Farmworkers, as reported by the Agricultural Census

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Agricultural Census Generalised Categories for Farmworkers 1931 1961
Regular, Male 5,298 Show data context 4,508 Show data context
Regular, Female 362 Show data context 491 Show data context
Casual, Male 424 Show data context 292 Show data context
Casual, Female 297 Show data context 349 Show data context
Date: Source:
1931 - 1961 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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This simplified classification of farmworkers is used to present trends in the farm workforce. It includes a category for 'farmers', who are listed separately only for 1970. It is unclear whether they were included at all for earlier years.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Angus ScoCnty through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Farmworkers, as reported by the Agricultural Census, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10145958/cube/AGCEN_WORKERS_GEN

Date accessed: 04th December 2024