Persons of Working Age by Sex & 1921 Occupational Order

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Data for 1921 Sex
1921 Occupational Classification Male Female
Fishermen 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Agriculture 1,833 Show data context 123 Show data context
Mining & Quarrying 750 Show data context 1 Show data context
Mine & Quarry Products 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
Bricks, Pottery & Glass 28 Show data context 10 Show data context
Chemicals 71 Show data context 3 Show data context
Metal Workers 1,774 Show data context 74 Show data context
Precious Metals 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
Electrical Apparatus 118 Show data context 58 Show data context
Watches, Clocks & Instruments 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
Skins & Leather 24 Show data context 2 Show data context
Textile Workers 832 Show data context 1,043 Show data context
Textile Goods & Clothing 288 Show data context 402 Show data context
Foods, Drinks, & Tobacco 111 Show data context 19 Show data context
Wood & Furniture 520 Show data context 48 Show data context
Paper, Printing 100 Show data context 37 Show data context
Builders 542 Show data context 1 Show data context
Painters & Decorators 168 Show data context 3 Show data context
Other Materials 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
Mixed or Undefined Materials 137 Show data context 8 Show data context
Gas, Water & Electricity 46 Show data context 0 Show data context
Transport & Communication 881 Show data context 31 Show data context
Commerce & Finance 627 Show data context 281 Show data context
Public Administration & Defence 128 Show data context 41 Show data context
Professional Occupations 244 Show data context 255 Show data context
Entertainments & Sport 13 Show data context 8 Show data context
Personal Service 192 Show data context 1,013 Show data context
Clerks & Draughtsmen 669 Show data context 338 Show data context
Warehousemen 131 Show data context 59 Show data context
Stationary Engine Drivers 157 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other & Undefined Workers 709 Show data context 41 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: 04th November 2024