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 85 Show data context 9 Show data context
Mining & Quarrying 6,350 Show data context 4 Show data context
Mine & Quarry Products 10 Show data context 0 Show data context
Bricks, Pottery & Glass 37 Show data context 1 Show data context
Chemicals 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
Metal Workers 685 Show data context 9 Show data context
Precious Metals 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Electrical Apparatus 39 Show data context 0 Show data context
Watches, Clocks & Instruments 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
Skins & Leather 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
Textile Workers 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Textile Goods & Clothing 54 Show data context 117 Show data context
Foods, Drinks, & Tobacco 46 Show data context 5 Show data context
Wood & Furniture 130 Show data context 0 Show data context
Paper, Printing 10 Show data context 11 Show data context
Builders 244 Show data context 2 Show data context
Painters & Decorators 45 Show data context 2 Show data context
Other Materials 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Mixed or Undefined Materials 27 Show data context 0 Show data context
Gas, Water & Electricity 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
Transport & Communication 336 Show data context 20 Show data context
Commerce & Finance 285 Show data context 254 Show data context
Public Administration & Defence 54 Show data context 27 Show data context
Professional Occupations 94 Show data context 199 Show data context
Entertainments & Sport 18 Show data context 6 Show data context
Personal Service 92 Show data context 493 Show data context
Clerks & Draughtsmen 155 Show data context 74 Show data context
Warehousemen 44 Show data context 1 Show data context
Stationary Engine Drivers 269 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other & Undefined Workers 193 Show data context 6 Show data context
Date: Source:
1921 1921 Census of England and Wales, County Report, Table 17 , 'Occupations (Condensed list)'

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The early censuses 1801-31 used this very simple classification of occupations. The cemsuses of Great Britain from 1811 onwards applied it to families rather than persons, and all families were included under one of these headings.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Abersychan UD through time | Industry Statistics | Persons of Working Age by Sex & 1921 Occupational Order, A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 31st October 2024