Industrial Order (1951) by Sex

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Data for 1951 Sex
1951 Industrial Orders Male Female
Agric., Forest. & Fishing 3,244 Show data context 376 Show data context
Mining & Quarrying 25 Show data context 0 Show data context
Ceramics, Glass, etc. 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
Chemicals & Allied Trades 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Metal Manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Engineering, Shipbldg. & Electrical 50 Show data context 2 Show data context
Vehicles 120 Show data context 4 Show data context
Other Metal Goods 29 Show data context 0 Show data context
Precision Instruments, Jewel., etc. 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
Textiles 26 Show data context 4 Show data context
Leather & Fur 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
Clothing 17 Show data context 13 Show data context
Food, Drink & Tobacco 230 Show data context 23 Show data context
Manufactures of Wood & Cork 86 Show data context 2 Show data context
Paper & Printing 24 Show data context 5 Show data context
Other Manufacturing 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Building & Contracting 715 Show data context 14 Show data context
Gas, Electricity & Water 44 Show data context 5 Show data context
Transport & Communication 574 Show data context 72 Show data context
Distributive Trades 568 Show data context 334 Show data context
Insurance, Banking & Finance 48 Show data context 17 Show data context
Public Administration & Defence 489 Show data context 65 Show data context
Professional Services 159 Show data context 242 Show data context
Miscellaneous Services 107 Show data context 377 Show data context
Not Stated & Ill-Defined 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
Date: Source:
1951 1951 Census of Scotland, Occupations, Table 13 , 'Industry of Occupied Population by place of work', for 'Cities, Counties and Large Burghs'

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This industrial classification was used in the Industry Reports of both the 1951 Census of England and Wales and the 1951 Census of Scotland, and it is always broken down by gender. The classification is defined in Census 1951: Classification of Industries (London: H.M.S.O., 1952).


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Date accessed: 13th May 2024