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 Buckinghamshire AdmC	Slough MB/UD

Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	32,179	34,292
Pop aged 15 & over	24,338	26,659
I-XXVII Occupied	22,273	11,250
XXVIII Retired & unocc.	2,065	15,409
Employers	293	50
Managers	1,226	221
Operatives	19,595	10,664
Working on own account	854	187
Out of Work	305	128
I. FISHERMEN	0	0
II. AGRICULTURAL, ETC OCCUPATIONS	489	85
1. Agricultural and horticultural occupations	464	84
Farmers	37	4
Market gardeners, etc. and foremen	109	19
Other gardeners	146	4
Other agricultural workers	172	57
2. Occupations ancillary to agriculture	15	1
Agricultural machine owners, drivers	14	1
3. Foresters and woodmen	10	0
III. MINING & QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	3	1
1. In coal mines	2	0
Subordinate superintending staff	0	0
Workers below ground: Coal cutting etc machine men	0	0
Workers below ground: Hewers & getters (by hand)	1	0
Workers below ground: Conveying material to the shaft	1	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	1	1
Underground workers in mines	0	0
Getters in open quarries, pits, etc	0	0
IV. WORKERS IN CERAMICS, GLASS, CEMENT, ETC.	59	43
1. Makers of bricks, pottery, etc	1	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	37	29
3. Makers of other mining products (not metal)	21	14
V. COAL GAS, ETC. MAKERS, WORKERS IN CHEMICALS	343	98
1. Workers in coal, gas and coke	30	0
2. Workers in chemical and allied trades	313	98
VI. WORKERS IN METAL MANUFACTURE, ENGINEERING	5,611	572
1. Foremen, overlookers	390	15
Fitting, Erecting	79	1
Electrical work	59	3
2. Furnacemen (not annealing or foundry)	29	0
3. Rolling and tube mill workers, wire drawers	17	2
Rollers and their assistants	5	1
4. Foundry workers (excluding pattern makers)	597	12
Iron or steel moulders and core makers	149	4
Non-ferrous moulders and core makers	226	0
Other ferrous foundry workers	99	0
5. Smiths, forgemen	49	3
Blacksmiths	22	0
6. Annealers, hardeners, temperers, picklers	28	0
7. Sheet metal workers, metal spinners, etc.	138	1
8. Platers, riveters, shipwrights	43	0
Platers	29	0
Platers' labourers	2	0
Riveters, caulkers	8	0
Shipwrights	3	0
9. Metal machinists	640	56
Press tool setters	26	1
Turners	222	6
Drillers (hand or machine)	55	36
Machine setters, setter-operators	337	13
10. Fitters, machine erectors	1,943	10
Precision fitters, tool makers, etc.	579	3
Machine erectors, maintenance engineers	874	4
Motor and motor cycle mechanics	212	0
Fitters, fitter assemblers	179	3
Machine erectors', fitters', etc. mates	99	0
11. Metal finishers	112	10
Glazers, polishers, buffers and moppers	63	4
12. Plumbers, pipe fitters, etc.	231	1
Plumbers (not chemical plumbers)	139	0
Plumbers' labourers	13	0
Gas fitters	22	0
Pipe fitters	56	1
13. Vehicle makers and repairers (n.e.s)	17	0
14. Watch, clock, instrument makers (n.e.s.)	222	29
Scientific instrument makers, repairers	197	28
Watch, etc. makers and repairers	22	0
15. Workers in precious metals, gem setters	6	2
16. Electrical apparatus makers, etc. (n.e.s.)	511	76
Radio and radar mechanics	63	2
Others in electrical communications	69	2
Electrical Fitters	104	3
Electricians (house, ship, factory)	195	4
Linemen and cable jointers	20	2
17. Inspectors, viewers, testers	278	181
Electrical work	51	46
18. Other skilled workers	360	174
Oxy-acetylene or electric welders, etc.	148	2
Constructional engineers, erectors	27	0
Press workers and stampers, drawers	118	136
VII. TEXTILE WORKERS	97	85
Foremen	7	3
1. Openers, sorters, blenders, carders, etc.	5	5
Carders, combers, drawers, etc.	2	0
2. Spinners, doublers	2	0
Spinners, piecers	2	0
Doublers, twisters, silk throwsters	0	0
3. Winders, warpers, sizers, drawers-in	0	13
Winders, reelers	0	11
Beamers, warpers	0	2
4. Weavers	4	4
Weavers (not carpets)	4	4
5. Knitters	56	22
6. Bleachers, dyers, finishers	21	33
Lookers, examiners, burlers, menders	1	17
Dye house workers	7	0
7. Other skilled workers	9	8
Grinders, jobbers, tacklers, etc.	2	0
VIII. LEATHER WORKERS, FUR DRESSERS	55	3
1. Leather tanners and dressers, fur dressers	1	0
2. Boot and Shoe makers	51	0
Makers and repairers (not factory)	45	0
Clickers, pattern cutters	1	0
Closers	0	0
Other boot and shoe makers	5	0
3. Makers of leather or substitute goods	3	3
IX. MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	138	475
1. Garment workers	71	374
Foremen, overlookers	5	6
Cutters	14	26
Tailors	37	34
Dressmakers and light clothing makers	1	61
Machinists	6	203
Pressers	6	7
2. Hat and cap makers, milliners (makers)	4	13
3. Upholsterers, etc., bedding makers	50	30
Upholsterers, coach trimmers, etc.	49	28
4. Other makers	13	58
X. MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS AND TOBACCO	339	101
1. Makers of foods	331	101
Foremen, overlookers	55	21
Bakers, dough mixers, etc.	82	11
2. Makers of alcoholic drinks	5	0
3. Makers of non-alcoholic drinks	2	0
4. Makers of tabacco, cigars, cigarettes	1	0
XI. WORKERS WOOD, CANE AND CORK	994	130
Foremen, overlookers	55	4
Cabinet makers	196	1
Carpenters, joiners	329	3
Coach and cart builders: body build	25	0
Coopers, hoop makers and benders	2	0
Packing case makers	24	0
Pattern makers (wood or undefined)	63	1
Sawyers, wood cuttting machinists	156	6
XII. MAKERS OF, WORKERS IN, PAPER; PRINTERS	269	130
1. Makers of paper, paperboard	26	12
2. Workers, in paper and paperboard	31	71
Pressers, stampers, cutters	19	18
Paperboard box makers (n.e.s.)	2	18
Machine makers, layers-on	10	30
3. Printers, bookbinders	212	47
Foremen, overlookers	15	0
Compositors (hand or machine)	39	0
Stereotypers, electrotypers	4	0
Printing reproduction workers	13	4
Printing machine room workers	81	17
Bookbinders	6	22
XIII. MAKERS OF PRODUCTS (N.E.S.)	334	226
1. Workers in rubber	160	77
Mixers, spreaders, moulders	54	7
2. Workers in plastics moulding, manipulating	96	81
3. Makers of musical instruments	13	0
Piano tuners	6	0
4. Makers of other products	65	68
Dental mechanics	23	0
XIV. WORKERS IN BUILDING AND CONTRACTING	873	4
Foremen, gangers	81	0
Clerks of works	13	0
Builders' labourers	59	1
Bricklayers	184	0
Bricklayers' labourers	15	0
Plasterers	50	0
Plasterers labourers	10	0
Glaziers	4	0
Slaters and tilers	22	0
Masons, stone cutters	9	0
Masons' labourers	3	0
Platelayers	22	0
Paviors, street masons and asphalters	4	0
Other skilled workers	123	0
XV. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	540	32
Foremen, overlookers	18	1
Aerographers, paint sprayers	93	7
French polishers	71	14
XVI. ADMINISTRATORS, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS (N.E.S.)	895	76
Civil Service higher officers	7	0
Civil Service executive officers	72	17
Local Authority officers	37	2
Secretaries of companies, etc.	56	20
Heads or managers of office departments	136	11
1. Managers in industrial undertakings	587	26
Mining, ceramics, glass, cement, etc.	11	1
Chemical and allied trades	70	3
Engineering and allied trades	285	11
Textiles and leather goods	33	3
Building and contracting	67	0
XVII. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT, ETC.	1,574	224
1. Railway transport workers	362	8
Railway officials	31	0
Locomotive engine drivers; motormen	79	0
Locomotive engine firemen	43	0
Locomotive running shed workers	14	0
Guards	42	0
Signalmen	28	0
Shunters, pointsmen, level crossing men	10	0
Porters (including lampmen)	88	2
2. Road transport workers	905	29
Passenger transport managers	9	0
Haulage contractors and managers	26	0
Inspectors and foremen (not horse)	31	1
Horse drivers, foremen, grooms	4	1
Drivers of trams and trolleybuses	0	0
Drivers of buses and coaches	102	0
Drivers of other passenger vehicles	70	2
Drivers of goods vehicles	550	10
Lorry drivers' mates, van guards, etc.	26	0
Bus and tram conductors	58	13
Garage proprietors and managers	19	2
3. Water transport workers	23	2
Ship-owners, brokers, agents; dock, canal officials	1	0
Wharfingers and stevedores	0	0
Navigating officers and pilots	1	0
Other seagoing workers	15	0
Bargemen, boatmen, tugmen	4	2
Dock labourers	2	0
4. Air transport workers	11	0
5. Other workers in communications, etc.	273	185
Postmen, post office sorters	100	12
Radio, etc. operators (n.e.s.)	7	14
Telephone operators	35	143
Messengers	45	1
Lift attendants	4	0
Porters (n.e.s.)	35	0
XVIII. COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, ETC. (EXC. CLERICAL)	1,644	994
1. Commercial occupations	1,478	989
Owners, etc. of wholesale businesses	85	5
Brokers, agents, factors (n.e.s.)	21	3
Buyers (not manufacturers')	10	8
Sales managers (manufacturers')	72	1
Advertising agents and managers	16	0
Commercial travellers, canvassers	158	8
1.. Owners, etc. of retail businesses	534	150
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Grocery, provisions	100	15
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Greengrocery	39	7
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Meat	47	1
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Fish, poultry	23	1
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Other food goods	18	9
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Chemists' wares, photographic goods	11	4
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Confectionary, tobacco, newspapers	49	16
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: General and mixed businesses	28	19
1.. Salesmen, shop assistants:-	341	776
Salesmen, shop assistants: Grocery, provisions	54	202
Salesmen, shop assistants: Greengrocery	19	17
Salesmen, shop assistants: Meat	64	7
Salesmen, shop assistants: Fish, poultry	3	6
Salesmen, shop assistants: Other food goods	8	26
Salesmen, shop assistants: Chemists' wares, photographic goods	8	41
Salesmen, shop assistants: Confectionary, tobacco, newspapers	17	52
Salesmen, shop assistants: In variety chain stores	0	81
Salesmen, shop assistants: In other general and mixed businesses	6	39
Roundsmen, van salesmen	143	7
Coal carmen, coal hawkers	42	0
Costermongers and other hawkers	18	4
2. Persons employed in finance and insurance	166	5
Bankers, bank managers, inspectors	16	0
Insurance managers, underwriters	31	0
Insurance agents and canvassers	77	5
Auctioneers, estate agents, valuers	25	0
XIX. PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (EXC. CLERICAL)	1,410	673
Religious professions	23	14
Clergymen (Church of England)	8	0
Legal professions	19	0
Medical professions	39	3
Physicians, surgeons, etc.	26	3
Dental practitioners	11	0
Veterinary surgeons and practitioners	2	0
Nurses and midwives	7	233
Trained nurses, midwives	3	118
Assistant nurses	3	13
Student nurses	1	64
Nursery nurses	0	38
Medical auxiliary professions	56	30
Pharmacists	20	3
Physiotherapists, masseurs	5	2
Teaching professions	150	246
Teachers of music	4	6
Engineering, etc. professions	535	18
Civil, structural engineers	40	0
Mechanical engineers	80	1
Electrical engineers	39	0
Surveyors	39	0
Architects, town planners	19	0
Industrial designers, draughtsmen	306	17
Scientific professions	409	86
Chemists, metallugists	111	7
Laboratory assistants, technicians	247	73
Qualified accountants	58	4
Authors, journalists, publicists	18	3
Librarians (not booksellers)	4	15
Social welfare workers	11	14
Painters, sculptors, engravers	14	6
XX. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN DEFENCE SERVICES	488	15
1. Armed forces	186	8
2. Civilian defence services	302	7
Police superintendants, etc.	6	0
Police, other ranks	97	4
Fire brigade officers and men	38	0
Watchmen	95	2
XXI. PERSONS ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	104	21
Actors, variety artistes, entertainers	11	8
Musicians	3	2
Cinematograph operators	17	2
Bookmakers	12	0
XXII. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE	558	2,089
Proprietors and managers of restaurants	61	90
Lodging and boarding house keepers	5	26
Proprietors and managers of hotels	12	6
Publicans, beersellers, innkeepers	50	14
Barmen, barmaids	16	32
Waiters, waitresses, still room hands	7	80
Restaurant counter hands	3	28
Hall and hotel porters; doorkeepers	8	1
Stewards and matrons in institutions	1	8
Hospital or ward orderlies, attendants	21	18
Barbers, hairdressers, manicurists	64	79
Photographers (not printing trades)	26	20
Caretakers, office keepers	60	18
Charwomen, office cleaners	27	320
Laundry workers, dry cleaners	54	171
Window cleaners	37	4
1. Domestic servants (indoor):-	53	1,058
Cooks	28	161
Kitchen hands	19	497
Chambermaids, house, etc., maids	0	45
XXIII. CLERKS, TYPISTS, ETC.	1,555	2,934
Clerks (n.e.s.)	1,053	1,102
Shorthand typists, secretaries	14	837
Typists	1	365
Other office machine operators	9	193
Costing and accounting clerks	478	437
XXIV. WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS, PACKERS, ETC.	948	720
Warehousemen	89	3
Storekeepers	523	37
Warehouse and storekeepers' assistants	141	41
XXV. STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, STOKERS, ETC.	258	3
1. Stationary engine drivers:-	39	1
Underground in mines	0	0
Crane drivers	26	2
Drivers of civil engineering plant	30	0
Slingers and riggers	5	0
Boiler firemen and stokers	137	0
Oilers and greasers	7	0
XXVI. WORKERS IN UNSKILLED OCCUPATIONS (N.E.S.)	2,541	1,481
Assemblers (n.e.s.)	70	198
1. Machine minders:-	421	471
Engineering and allied trades	307	264
Labourers, other unskilled workers	2,050	812
XXVII. OTHER AND UNDEFINED WORKERS	154	35
1. Workers in distribution of gas, water, etc.	25	0
2. Other workers	129	35
XXVIII. RETIRED AND NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	2,065	15,409
Students in educational institutions	391	314
Retired from gainful occupation	1,245	189
No gainful occupation stated	411	14,899

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