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 2,350 Show data context 45 Show data context
Mining & Quarrying 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
Mine & Quarry Products 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Bricks, Pottery & Glass 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
Chemicals 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Metal Workers 92 Show data context 2 Show data context
Precious Metals 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Electrical Apparatus 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
Watches, Clocks & Instruments 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
Skins & Leather 11 Show data context 1 Show data context
Textile Workers 105 Show data context 185 Show data context
Textile Goods & Clothing 27 Show data context 37 Show data context
Foods, Drinks, & Tobacco 62 Show data context 2 Show data context
Wood & Furniture 100 Show data context 1 Show data context
Paper, Printing 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
Builders 169 Show data context 1 Show data context
Painters & Decorators 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other Materials 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Mixed or Undefined Materials 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
Gas, Water & Electricity 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
Transport & Communication 168 Show data context 4 Show data context
Commerce & Finance 174 Show data context 59 Show data context
Public Administration & Defence 35 Show data context 14 Show data context
Professional Occupations 62 Show data context 89 Show data context
Entertainments & Sport 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Personal Service 68 Show data context 477 Show data context
Clerks & Draughtsmen 17 Show data context 9 Show data context
Warehousemen 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
Stationary Engine Drivers 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other & Undefined Workers 47 Show data context 3 Show data context
Date: Source:
1921 1921 Census of England and Wales, County Report, Table 17 , 'Occupations (Condensed list)'

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nCube definition


Number of Persons per Room in Private Households, listing numbers of rooms from 1 to "10 and upwards", and numbers of persons from 1 to "15 and upwards". This classification system was used by the 1911 Census of Population.


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Date accessed: 02nd November 2024