Persons of Working Age by Sex & 1921 Occupational Order

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Data for 1921 Sex
1921 Occupational Classification Male Female
Fishermen 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Agriculture 1,024 Show data context 89 Show data context
Mining & Quarrying 175 Show data context 0 Show data context
Mine & Quarry Products 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
Bricks, Pottery & Glass 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
Chemicals 30 Show data context 43 Show data context
Metal Workers 932 Show data context 25 Show data context
Precious Metals 17 Show data context 3 Show data context
Electrical Apparatus 108 Show data context 0 Show data context
Watches, Clocks & Instruments 41 Show data context 3 Show data context
Skins & Leather 35 Show data context 6 Show data context
Textile Workers 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
Textile Goods & Clothing 392 Show data context 705 Show data context
Foods, Drinks, & Tobacco 265 Show data context 58 Show data context
Wood & Furniture 873 Show data context 44 Show data context
Paper, Printing 251 Show data context 93 Show data context
Builders 676 Show data context 0 Show data context
Painters & Decorators 409 Show data context 6 Show data context
Other Materials 10 Show data context 3 Show data context
Mixed or Undefined Materials 99 Show data context 45 Show data context
Gas, Water & Electricity 107 Show data context 0 Show data context
Transport & Communication 1,734 Show data context 76 Show data context
Commerce & Finance 1,720 Show data context 995 Show data context
Public Administration & Defence 308 Show data context 52 Show data context
Professional Occupations 682 Show data context 820 Show data context
Entertainments & Sport 112 Show data context 31 Show data context
Personal Service 580 Show data context 4,961 Show data context
Clerks & Draughtsmen 534 Show data context 404 Show data context
Warehousemen 130 Show data context 96 Show data context
Stationary Engine Drivers 76 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other & Undefined Workers 1,092 Show data context 34 Show data context
Date: Source:
1921 1921 Census of England and Wales, County Report, Table 17 , 'Occupations (Condensed list)'

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Date accessed: 05th November 2024