Persons of Working Age by Sex & 1921 Occupational Order

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Data for 1921 Sex
1921 Occupational Classification Male Female
Fishermen 141 Show data context 1 Show data context
Agriculture 369 Show data context 16 Show data context
Mining & Quarrying 51 Show data context 1 Show data context
Mine & Quarry Products 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
Bricks, Pottery & Glass 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
Chemicals 32 Show data context 2 Show data context
Metal Workers 450 Show data context 4 Show data context
Precious Metals 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
Electrical Apparatus 61 Show data context 0 Show data context
Watches, Clocks & Instruments 22 Show data context 0 Show data context
Skins & Leather 30 Show data context 2 Show data context
Textile Workers 55 Show data context 40 Show data context
Textile Goods & Clothing 123 Show data context 200 Show data context
Foods, Drinks, & Tobacco 120 Show data context 42 Show data context
Wood & Furniture 249 Show data context 5 Show data context
Paper, Printing 63 Show data context 19 Show data context
Builders 220 Show data context 1 Show data context
Painters & Decorators 165 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other Materials 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
Mixed or Undefined Materials 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
Gas, Water & Electricity 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
Transport & Communication 685 Show data context 35 Show data context
Commerce & Finance 1,342 Show data context 511 Show data context
Public Administration & Defence 186 Show data context 48 Show data context
Professional Occupations 303 Show data context 282 Show data context
Entertainments & Sport 110 Show data context 38 Show data context
Personal Service 283 Show data context 2,576 Show data context
Clerks & Draughtsmen 418 Show data context 223 Show data context
Warehousemen 47 Show data context 5 Show data context
Stationary Engine Drivers 26 Show data context 0 Show data context
Other & Undefined Workers 275 Show data context 10 Show data context
Date: Source:
1921 1921 Census of England and Wales, County Report, Table 17 , 'Occupations (Condensed list)'

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All persons of working age (12 or above in 1921), categorised by gender and the system of 31 occupational 'Orders' used by the 1921 Census of Population (we exclude Order 32 which covered the retired or otherwise unoccupied).


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Bridlington MB/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: 18th June 2024