Vision of Ireland | 1951 Census: Occupations

1951 Census of England and Wales, Occupation Tables (Laid before Parliament pursuant to Section 4 (1), Census Act, 1920), Table 20 : " Selected Occupations with Status Aggregates for EW, Regions of E, W, Con, AC, CB, MetB, Urban Areas with Population of 50,000 or more".

List Kent AdmC	Bromley UD/MB

Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	29,064	35,115
Pop aged 15 & over	22,358	28,653
I-XXVII Occupied	19,406	9,586
XXVIII Retired & unocc.	2,952	19,067
Employers	570	70
Managers	1,917	272
Operatives	15,700	8,839
Working on own account	979	253
Out of Work	240	152
I. FISHERMEN	0	0
II. AGRICULTURAL, ETC OCCUPATIONS	507	26
1. Agricultural and horticultural occupations	482	24
Farmers	27	1
Market gardeners, etc. and foremen	49	5
Other gardeners	342	5
Other agricultural workers	64	13
2. Occupations ancillary to agriculture	14	2
Agricultural machine owners, drivers	12	1
3. Foresters and woodmen	11	0
III. MINING & QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	0	0
1. In coal mines	0	0
Subordinate superintending staff	0	0
Workers below ground: Coal cutting etc machine men	0	0
Workers below ground: Hewers & getters (by hand)	0	0
Workers below ground: Conveying material to the shaft	0	0
Workers below ground: Developing workings in rock	0	0
Workers below ground: Repairing & maintaining roads	0	0
Other workers below ground	0	0
Workers above ground in coal mines	0	0
2. In other mines, quarries, brine pits	0	0
Underground workers in mines	0	0
Getters in open quarries, pits, etc	0	0
IV. WORKERS IN CERAMICS, GLASS, CEMENT, ETC.	31	27
1. Makers of bricks, pottery, etc	0	0
Brick, etc, moulders, etc	0	0
Potters, pottery makers and casters	0	0
Pottery finishers and decorators	0	0
Kiln and oven men, setters and placers	0	0
2. Makers of glass and glass ware	23	6
3. Makers of other mining products (not metal)	8	21
V. COAL GAS, ETC. MAKERS, WORKERS IN CHEMICALS	51	4
1. Workers in coal, gas and coke	28	0
2. Workers in chemical and allied trades	23	4
VI. WORKERS IN METAL MANUFACTURE, ENGINEERING	2,030	96
1. Foremen, overlookers	137	7
Fitting, Erecting	43	0
Electrical work	33	4
2. Furnacemen (not annealing or foundry)	1	0
3. Rolling and tube mill workers, wire drawers	0	0
Rollers and their assistants	0	0
4. Foundry workers (excluding pattern makers)	12	0
Iron or steel moulders and core makers	3	0
Non-ferrous moulders and core makers	7	0
Other ferrous foundry workers	0	0
5. Smiths, forgemen	22	0
Blacksmiths	21	0
6. Annealers, hardeners, temperers, picklers	0	0
7. Sheet metal workers, metal spinners, etc.	67	0
8. Platers, riveters, shipwrights	21	0
Platers	6	0
Platers' labourers	4	0
Riveters, caulkers	7	0
Shipwrights	4	0
9. Metal machinists	94	15
Press tool setters	3	0
Turners	28	0
Drillers (hand or machine)	3	8
Machine setters, setter-operators	60	7
10. Fitters, machine erectors	625	0
Precision fitters, tool makers, etc.	122	0
Machine erectors, maintenance engineers	224	0
Motor and motor cycle mechanics	184	0
Fitters, fitter assemblers	74	0
Machine erectors', fitters', etc. mates	20	0
11. Metal finishers	16	1
Glazers, polishers, buffers and moppers	11	1
12. Plumbers, pipe fitters, etc.	240	1
Plumbers (not chemical plumbers)	158	1
Plumbers' labourers	19	0
Gas fitters	39	0
Pipe fitters	23	0
13. Vehicle makers and repairers (n.e.s)	6	0
14. Watch, clock, instrument makers (n.e.s.)	99	12
Scientific instrument makers, repairers	55	10
Watch, etc. makers and repairers	39	1
15. Workers in precious metals, gem setters	18	1
16. Electrical apparatus makers, etc. (n.e.s.)	534	22
Radio and radar mechanics	56	2
Others in electrical communications	137	1
Electrical Fitters	116	0
Electricians (house, ship, factory)	158	0
Linemen and cable jointers	32	1
17. Inspectors, viewers, testers	66	21
Electrical work	19	5
18. Other skilled workers	72	16
Oxy-acetylene or electric welders, etc.	25	1
Constructional engineers, erectors	15	0
Press workers and stampers, drawers	7	10
VII. TEXTILE WORKERS	7	11
Foremen	1	1
1. Openers, sorters, blenders, carders, etc.	0	0
Carders, combers, drawers, etc.	0	0
2. Spinners, doublers	1	0
Spinners, piecers	0	0
Doublers, twisters, silk throwsters	1	0
3. Winders, warpers, sizers, drawers-in	1	0
Winders, reelers	0	0
Beamers, warpers	1	0
4. Weavers	0	1
Weavers (not carpets)	0	0
5. Knitters	0	2
6. Bleachers, dyers, finishers	3	8
Lookers, examiners, burlers, menders	0	3
Dye house workers	2	0
7. Other skilled workers	2	0
Grinders, jobbers, tacklers, etc.	0	0
VIII. LEATHER WORKERS, FUR DRESSERS	82	7
1. Leather tanners and dressers, fur dressers	8	1
2. Boot and Shoe makers	67	3
Makers and repairers (not factory)	62	1
Clickers, pattern cutters	2	0
Closers	0	0
Other boot and shoe makers	3	2
3. Makers of leather or substitute goods	7	3
IX. MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	117	305
1. Garment workers	60	218
Foremen, overlookers	3	3
Cutters	14	15
Tailors	40	36
Dressmakers and light clothing makers	1	100
Machinists	0	50
Pressers	1	0
2. Hat and cap makers, milliners (makers)	0	16
3. Upholsterers, etc., bedding makers	48	22
Upholsterers, coach trimmers, etc.	46	21
4. Other makers	9	49
X. MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS AND TOBACCO	158	18
1. Makers of foods	138	16
Foremen, overlookers	16	2
Bakers, dough mixers, etc.	105	9
2. Makers of alcoholic drinks	16	1
3. Makers of non-alcoholic drinks	2	0
4. Makers of tabacco, cigars, cigarettes	2	1
XI. WORKERS WOOD, CANE AND CORK	488	5
Foremen, overlookers	43	0
Cabinet makers	21	1
Carpenters, joiners	312	2
Coach and cart builders: body build	31	0
Coopers, hoop makers and benders	7	0
Packing case makers	4	1
Pattern makers (wood or undefined)	8	0
Sawyers, wood cuttting machinists	49	0
XII. MAKERS OF, WORKERS IN, PAPER; PRINTERS	437	48
1. Makers of paper, paperboard	2	1
2. Workers, in paper and paperboard	9	4
Pressers, stampers, cutters	7	0
Paperboard box makers (n.e.s.)	0	2
Machine makers, layers-on	2	0
3. Printers, bookbinders	426	43
Foremen, overlookers	19	4
Compositors (hand or machine)	132	0
Stereotypers, electrotypers	23	0
Printing reproduction workers	64	5
Printing machine room workers	99	15
Bookbinders	9	7
XIII. MAKERS OF PRODUCTS (N.E.S.)	108	24
1. Workers in rubber	6	0
Mixers, spreaders, moulders	1	0
2. Workers in plastics moulding, manipulating	32	15
3. Makers of musical instruments	11	0
Piano tuners	8	0
4. Makers of other products	59	9
Dental mechanics	24	0
XIV. WORKERS IN BUILDING AND CONTRACTING	1,093	3
Foremen, gangers	89	1
Clerks of works	15	0
Builders' labourers	89	1
Bricklayers	183	0
Bricklayers' labourers	23	0
Plasterers	81	0
Plasterers labourers	10	0
Glaziers	13	0
Slaters and tilers	20	0
Masons, stone cutters	8	0
Masons' labourers	0	0
Platelayers	31	1
Paviors, street masons and asphalters	19	0
Other skilled workers	165	0
XV. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	578	1
Foremen, overlookers	25	0
Aerographers, paint sprayers	20	0
French polishers	18	1
XVI. ADMINISTRATORS, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS (N.E.S.)	1,441	193
Civil Service higher officers	87	6
Civil Service executive officers	248	73
Local Authority officers	81	8
Secretaries of companies, etc.	131	41
Heads or managers of office departments	210	21
1. Managers in industrial undertakings	684	44
Mining, ceramics, glass, cement, etc.	15	0
Chemical and allied trades	37	1
Engineering and allied trades	234	5
Textiles and leather goods	67	16
Building and contracting	155	6
XVII. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT, ETC.	2,152	282
1. Railway transport workers	289	6
Railway officials	27	1
Locomotive engine drivers; motormen	36	0
Locomotive engine firemen	24	0
Locomotive running shed workers	13	0
Guards	28	0
Signalmen	50	0
Shunters, pointsmen, level crossing men	14	0
Porters (including lampmen)	77	1
2. Road transport workers	1,119	29
Passenger transport managers	10	0
Haulage contractors and managers	34	0
Inspectors and foremen (not horse)	32	0
Horse drivers, foremen, grooms	28	0
Drivers of trams and trolleybuses	13	0
Drivers of buses and coaches	205	0
Drivers of other passenger vehicles	141	6
Drivers of goods vehicles	393	0
Lorry drivers' mates, van guards, etc.	16	1
Bus and tram conductors	187	17
Garage proprietors and managers	37	1
3. Water transport workers	179	2
Ship-owners, brokers, agents; dock, canal officials	61	1
Wharfingers and stevedores	29	0
Navigating officers and pilots	11	0
Other seagoing workers	19	1
Bargemen, boatmen, tugmen	12	0
Dock labourers	44	0
4. Air transport workers	13	0
5. Other workers in communications, etc.	552	245
Postmen, post office sorters	225	11
Radio, etc. operators (n.e.s.)	24	28
Telephone operators	38	182
Messengers	104	1
Lift attendants	10	1
Porters (n.e.s.)	82	0
XVIII. COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, ETC. (EXC. CLERICAL)	2,974	1,193
1. Commercial occupations	2,481	1,185
Owners, etc. of wholesale businesses	294	13
Brokers, agents, factors (n.e.s.)	77	4
Buyers (not manufacturers')	56	22
Sales managers (manufacturers')	101	0
Advertising agents and managers	51	4
Commercial travellers, canvassers	359	5
1.. Owners, etc. of retail businesses	655	195
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Grocery, provisions	108	19
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Greengrocery	59	11
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Meat	57	3
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Fish, poultry	21	0
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Other food goods	22	21
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Chemists' wares, photographic goods	12	4
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Confectionary, tobacco, newspapers	65	36
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: General and mixed businesses	20	12
1.. Salesmen, shop assistants:-	608	894
Salesmen, shop assistants: Grocery, provisions	136	182
Salesmen, shop assistants: Greengrocery	37	30
Salesmen, shop assistants: Meat	122	8
Salesmen, shop assistants: Fish, poultry	35	7
Salesmen, shop assistants: Other food goods	12	55
Salesmen, shop assistants: Chemists' wares, photographic goods	10	62
Salesmen, shop assistants: Confectionary, tobacco, newspapers	7	68
Salesmen, shop assistants: In variety chain stores	1	63
Salesmen, shop assistants: In other general and mixed businesses	5	32
Roundsmen, van salesmen	195	1
Coal carmen, coal hawkers	18	0
Costermongers and other hawkers	15	0
2. Persons employed in finance and insurance	493	8
Bankers, bank managers, inspectors	86	1
Insurance managers, underwriters	118	0
Insurance agents and canvassers	108	4
Auctioneers, estate agents, valuers	74	3
XIX. PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (EXC. CLERICAL)	1,911	1,098
Religious professions	55	27
Clergymen (Church of England)	20	0
Legal professions	86	2
Medical professions	121	24
Physicians, surgeons, etc.	93	22
Dental practitioners	23	1
Veterinary surgeons and practitioners	5	1
Nurses and midwives	16	379
Trained nurses, midwives	14	250
Assistant nurses	0	15
Student nurses	2	85
Nursery nurses	0	29
Medical auxiliary professions	70	75
Pharmacists	23	6
Physiotherapists, masseurs	3	20
Teaching professions	247	423
Teachers of music	7	22
Engineering, etc. professions	696	28
Civil, structural engineers	76	0
Mechanical engineers	75	0
Electrical engineers	63	0
Surveyors	155	2
Architects, town planners	61	2
Industrial designers, draughtsmen	233	24
Scientific professions	237	49
Chemists, metallugists	57	4
Laboratory assistants, technicians	101	36
Qualified accountants	118	2
Authors, journalists, publicists	99	11
Librarians (not booksellers)	13	18
Social welfare workers	21	34
Painters, sculptors, engravers	74	17
XX. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN DEFENCE SERVICES	508	11
1. Armed forces	229	3
2. Civilian defence services	279	8
Police superintendants, etc.	5	0
Police, other ranks	152	7
Fire brigade officers and men	51	0
Watchmen	35	0
XXI. PERSONS ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	144	61
Actors, variety artistes, entertainers	4	14
Musicians	20	18
Cinematograph operators	13	1
Bookmakers	9	6
XXII. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE	685	2,528
Proprietors and managers of restaurants	57	61
Lodging and boarding house keepers	6	25
Proprietors and managers of hotels	14	11
Publicans, beersellers, innkeepers	40	18
Barmen, barmaids	20	36
Waiters, waitresses, still room hands	20	108
Restaurant counter hands	4	28
Hall and hotel porters; doorkeepers	29	0
Stewards and matrons in institutions	3	19
Hospital or ward orderlies, attendants	55	71
Barbers, hairdressers, manicurists	65	94
Photographers (not printing trades)	28	8
Caretakers, office keepers	70	4
Charwomen, office cleaners	41	194
Laundry workers, dry cleaners	65	225
Window cleaners	50	0
1. Domestic servants (indoor):-	59	1,515
Cooks	37	241
Kitchen hands	9	228
Chambermaids, house, etc., maids	1	67
XXIII. CLERKS, TYPISTS, ETC.	2,614	3,336
Clerks (n.e.s.)	1,672	1,119
Shorthand typists, secretaries	38	1,236
Typists	5	267
Other office machine operators	3	142
Costing and accounting clerks	896	572
XXIV. WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS, PACKERS, ETC.	350	93
Warehousemen	126	9
Storekeepers	147	15
Warehouse and storekeepers' assistants	21	17
XXV. STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, STOKERS, ETC.	142	0
1. Stationary engine drivers:-	46	0
Underground in mines	0	0
Crane drivers	8	0
Drivers of civil engineering plant	10	0
Slingers and riggers	2	0
Boiler firemen and stokers	60	0
Oilers and greasers	10	0
XXVI. WORKERS IN UNSKILLED OCCUPATIONS (N.E.S.)	626	184
Assemblers (n.e.s.)	23	40
1. Machine minders:-	67	45
Engineering and allied trades	60	39
Labourers, other unskilled workers	536	99
XXVII. OTHER AND UNDEFINED WORKERS	172	32
1. Workers in distribution of gas, water, etc.	59	1
2. Other workers	113	31
XXVIII. RETIRED AND NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	2,952	19,067
Students in educational institutions	618	533
Retired from gainful occupation	1,828	569
No gainful occupation stated	481	17,953

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