Industrial Order (1931) by Sex
| Data for 1931 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 Industrial Orders | Male | Female |
| Fishing |
12
|
0
|
| Agriculture |
2,761
|
440
|
| Mining & Quarrying |
428
|
12
|
| Bricks, Pottery, Glass |
1,998
|
317
|
| Chemicals |
1,033
|
229
|
| Metals & Machines |
32,411
|
1,283
|
| Textiles |
7,539
|
14,462
|
| Skins & Leather |
467
|
52
|
| Clothing |
716
|
1,279
|
| Food, Drink, Tobacco |
3,177
|
1,824
|
| Wood Working & Furniture |
2,240
|
286
|
| Paper Making, Stationery, Printing |
1,181
|
550
|
| Building |
4,916
|
197
|
| Other Manufacturing |
910
|
153
|
| Gas, Water, Electricity |
1,123
|
46
|
| Transport & Communication |
7,309
|
505
|
| Commerce & Finance |
11,934
|
7,309
|
| Public Administration, Defence |
4,482
|
2,902
|
| Professions |
1,933
|
1,841
|
| Entertainments & Sport |
590
|
234
|
| Personal Service |
2,788
|
8,091
|
| Other or not stated |
1,220
|
614
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 1931 Census of Scotland, Occupations, Table 16 , 'Industries of Males and Females in Cities, Counties, and Large Burghs' |
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