1931 Census of England and Wales, Occupation Tables, Table 16 : " Occupations of Males and Females, showing also total Operatives and the total Out of Work".

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Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	2,044,108	2,352,895
Under 14 years of age	445,154	438,163
Aged 14 years and over	1,598,954	1,914,732
Operatives (in work): Number	1,109,094	742,122
Operatives (in work): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	76	87
Out of work (all classes): Number	171,182	56,477
Out of work (all classes): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	12	7
I-XXXI Occupied 14 Years and over	1,461,041	850,667
XXXII Unoccupied and Retired 14 years and over	137,913	1,064,065
I FISHERMEN	75	1
Fishermen	75	1
II AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS	7,018	202
Land and Estate Agents and Managers (not Auctioneers and Estate Agents	37	2
Farmers	280	35
Farmers' Sons, Daughters, or Other Relatives assisting in the work of the Farm	26	7
Gardeners, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists	5,382	99
Agricultural and Forestry Pupils (not at Colleges)	18	0
Farm Bailiffs	17	1
Foresters and Woodmen	54	0
Agricultural Machine, Tractor-Proprietors, Foremen, Drivers, Attendants	4	0
Farm Foremen	19	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants	613	39
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Shepherds	9	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in tending cattle, dairying, etc.	141	2
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in charge of Horses	30	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Not otherwise distinguished	433	37
Gardeners' Labourers	517	6
Estate Labourers	7	0
Pea and Fruit Pickers	2	2
Other Agricultural Occupations	42	11
III MINING AND QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	645	2
In Coal and Shale Mines	552	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	42	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	11	0
Hewers and Getters	374	0
Persons conveying Material to the Shaft	41	0
Persons making and Repairing Roads	13	0
Other Workers below Ground	42	0
Other Workers above Ground	29	0
In Metalliferous Mines and Workings	27	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	12	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	2	0
Other Workers below Ground	9	0
Other Workers above Ground and in Open Workings	4	0
In other Mines and Quarries and at Brine and Oil Wells	66	2
Owners, Agents, Managers	34	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	6	0
Stone Miners, Quarriers	7	0
Slate Miners, Quarriers	0	0
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel-Pit Workers	16	1
Other Workers	3	1
IV WORKERS IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-METALLIFEROUS MINE AND QUARRY PRODUCTS	1,825	119
Makers of Coal Gas, Coke, and By-Products (excluding Tar Distilling).	1,443	1
Employers and Managers	21	1
Foremen and Overlookers	172	0
Other Skilled Workers	1,250	0
Makers of Other Products	382	118
Employers and Managers	67	1
Foremen and Overlookers	35	1
Kiln Men and Lime Burners	9	0
Other Skilled Workers	271	116
V MAKERS OF BRICKS, POTTERY AND GLASS	4,536	1,096
Makers of Bricks, Tiles and Pottery	613	185
Employers and Managers	81	5
Foremen and Overlookers	39	10
Brick and Unglazed Tile-Makers, Moulders, Pressers, and Cutters	63	21
Furnace and Crucible Pot Makers	109	11
Potters' Mill Workers; Slip Makers and Arkmen	19	1
Potters; Ware-Makers, Casters, and Finishers	157	14
Kiln and Oven Men; Kiln Setters and Placers	69	5
Other Skilled Workers	76	118
Makers of Glass and Glass Ware	3,923	911
Employers and Managers	180	12
Foremen and Overlookers	112	24
Teazers and Founders	41	1
Gatherers	24	1
Blowers and Finishers (not Machine Hands)	686	64
Moulders and Pressers	253	19
Other Skilled Workers	2,627	790
VI WORKERS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MAKERS OF PAINTS, OILS, &C	4,662	826
Workers in Chemical Processes	2,534	577
Employers and Managers	391	41
Foremen and Overlookers	221	106
Distillers and Still Men	114	7
Process Men and Furnacemen	367	48
Other Skilled Workers	1,441	375
Makers of Paints, Oils (not Mineral), &c	2,128	249
Employers and Managers	371	16
Foremen and Overlookers	198	48
Paint and Colour Grinders and Mixers	743	41
Other Skilled Workers	816	144
VII METAL WORKERS (NOT ELECTRO PLATE OR PRECIOUS METALS)	102,699	7,824
Employers, Managers, Foremen	5,636	146
Employers and Managers	3,038	66
Foremen and Overlookers: Foundry	136	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Machine Shop	340	8
Foremen and Overlookers: Fitting and Erecting	610	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Other and Undefined	1,512	70
Furnacemen (not Annealing or Foundry), Rollers, and their Assistants	329	6
Puddlers	1	0
Shinglers	1	0
Other Furnacemen and their Skilled Assistants	138	0
Rollers and their Skilled Assistants	127	6
Other Assistants to Furnacemen and Rollers	62	0
Foundry Workers	3,377	33
Brass Moulders	619	11
Other Metal Moulders (not Blast Furnace)	1,154	10
Die Casters	120	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Furnace and Cupola Men	116	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Labourers	561	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Furnacemen	94	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Labourers	327	2
Other Foundry (not Type) Furnacemen and Casters	217	10
Other Foundry (not Type) Labourers	169	0
Smiths and Skilled Forge Workers	4,177	18
Metal Machinists	6,921	750
Fitters	39,732	101
Erectors, Fitters	13,051	53
Tool Setters	708	1
Millwrights	474	1
Erectors', Fitters', Millwrights' Labourers	3,796	7
Cycle-Makers, Fitters, and Mechanics	567	3
Mechanical Engineers; Engineers (not Engine Drivers)	9,545	4
Mechanics (so returned)	1,263	8
Motor Mechanics (so returned)	7,201	14
Mechanical Engineers', Engineers', and Mechanics Labourers	3,127	10
Other Workers	42,527	6,770
Annealers, Softeners, Hardeners, Temperers	103	2
Art Metal Workers	376	7
Boiler Makers, Platers, and Iron Shipwrights	1,414	0
Boiler Makers' and Platers' Labourers	448	0
Brass Finishers and Turners	1,470	31
Card Clothing-Clothiers, Setters, and Nailers	0	2
Constructional Engineers (not Professional), Steel Erectors, Structural Iron Workers	1,816	0
Coppersmiths	420	1
Cutlers	90	4
Die Cutters and Sinkers	216	7
Drillers (Hand, Pneumatic or Electric)	424	69
File Cutters (Hand or Machine)	17	1
Filers	79	16
Galvanizers (not Sheets)	125	8
Gas Fitters	4,517	2
Grinders	627	17
Glazers, Polishers, Buffers, and Moppers	1,546	215
Gunsmiths and Gun Lock and Action Makers	162	1
Heating and Ventilating Engineers (so returned)	443	2
Lead Burners and Chemical Plumbers	57	0
Lock, Latch, and Key Makers; Locksmiths	223	2
Metal Spinners	84	11
Oxy-Acetylene or Electric Welders and Cutters	950	71
Picklers	64	10
Pipe Fitters	1,733	2
Plumbers (not Chemical Plumbers)	5,785	0
Plumbers' Labourers	2,768	0
Press Workers and Stampers (not Hot or Hydraulic), Drawers (not Wire or Tube)	772	3,346
Rivetters	682	15
Rivetters' Labourers	239	0
Roller Engravers and Block Cutters	60	10
Safe Makers	78	1
Scale and Weighing Machine-Makers, Fitters, and Adjusters	440	4
Solderers and Brazers	234	1,391
Tinners	60	12
Tinsmiths, Sheet Metal Workers	5,484	601
Tool Makers (so returned)	1,608	5
Tube Drawers and Welders	66	18
Wire Drawers and Makers	105	54
Wire Weavers and Wire Rope Makers	280	127
Other Skilled Workers	6,462	705
VIII WORKERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND ELECTRO PLATE	3,769	725
Employers and Managers	301	17
Foremen and Overlookers	60	2
Electro Platers, Nickel Platers	804	67
Engravers and Chasers	205	11
Goldsmiths and Gem Setters	895	59
Polishers and Scratch Brushers	423	317
Pressers, Saw Piercers, and Stampers	30	14
Silver and White Metal Smiths; Mounters	626	41
Other Skilled Workers	425	197
IX ELECTRICAL APPARATUS MAKERS AND FITTERS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED) AND ELECTRICIANS	26,395	6,080
Employers and Managers	948	29
Foremen and Overlookers	995	171
Accumulator Makers and Plasters	231	285
Coil Winders	370	846
Coil Insulators	15	34
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Drivers and Setters-up	468	123
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Assistants	195	341
Electric Lamp and Valve-Stemmers, Sealers, and Exhausters	42	467
Filament, Grid, and Anode Makers and Mounters	16	326
Inspectors, Viewers, and Testers	810	599
Instrument Makers and Assemblers	2,292	1,860
Electrical Engineers and Fitters; Electricians and Wiremen	14,503	126
Linemen and Cable Jointers	3,655	46
Other Skilled Workers	1,855	827
X MAKERS OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	4,162	255
Employers and Managers	287	11
Foremen and Overlookers	85	4
Scientific Instrument Makers and Repairers	1,910	139
Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Makers and Repairers	1,730	58
Other Skilled Workers	150	43
XI WORKERS IN SKINS AND LEATHER, AND MAKERS OF LEATHER AND LEATHER SUBSTITUTE GOODS (NOT BOOTS OR SHOES)	11,817	9,225
Furriers, Skinners, Tanners, and Leather Dressers	7,413	4,702
Employers and Managers	899	41
Foremen and Overlookers (including Head Warehousemen and Chief Sorters)	118	23
Furriers, Fur Sewers and Machinists	3,646	3,821
Lime and Tan Yard Workers (not Labourers)	100	16
Curriers and Leather Dressers	1,136	160
Enamellers, Japanners, Dyers, Stainers, and Finishers	507	200
Other Skilled Workers	1,007	441
Makers of Leather and Leather Substitute Goods (not Boots and Shoes)	4,404	4,523
Employers and Managers	329	29
Foremen and Overlookers	88	26
Cutters-out	578	133
Belting Makers, Sewers, and Repairers	137	118
Saddlers and Harness Makers	528	16
Makers of Bags and Trunks	1,443	1,765
Other Skilled Workers	1,301	2,436
XII TEXTILE WORKERS	2,027	3,015
Employers and Managers	399	60
Foremen and Overlookers: Blowing room	2	4
Foremen and Overlookers: Sorting and Blending	1	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Carding, Combing, and Drawing	2	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Spinning and Doubling (not Silk Doubling)	12	3
Foremen and Overlookers: Winding, Warping, Slashing, or Sizing; Silk Doubling	2	8
Foremen and Overlookers: Weaving	8	10
Foremen and Overlookers: Other or Undefined	62	68
Wool Sorters	17	2
Rag and Wool Carbonisers and Washers	3	1
Breakers, Rag Grinders, Hecklers, and Willowers	24	19
Card, Comb, and Frame Tenters (not Ring, Cap, or Flyer Frame); Box Minders	47	15
Strippers and Grinders; Card Grinders, Card Room Jobbers	5	5
Spinners and Piecers (Mule, Ring, Cap or Flyer)	60	175
Doublers and Doubling Frame Tenters (not Silk); Silk Throwsters	14	56
Winders, Reelers, Beamers, Warpers, Silk Doublers	21	213
Drawers-in and Twisters-in	15	10
Sizers, Slashers, and Tapers	1	0
Weavers	126	290
Rope Makers, Layers, and Stranders	124	300
Hosiery Frame Tenters and Machine Knitters	42	833
Hand Knitters	2	85
Lace Machine Tenters and Warp Hands	7	26
Felt Formers, Batters, and Hardeners (no Hats)	30	7
Lookers and Examiners; Burlers and Menders	16	118
Bleach Croft Workers (not Labourers)	4	0
Dyers	315	70
Scourers (Woollen Cloth, Worsted, and Hosiery), Calenderers, and Finishers	319	116
Scollopers, Clippers, and Lace Warehouse Hands	2	14
Other Skilled Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	39	33
Other Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	13	15
Heald Knitters	0	14
Other Skilled Workers	293	444
XIII MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	49,857	121,875
Employers and Managers	7,253	2,512
Foremen and Overlookers	597	1,400
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Skilled	2,381	750
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Knife or Machine	1,365	1,148
Tailors; Tailors' Pressers and Machinists	23,527	28,637
Dress and Blouse Makers	328	35,119
Corset Makers and Machinists	14	777
Embroiderers and Embroidery Machinists	195	2,980
Milliners	133	9,802
Hat Formers, Plankers, Stiffeners	668	163
Hat Sewers, Finishers, Trimmers	653	1,799
Glove (not Knitted or Rubber)-Makers, Cutters, Sewers, and Machinists	23	83
Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers (so returned)	7,453	243
Boot, Shoe, Slipper-Clickers and Cutters	1,087	51
Other defined-Skilled-Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	1,903	2,328
Other Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	445	762
Clog Makers	54	18
Umbrella, Parasol-Makers, Coverers, Repairers	216	580
Sack Makers	122	627
Tarpaulin, Tent, Sail, and Other Canvass Goods-Makers, Dressers, Repairers	307	404
Sewers, Stitchers, Sewing Machinists (not elsewhere enumerated)	450	27,921
Other Skilled Workers	683	3,771
XIV MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS, AND TOBACCO	21,325	11,071
Makers of Foods	16,291	6,575
Employers and Managers	1,790	267
Foremen and Overlookers	895	414
Grain Millers	327	10
Bakers and Pastry Cooks (including Biscuit Makers)	9,175	1,852
Sugar and Sweet Boilers	511	218
Sugar Confectionery Makers, Moulders, and Coverers	458	2,498
Meat and Fish Curers and Smokers	776	53
Other Skilled Workers	2,359	1,263
Makers of Alcoholic Drinks	3,518	1,056
Employers and Managers	234	0
Foremen and Overlookers	262	23
Maltsters	54	2
Skilled Workers in Ale, etc., Brewing	115	9
Beer Bottlers	177	904
Cellarmen	2,568	74
Other Skilled Workers	108	44
Makers of Non-Alcoholic Drinks	246	40
Employers and Managers	86	1
Foremen and Overlookers	68	9
Other Skilled Workers	92	30
Makers of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff	1,270	3,400
Employers and Managers	134	16
Foremen and Overlookers	61	111
Other Skilled Workers	1,075	3,273
XV WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE	62,908	4,625
Workers in Wood	56,115	1,206
Employers and Managers	2,136	52
Foremen and Overlookers	945	16
Basket Makers	757	283
Cabinet Makers	12,756	88
Carpenters	20,551	3
Coach, Carriage, Van, and Cart Builders; Body Builders	2,609	4
Coopers, Hoop Makers and Benders	1,000	7
Packing Case Makers	1,752	332
Pattern Makers (Wood or Undefined)	470	2
Sawyers	1,841	7
Shipwrights and Boat and Barge Builders (Wood)	445	1
Shop Fitters (so returned)	431	14
Walking and Umbrella Stick Makers, Benders, Dressers	258	17
Wheelwrights	873	0
Wood Carvers, Picture Frame makers	1,376	84
Wood Turners and Machinists	5,764	134
Other Skilled Workers	2,151	162
Upholsterers, &c	6,793	3,419
Employers and Managers	318	26
Foremen and Overlookers	92	39
Bedding and Mattress Makers	459	190
Carpet and Linoleum Planners	694	15
Upholsterers, Coach Trimmers, etc.	5,230	3,149
XVI MAKERS OF AND WORKERS IN PAPER AND CARDBOARD; BOOKBINDERS, &c	6,429	16,178
Makers of Paper and Cardboard	334	292
Employers and Managers	78	3
Foremen and Overlookers	31	14
Vatmen and Machine Men	40	13
Other Skilled Workers	185	262
Makers of Stationery and Cardboard Boxes; Book-binders and Other Workers in Paper	6,095	15,886
Employers and Managers	404	50
Foremen, Overlookers, and Form Setters	236	303
Pressers, Stampers, Scorers, and Punchers	295	1,038
Envelope and Paper Bag Makers	96	1,539
Cardboard Box Makers	526	7,531
Bookbinders	2,469	2,053
Other Skilled Workers	2,069	3,372
XVII PRINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS	33,037	7,360
Employers and Managers	1,925	127
Foremen and Overlookers	617	490
Compositors-Hand	4,427	85
Compositors-Machine Operatives	2,987	46
Stereotypers and Electrotypers	1,173	5
Process Engravers	1,252	43
Photographers	1,814	1,067
Lithographic Artists and Transferrers	570	30
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Minders and Setters	5,295	394
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Assistants	4,796	2,446
Printers (so returned)	4,351	904
Machine Rulers	414	216
Textile Printers	31	43
Wall Paper Printers	202	173
Oil or Floor Cloth Printers	14	6
Gold and Silver Blockers and Stampers, Bronzers	442	263
Other Skilled Workers	2,727	1,022
XVIII BUILDERS, BRICKLAYERS, STONE AND SLATE WORKERS; CONTRACTORS	63,412	98
Employers and Managers	3,623	45
Foremen and Gangers	2,778	0
Clerks of Works	295	0
Builders' Labourers	16,269	0
Bricklayers	8,906	0
Bricklayers' Labourers	1,882	0
Plasterers	3,552	0
Plasterers' Labourers	924	0
Glaziers	968	18
Slaters and Tilers	713	0
Masons; Stone Cutters, Dressers, and Carvers	2,585	9
Masons' Labourers	859	0
Slate Workers and Slate Masons	104	2
Platelayers	1,836	0
Paviours and Street Masons, Concretors and Asphalters	1,548	0
Well, Mine-Sinkers, Borers	94	0
Other Skilled Workers	5,254	24
Other Workers (mainly Navvies)	11,222	0
XIX PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	45,017	2,825
Employers and Managers	1,161	48
Foremen and Overlookers	592	12
Aerographers and Paint Sprayers	481	341
French Polishers	8,320	1,615
Japanners and Enamellers of Metal (including Stovers)	381	263
Paper Hangers	1,432	0
Pottery Dippers and Glazers	20	1
Pottery Painters and Decorators	10	19
Signwriters	1,254	53
Other Painters and Decorators	31,366	473
XX WORKERS IN OTHER MATERIALS	3,767	3,515
Workers in Rubber	1,358	945
Employers and Managers	137	5
Foremen and Overlookers	85	30
Mixers, Spreaders, and Moulders	345	53
Vulcanizers	117	6
Other Skilled Workers	674	851
Workers in Bone, Horn, Ivory, Celluloid, Vulcanite	899	431
Employers and Managers	57	8
Foremen and Overlookers	39	17
Turners	257	84
Other Skilled Workers	546	322
Workers in Other Materials	1,510	2,139
Employers and Managers	158	23
Foremen and Overlookers	54	32
Feather Dressers and Dyers	58	265
Drafters and Brush Makers	694	995
Other Skilled Workers	546	824
XXI WORKERS IN MIXED OR UNDEFINED MATERIALS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED)	9,931	5,305
Makers of Musical Instruments (not Piano, &c., Case Makers)	3,564	545
Employers and Managers	230	12
Foremen and Overlookers	57	31
Action Makers, Fitters, and Assemblers	730	184
Piano Tuners	815	2
Other Skilled Workers	1,732	316
Makers of Vehicles (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	1,010	40
Employers and Managers	122	2
Foremen and Overlookers	56	5
Repairers of Railway Wagons and Mine Trams and Tube	193	0
Other Skilled Workers	639	33
Builders of Ships and Boats (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	358	7
Employers and Managers	36	2
Foremen and Overlookers	21	1
Shipwrights (Material not stated)	188	0
Other Skilled Workers	113	4
Makers of Other Products	4,999	4,713
Employers and Managers	556	84
Foremen and Overlookers	93	138
Dental Mechanics	1,053	113
Other Surgical or Dental Instrument and Appliance Makers	748	250
Other Skilled Workers	2,549	4,128
XXII PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION	252,176	13,426
Railway Transport Workers	24,050	201
Railway-Officials, Stationmasters, Yard Masters, Passenger and Goods Agent	826	6
Locomotive Engine Drivers	1,757	0
Motormen	719	0
Locomotive Engine Firemen	1,516	0
Locomotive Engine Cleaners	486	0
Guards	1,628	0
Signalmen	885	0
Shunters, Pointsmen, and Level Crossing Men	1,106	1
Ticket Collectors and Examiners	835	7
Porters (including Lampmen)	11,417	28
Other Railway Transport Workers	2,875	159
Road Transport Workers	111,788	369
Omnibus and Tramway Proprietors, Managers and Superintendents	113	5
Livery Stable Proprietors and Managers	109	10
Motor Garage Proprietors and Managers	1,617	65
Haulage and Cartage Contractors and Managers; Master Carmen	2,144	43
Inspectors and Foremen (not Horse Foremen)	1,966	6
Drivers and Coachmen of Coaches, Carriages and Horse Omnibuses	669	3
Drivers of Lorries, Wagons, Vans, and Carts (Horse)	20,221	21
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Passenger	23,841	114
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Goods	34,330	41
Tram Drivers	2,851	0
Van Boys and Van Guards	9,900	16
Omnibus and Tram Conductor	9,192	9
Horse Foremen, Grooms and Horse-keepers	3,317	13
Other Workers	1,518	23
Water Transport Workers	36,302	151
Ship-Owners, Managers, Brokers, and Agents	585	10
Harbour, Dock, Canal-Officials; Piermasters	186	2
Wharfingers and Master Stevedores	231	0
Navigating Officers and Pilots	1,189	1
Engineering Officers	771	0
Petty Officers, Seamen, and Deck Hands	3,255	0
Wireless Operators (Seagoing)	85	0
Firemen, Trimmers, Greasers, and Donkeymen	1,557	0
Pursers, Stewards, and Domestic Staff	1,982	115
Bargemen and Boatmen	3,394	8
Marine and Engineering Superintendents	71	2
Harbour, Dock, and Stevedoring Foremen	649	0
Lock Keepers; Bridge, Stage, and Pier Men	317	2
Stevedores	1,850	0
Coal Loaders and Dischargers	120	0
Other Dock Labourers	19,644	9
Other Workers	416	2
Other Workers in Transport and Communication	80,036	12,705
Employers and Managers	255	109
Foremen and Supervisors	1,171	466
Aviators	60	0
Postmen and Post Office Sorters	12,913	6
Wireless Operators (not Seagoing)	154	14
Other Telegraph Operators	1,377	947
Telephone Operators	1,334	6,842
Lift Attendants	2,813	719
Messengers	31,390	3,451
Porters (not Railway, Dock, or Domestic)	28,426	146
Other Workers	143	5
XXIII COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERKS)	195,951	72,660
Commercial Occupations	181,923	72,090
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of	41,805	11,876
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Coal	831	61
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	1,873	1,555
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Grocery and Provisions	5,325	927
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Milk and Dairy Products	1,912	591
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Meat	2,773	173
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Fish and Poultry	1,737	157
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Greengrocery	3,991	604
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Tobacco	1,829	597
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	874	98
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Ironmongery	655	55
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Boots and Shoes	955	123
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Textiles and other Clothing	4,732	2,619
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	2,725	782
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Furniture	1,450	151
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: General and Mixed Businesses	2,365	1,257
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Other Retail Businesses	7,778	2,126
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale Businesses	9,134	379
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale and Retail Businesses	765	44
Brokers, Agents, Factors (miscellaneous, not elsewhere enumerated)	5,295	420
Buyers	1,879	1,058
Commercial Travellers	16,134	497
Canvassers (not Dock, Insurance, or Railway)	4,103	982
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing	54,666	49,897
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Coal	119	18
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	396	2,469
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Bread and Flour Confectionery	452	3,244
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Grocery and Provisions	9,919	2,957
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Milk and Dairy Products	539	1,411
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Meat	9,113	366
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Fish and Poultry	3,160	388
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Greengrocery	4,438	1,059
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Tobacco	843	1,300
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	1,368	930
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Ironmongery	1,354	280
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Boots and Shoes	1,475	1,930
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Textiles and other Clothing	7,720	18,832
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	1,880	1,935
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Furniture	2,067	356
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: General and Mixed Businesses	1,766	1,869
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Other Retail Business	8,057	10,553
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale Businesses	9,064	2,774
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale and Retail Businesses	692	169
Roundsmen and Van Salesmen	12,493	37
Costermongers and Hawkers	16,840	2,286
Newspapers Sellers	3,319	130
Advertising Agents	1,711	135
Other Commercial Occupations	4,023	1,406
Persons employed in Finance and Insurance	14,028	570
Company Directors (so returned)	754	31
Bankers, Bank Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	1,670	9
Stock Brokers	1,286	1
Stock Jobbers	267	0
Insurance Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	1,964	131
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Canvassers	5,122	174
Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuers	1,889	110
Money Lenders and Pawnbrokers	442	87
Other Finance and Insurance Occupations	634	27
XXIV PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE (EXCLUDING PROFESSIONAL MEN, CLERICAL STAFF, AND TYPISTS)	33,105	705
Public Administration	20,051	705
Civil Service Administrative, Executive, and Higher Clerical Officers	2,547	331
Other Civil Service Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	1,296	150
Local Authority Administrative and Executive Officers	1,334	103
Other Local Authority Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	499	59
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Chief Constables, Inspectors, Superintendents	569	6
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Other	13,806	56
Defence	13,054	0
Naval and Marine-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	346	0
Navy and Marines-Other Ratings	2,082	0
Army-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	1,095	0
Army-Other Ranks	8,991	0
Royal Air Force-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	139	0
Royal Air Force-Other Ranks	401	0
XXV PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERICAL STAFF)	45,877	51,927
Clergymen (Anglican Church)	1,436	0
Roman Catholic Priests; Monks, Nuns	558	1,667
Ministers of other Religious Bodies	691	48
Itinerant Preachers, Scripture Readers, Mission Workers	589	1,235
Church, Chapel, Cemetery-Officials	673	127
Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, Barristers	1,274	32
Solicitors	2,200	25
Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Medical Practitioners	4,790	657
Dental Practitioners	1,337	62
Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners	174	14
Midwives	0	604
Sick Nurses	704	21,133
Mental Attendants	410	990
Subordinate Medical Service	2,233	1,890
Teachers (not Music Teachers)	6,893	15,344
Teachers of Music	534	2,074
Professional Engineers: Civil Engineering and Surveying	2,697	29
Professional Engineers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	1,246	4
Professional Engineers: Mining Engineering	220	10
Architects	1,225	33
Ship Designers, Ship Surveyors, Naval Architects	118	17
Chartered, Incorporated, etc. Accountants	1,762	25
Analytical and Research Chemists; Assayers, Metallurgists	1,420	104
Laboratory Attendants	1,449	349
Articled Pupils, and Students in Works, Offices, Studios, etc.	1,602	156
Other Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	668	143
Authors, Editors, Journalists, Publicists	3,964	1,222
Librarians (not booksellers)	580	515
Political Association Officials	163	75
Industrial and Trade Association Officials	386	37
Social Welfare Workers	349	990
Painters, Sculptors, Engravers (Artists)	3,068	2,009
Other Professional Occupations	464	307
XXVI PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	16,535	6,608
Managers, Lessees of Theatres, Picture Theatres, Concert Halls, etc.	1,195	87
Theatrical, Film Hiring, and Variety Agents	192	30
Film Producers, Film Studio Managers	176	14
Showmen; Fair and Roundabout Proprietors and Managers	158	15
Proprietors and Managers of other Entertainments and Sports	272	26
Actors	3,485	3,918
Musicians	4,640	1,622
Stage Hands, Cinema and Limelight Operators	2,110	271
Race Horse Trainers; Jockeys and Stable Lads	60	0
Bookmakers	1,670	29
Other Occupations	2,577	596
XXVII PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE (INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS, HOTELS, &c.)	104,831	309,592
Domestic Servants (Indoor)	24,218	184,961
Game Keepers and Game Watchers	38	0
Restaurant Keepers	5,169	3,275
Lodging and Boarding House Keepers	1,207	7,767
Matrons (not Hospital), and Stewards in Schools and Other Institutions	321	1,064
Inn, Hotel-Keepers; Publicans, Beersellers	6,461	2,460
Barmen	9,540	5,207
Waiters	11,032	20,122
Restaurant and Refreshment Room Counter Hands	1,360	5,117
Washers-up and Plate Cleaners	1,035	567
Hall and Hotel Porters; Doorkeepers and Carriage Attendants	9,452	248
Laundry Workers; Washers, Ironers, Manglers; Dry Cleaners	3,217	24,003
Managers, Attendants of Baths and Wash-houses	749	452
Barbers, Hair Dressers, Manicurists, Chiropodists	8,566	4,803
Caretakers and Office Keepers	6,068	3,492
Charwomen, Office Cleaners	1,754	40,263
Carpet Beaters, Vacuum Cleaners, Window Cleaners	5,605	48
Chimney Sweeps	734	3
Undertakers	597	50
Others in Personal Service	7,708	5,690
XXVIII CLERKS AND DRAUGHTSMEN; TYPISTS	129,489	124,489
Secretaries and Registrars of Companies, Institutions, and Charities	2,700	759
Heads of Managers of Commercial Office Departments	3,675	471
Draughtsmen	5,320	376
Costing and Estimating Clerks	3,013	770
Typists	1,287	47,666
Other Clerks	113,494	74,447
XXIX WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS AND PACKERS	50,147	32,217
Warehousemen	20,561	1,224
Storekeepers	6,372	631
Warehouse and Storekeepers' Assistants (so returned-not Lace Warehouse Hands)	6,383	2,947
Packers: Hookers, Lappers, Makers-up and Plaiters	179	67
Packers: China and Glass Packers	573	261
Packers: Furniture Packers	1,137	26
Packers: Other Packers, Wrappers, Labellers, Ticketers	14,942	27,061
XXX STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, DYNAMO AND MOTOR ATTENDANTS	10,980	38
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Underground in Mines	23	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Other	3,510	16
Boiler Firemen and Stokers	5,237	3
Boiler Scalers	529	0
Gas Producer Men	94	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Underground in Mines	11	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Other	1,082	14
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Underground in Mines	4	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Other	490	5
XXXI OTHER UNDEFINED WORKERS	156,637	36,783
Employers and Managers	405	45
Foremen and Overlookers	2,944	332
Time Keepers	2,102	61
Watchmen	5,694	10
Fire Brigade Officers and Men	1,898	0
Slingers and Riggers	221	0
Sand Blasters	88	10
Skilled Labourers (Occupation not determinable)	252	0
Rag, Bone, Bottle, etc., Sorters	804	1,514
General Labourers (so described)	58,453	369
Labourers (so described)	16,175	135
Other Unskilled Workers (Class of Work specified)	53,828	29,179
Out of Work (Usual Occupation not specified)	9,152	4,752
Officials (not Clerks) of Foreign Governments	383	14
All Other Occupations	4,238	362
XXXII RETIRED OR NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	137,913	1,064,065
Students in Educational Institutions, etc.	32,001	32,081
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: In the Irish Free State	219	68
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: Elsewhere	5,203	1,105
Retired from Previous Gainful Occupation	70,911	23,424
Other Persons (no Gainful Occupation stated)	29,579	1,007,387

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Using data from this table, Vision of Britain can map the following rates for within London AdmC:

Rate	Date
Female Activity Rate	1931
Male Unemployment	1931

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