKERS OF AND WORKERS IN PAPER AND CARDBOARD; BOOKBINDERS, &c	1,868	3,717
Makers of Paper and Cardboard	652	246
Employers and Managers	65	3
Foremen and Overlookers	37	1
Vatmen and Machine Men	148	3
Other Skilled Workers	402	239
Makers of Stationery and Cardboard Boxes; Book-binders and Other Workers in Paper	1,216	3,471
Employers and Managers	160	18
Foremen, Overlookers, and Form Setters	92	50
Pressers, Stampers, Scorers, and Punchers	27	178
Envelope and Paper Bag Makers	11	404
Cardboard Box Makers	81	1,281
Bookbinders	471	996
Other Skilled Workers	374	544
XVII PRINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS	9,477	3,387
Employers and Managers	1,057	55
Foremen and Overlookers	306	29
Compositors-Hand	1,337	38
Compositors-Machine Operatives	1,093	10
Stereotypers and Electrotypers	294	3
Process Engravers	219	12
Photographers	551	573
Lithographic Artists and Transferrers	364	9
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Minders and Setters	1,697	207
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Assistants	564	1,775
Printers (so returned)	1,108	312
Machine Rulers	123	33
Textile Printers	219	63
Wall Paper Printers	31	6
Oil or Floor Cloth Printers	3	1
Gold and Silver Blockers and Stampers, Bronzers	53	14
Other Skilled Workers	458	247
XVIII BUILDERS, BRICKLAYERS, STONE AND SLATE WORKERS; CONTRACTORS	55,949	56
Employers and Managers	2,971	33
Foremen and Gangers	2,092	0
Clerks of Works	232	0
Builders' Labourers	5,238	0
Bricklayers	7,964	0
Bricklayers' Labourers	4,608	0
Plasterers	2,658	0
Plasterers' Labourers	1,060	0
Glaziers	245	9
Slaters and Tilers	963	0
Masons; Stone Cutters, Dressers, and Carvers	4,544	8
Masons' Labourers	1,142	0
Slate Workers and Slate Masons	29	0
Platelayers	4,581	0
Paviours and Street Masons, Concretors and Asphalters	962	0
Well, Mine-Sinkers, Borers	111	0
Other Skilled Workers	1,391	6
Other Workers (mainly Navvies)	15,158	0
XIX PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	16,894	1,081
Employers and Managers	1,425	21
Foremen and Overlookers	158	5
Aerographers and Paint Sprayers	75	69
French Polishers	1,666	640
Japanners and Enamellers of Metal (including Stovers)	127	96
Paper Hangers	70	8
Pottery Dippers and Glazers	62	16
Pottery Painters and Decorators	13	41
Signwriters	406	12
Other Painters and Decorators	12,892	173
XX WORKERS IN OTHER MATERIALS	1,431	631
Workers in Rubber	215	36
Employers and Managers	32	10
Foremen and Overlookers	8	2
Mixers, Spreaders, and Moulders	23	2
Vulcanizers	63	5
Other Skilled Workers	89	17
Workers in Bone, Horn, Ivory, Celluloid, Vulcanite	416	258
Employers and Managers	43	3
Foremen and Overlookers	2	0
Turners	29	30
Other Skilled Workers	342	225
Workers in Other Materials	800	337
Employers and Managers	101	6
Foremen and Overlookers	32	0
Feather Dressers and Dyers	8	3
Drafters and Brush Makers	508	230
Other Skilled Workers	151	98
XXI WORKERS IN MIXED OR UNDEFINED MATERIALS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED)	5,016	887
Makers of Musical Instruments (not Piano, &c., Case Makers)	744	27
Employers and Managers	63	2
Foremen and Overlookers	4	1
Action Makers, Fitters, and Assemblers	38	4
Piano Tuners	357	0
Other Skilled Workers	282	20
Makers of Vehicles (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	2,833	12
Employers and Managers	60	0
Foremen and Overlookers	119	0
Repairers of Railway Wagons and Mine Trams and Tube	1,811	0
Other Skilled Workers	843	12
Builders of Ships and Boats (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	210	1
Employers and Managers	13	1
Foremen and Overlookers	8	0
Shipwrights (Material not stated)	161	0
Other Skilled Workers	28	0
Makers of Other Products	1,229	847
Employers and Managers	143	12
Foremen and Overlookers	25	8
Dental Mechanics	501	39
Other Surgical or Dental Instrument and Appliance Makers	92	52
Other Skilled Workers	468	736
XXII PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION	101,948	5,005
Railway Transport Workers	26,753	83
Railway-Officials, Stationmasters, Yard Masters, Passenger and Goods Agent	1,304	2
Locomotive Engine Drivers	4,177	0
Motormen	49	0
Locomotive Engine Firemen	3,508	0
Locomotive Engine Cleaners	1,117	0
Guards	2,107	0
Signalmen	2,708	0
Shunters, Pointsmen, and Level Crossing Men	3,361	63
Ticket Collectors and Examiners	216	1
Porters (including Lampmen)	6,442	7
Other Railway Transport Workers	1,764	10
Road Transport Workers	53,502	867
Omnibus and Tramway Proprietors, Managers and Superintendents	224	9
Livery Stable Proprietors and Managers	64	5
Motor Garage Proprietors and Managers	690	22
Haulage and Cartage Contractors and Managers; Master Carmen	1,339	56
Inspectors and Foremen (not Horse Foremen)	702	3
Drivers and Coachmen of Coaches, Carriages and Horse Omnibuses	185	4
Drivers of Lorries, Wagons, Vans, and Carts (Horse)	10,844	24
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Passenger	7,600	46
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Goods	20,037	25
Tram Drivers	2,858	0
Van Boys and Van Guards	1,768	6
Omnibus and Tram Conductor	5,319	655
Horse Foremen, Grooms and Horse-keepers	1,511	4
Other Workers	361	8
Water Transport Workers	3,573	28
Ship-Owners, Managers, Brokers, and Agents	128	2
Harbour, Dock, Canal-Officials; Piermasters	46	0
Wharfingers and Master Stevedores	11	0
Navigating Officers and Pilots	198	0
Engineering Officers	150	0
Petty Officers, Seamen, and Deck Hands	375	0
Wireless Operators (Seagoing)	31	0
Firemen, Trimmers, Greasers, and Donkeymen	243	0
Pursers, Stewards, and Domestic Staff	98	8
Bargemen and Boatmen	948	5
Marine and Engineering Superintendents	7	0
Harbour, Dock, and Stevedoring Foremen	36	0
Lock Keepers; Bridge, Stage, and Pier Men	147	12
Stevedores	22	0
Coal Loaders and Dischargers	106	0
Other Dock Labourers	937	0
Other Workers	90	1
Other Workers in Transport and Communication	18,120	4,027
Employers and Managers	404	269
Foremen and Supervisors	358	105
Aviators	30	0
Postmen and Post Office Sorters	3,784	92
Wireless Operators (not Seagoing)	35	0
Other Telegraph Operators	1,000	248
Telephone Operators	267	1,271
Lift Attendants	581	75
Messengers	10,313	1,931
Porters (not Railway, Dock, or Domestic)	1,306	31
Other Workers	42	5
XXIII COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERKS)	117,746	45,965
Commercial Occupations	108,329	45,652
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of	37,123	13,101
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Coal	2,628	80
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	1,008	1,996
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Grocery and Provisions	7,528	2,598
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Milk and Dairy Products	2,036	218
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Meat	5,094	279
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Fish and Poultry	1,052	98
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Greengrocery	3,440	635
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Tobacco	474	255
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	833	61
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Ironmongery	698	124
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Boots and Shoes	857	194
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Textiles and other Clothing	3,775	2,887
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	1,944	530
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Furniture	926	110
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: General and Mixed Businesses	1,539	1,461
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Other Retail Businesses	3,291	1,575
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale Businesses	7,184	247
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale and Retail Businesses	396	55
Brokers, Agents, Factors (miscellaneous, not elsewhere enumerated)	2,204	182
Buyers	841	267
Commercial Travellers	10,484	148
Canvassers (not Dock, Insurance, or Railway)	2,491	786
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing	30,505	27,516
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Coal	238	21
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	165	1,821
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Bread and Flour Confectionery	192	1,641
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Grocery and Provisions	9,403	2,668
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Milk and Dairy Products	254	376
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Meat	7,264	479
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Fish and Poultry	932	189
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Greengrocery	1,423	855
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Tobacco	166	477
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	928	667
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Ironmongery	710	454
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Boots and Shoes	535	1,470
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Textiles and other Clothing	3,012	8,917
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	622	1,052
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Furniture	1,162	379
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: General and Mixed Businesses	925	780
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Other Retail Business	2,574	5,270
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale Businesses	4,314	1,198
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale and Retail Businesses	172	156
Roundsmen and Van Salesmen	3,394	341
Costermongers and Hawkers	6,219	843
Newspapers Sellers	1,151	45
Advertising Agents	441	14
Other Commercial Occupations	1,410	753
Persons employed in Finance and Insurance	9,417	313
Company Directors (so returned)	59	4
Bankers, Bank Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	727	2
Stock Brokers	165	0
Stock Jobbers	11	0
Insurance Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	1,748	90
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Canvassers	5,237	156
Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuers	895	20
Money Lenders and Pawnbrokers	455	38
Other Finance and Insurance Occupations	120	3
XXIV PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE (EXCLUDING PROFESSIONAL MEN, CLERICAL STAFF, AND TYPISTS)	9,985	161
Public Administration	7,076	161
Civil Service Administrative, Executive, and Higher Clerical Officers	790	55
Other Civil Service Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	322	9
Local Authority Administrative and Executive Officers	1,364	69
Other Local Authority Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	256	14
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Chief Constables, Inspectors, Superintendents	243	0
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Other	4,101	14
Defence	2,909	0
Naval and Marine-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	19	0
Navy and Marines-Other Ratings	77	0
Army-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	166	0
Army-Other Ranks	2,611	0
Royal Air Force-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	4	0
Royal Air Force-Other Ranks	32	0
XXV PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERICAL STAFF)	24,688	26,482
Clergymen (Anglican Church)	1,077	0
Roman Catholic Priests; Monks, Nuns	192	261
Ministers of other Religious Bodies	751	18
Itinerant Preachers, Scripture Readers, Mission Workers	311	337
Church, Chapel, Cemetery-Officials	423	39
Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, Barristers	48	3
Solicitors	1,006	10
Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Medical Practitioners	1,793	187
Dental Practitioners	833	28
Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners	106	2
Midwives	0	483
Sick Nurses	180	7,425
Mental Attendants	892	950
Subordinate Medical Service	1,519	813
Teachers (not Music Teachers)	6,006	13,883
Teachers of Music	426	936
Professional Engineers: Civil Engineering and Surveying	1,193	8
Professional Engineers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	622	0
Professional Engineers: Mining Engineering	334	2
Architects	642	4
Ship Designers, Ship Surveyors, Naval Architects	7	6
Chartered, Incorporated, etc. Accountants	1,068	5
Analytical and Research Chemists; Assayers, Metallurgists	1,571	38
Laboratory Attendants	597	121
Articled Pupils, and Students in Works, Offices, Studios, etc.	967	20
Other Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	95	20
Authors, Editors, Journalists, Publicists	811	104
Librarians (not booksellers)	196	367
Political Association Officials	83	21
Industrial and Trade Association Officials	263	15
Social Welfare Workers	273	197
Painters, Sculptors, Engravers (Artists)	362	167
Other Professional Occupations	41	12
XXVI PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	6,923	1,467
Managers, Lessees of Theatres, Picture Theatres, Concert Halls, etc.	552	44
Theatrical, Film Hiring, and Variety Agents	37	3
Film Producers, Film Studio Managers	7	1
Showmen; Fair and Roundabout Proprietors and Managers	199	35
Proprietors and Managers of other Entertainments and Sports	202	27
Actors	483	585
Musicians	1,643	430
Stage Hands, Cinema and Limelight Operators	894	18
Race Horse Trainers; Jockeys and Stable Lads	71	0
Bookmakers	846	25
Other Occupations	1,989	299
XXVII PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE (INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS, HOTELS, &c.)	28,892	117,256
Domestic Servants (Indoor)	1,944	78,382
Game Keepers and Game Watchers	456	0
Restaurant Keepers	3,057	1,573
Lodging and Boarding House Keepers	321	3,223
Matrons (not Hospital), and Stewards in Schools and Other Institutions	135	648
Inn, Hotel-Keepers; Publicans, Beersellers	4,812	1,296
Barmen	1,056	1,325
Waiters	944	3,660
Restaurant and Refreshment Room Counter Hands	227	963
Washers-up and Plate Cleaners	45	30
Hall and Hotel Porters; Doorkeepers and Carriage Attendants	1,115	59
Laundry Workers; Washers, Ironers, Manglers; Dry Cleaners	904	6,824
Managers, Attendants of Baths and Wash-houses	346	206
Barbers, Hair Dressers, Manicurists, Chiropodists	3,762	2,794
Caretakers and Office Keepers	3,031	1,778
Charwomen, Office Cleaners	240	11,385
Carpet Beaters, Vacuum Cleaners, Window Cleaners	2,697	141
Chimney Sweeps	445	3
Undertakers	321	5
Others in Personal Service	3,034	2,961
XXVIII CLERKS AND DRAUGHTSMEN; TYPISTS	53,445	35,389
Secretaries and Registrars of Companies, Institutions, and Charities	1,614	133
Heads of Managers of Commercial Office Departments	1,928	132
Draughtsmen	3,967	333
Costing and Estimating Clerks	1,899	355
Typists	283	12,805
Other Clerks	43,754	21,631
XXIX WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS AND PACKERS	26,621	12,883
Warehousemen	16,367	624
Storekeepers	2,719	114
Warehouse and Storekeepers' Assistants (so returned-not Lace Warehouse Hands)	2,822	3,204
Packers: Hookers, Lappers, Makers-up and Plaiters	1,714	993
Packers: China and Glass Packers	174	215
Packers: Furniture Packers	250	2
Packers: Other Packers, Wrappers, Labellers, Ticketers	2,575	7,731
XXX STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, DYNAMO AND MOTOR ATTENDANTS	19,788	52
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Underground in Mines	2,404	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Other	7,786	33
Boiler Firemen and Stokers	6,663	0
Boiler Scalers	301	0
Gas Producer Men	390	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Underground in Mines	116	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Other	972	2
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Underground in Mines	67	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Other	1,089	17
XXXI OTHER UNDEFINED WORKERS	125,470	22,402
Employers and Managers	196	8
Foremen and Overlookers	1,850	40
Time Keepers	1,540	45
Watchmen	2,594	5
Fire Brigade Officers and Men	255	0
Slingers and Riggers	550	0
Sand Blasters	186	32
Skilled Labourers (Occupation not determinable)	47	0
Rag, Bone, Bottle, etc., Sorters	184	2,915
General Labourers (so described)	47,865	177
Labourers (so described)	11,542	77
Other Unskilled Workers (Class of Work specified)	52,240	16,748
Out of Work (Usual Occupation not specified)	4,382	2,279
Officials (not Clerks) of Foreign Governments	6	1
All Other Occupations	2,033	75
XXXII RETIRED OR NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	98,237	906,423
Students in Educational Institutions, etc.	18,428	16,403
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: In the Irish Free State	13	2
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: Elsewhere	259	58
Retired from Previous Gainful Occupation	60,571	10,838
Other Persons (no Gainful Occupation stated)	18,966	879,122

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Using data from this table, Vision of Britain can map the following rates for within West Riding AdmC:

Rate	Date
Female Activity Rate	1931
Male Unemployment	1931

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