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".

List London AdmC	Paddington MetB

Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	61,503	83,420
Under 14 years of age	11,223	11,140
Aged 14 years and over	50,280	72,280
Operatives (in work): Number	32,613	29,602
Operatives (in work): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	73	83
Out of work (all classes): Number	4,949	2,695
Out of work (all classes): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	11	8
I-XXXI Occupied 14 Years and over	44,786	35,700
XXXII Unoccupied and Retired 14 years and over	5,494	36,580
I FISHERMEN	0	0
Fishermen	0	0
II AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS	197	12
Land and Estate Agents and Managers (not Auctioneers and Estate Agents	2	0
Farmers	19	5
Farmers' Sons, Daughters, or Other Relatives assisting in the work of the Farm	1	0
Gardeners, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists	148	5
Agricultural and Forestry Pupils (not at Colleges)	0	0
Farm Bailiffs	0	0
Foresters and Woodmen	0	0
Agricultural Machine, Tractor-Proprietors, Foremen, Drivers, Attendants	0	0
Farm Foremen	0	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants	10	2
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Shepherds	0	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in tending cattle, dairying, etc.	1	1
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in charge of Horses	0	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Not otherwise distinguished	9	1
Gardeners' Labourers	17	0
Estate Labourers	0	0
Pea and Fruit Pickers	0	0
Other Agricultural Occupations	0	0
III MINING AND QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	39	0
In Coal and Shale Mines	35	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	3	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	3	0
Hewers and Getters	25	0
Persons conveying Material to the Shaft	3	0
Persons making and Repairing Roads	0	0
Other Workers below Ground	1	0
Other Workers above Ground	0	0
In Metalliferous Mines and Workings	2	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	0	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	0	0
Other Workers below Ground	2	0
Other Workers above Ground and in Open Workings	0	0
In other Mines and Quarries and at Brine and Oil Wells	2	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	1	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	1	0
Stone Miners, Quarriers	0	0
Slate Miners, Quarriers	0	0
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel-Pit Workers	0	0
Other Workers	0	0
IV WORKERS IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-METALLIFEROUS MINE AND QUARRY PRODUCTS	17	4
Makers of Coal Gas, Coke, and By-Products (excluding Tar Distilling).	9	0
Employers and Managers	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	8	0
Makers of Other Products	8	4
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers	3	0
Kiln Men and Lime Burners	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	4	4
V MAKERS OF BRICKS, POTTERY AND GLASS	81	8
Makers of Bricks, Tiles and Pottery	8	0
Employers and Managers	5	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Brick and Unglazed Tile-Makers, Moulders, Pressers, and Cutters	1	0
Furnace and Crucible Pot Makers	0	0
Potters' Mill Workers; Slip Makers and Arkmen	0	0
Potters; Ware-Makers, Casters, and Finishers	0	0
Kiln and Oven Men; Kiln Setters and Placers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	1	0
Makers of Glass and Glass Ware	73	8
Employers and Managers	5	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	2
Teazers and Founders	1	0
Gatherers	0	0
Blowers and Finishers (not Machine Hands)	4	1
Moulders and Pressers	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	61	5
VI WORKERS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MAKERS OF PAINTS, OILS, &C	60	15
Workers in Chemical Processes	36	12
Employers and Managers	23	3
Foremen and Overlookers	1	2
Distillers and Still Men	0	0
Process Men and Furnacemen	2	1
Other Skilled Workers	10	6
Makers of Paints, Oils (not Mineral), &c	24	3
Employers and Managers	12	2
Foremen and Overlookers	3	0
Paint and Colour Grinders and Mixers	7	0
Other Skilled Workers	2	1
VII METAL WORKERS (NOT ELECTRO PLATE OR PRECIOUS METALS)	2,791	103
Employers, Managers, Foremen	163	2
Employers and Managers	110	2
Foremen and Overlookers: Foundry	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Machine Shop	4	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Fitting and Erecting	10	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other and Undefined	39	0
Furnacemen (not Annealing or Foundry), Rollers, and their Assistants	2	0
Puddlers	0	0
Shinglers	0	0
Other Furnacemen and their Skilled Assistants	0	0
Rollers and their Skilled Assistants	1	0
Other Assistants to Furnacemen and Rollers	1	0
Foundry Workers	27	1
Brass Moulders	8	0
Other Metal Moulders (not Blast Furnace)	6	1
Die Casters	5	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Furnace and Cupola Men	0	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Labourers	4	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Furnacemen	1	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Labourers	0	0
Other Foundry (not Type) Furnacemen and Casters	3	0
Other Foundry (not Type) Labourers	0	0
Smiths and Skilled Forge Workers	104	1
Metal Machinists	126	33
Fitters	1,206	5
Erectors, Fitters	364	1
Tool Setters	18	0
Millwrights	9	0
Erectors', Fitters', Millwrights' Labourers	118	0
Cycle-Makers, Fitters, and Mechanics	18	0
Mechanical Engineers; Engineers (not Engine Drivers)	259	0
Mechanics (so returned)	50	0
Motor Mechanics (so returned)	336	4
Mechanical Engineers', Engineers', and Mechanics Labourers	34	0
Other Workers	1,163	61
Annealers, Softeners, Hardeners, Temperers	3	0
Art Metal Workers	13	0
Boiler Makers, Platers, and Iron Shipwrights	9	0
Boiler Makers' and Platers' Labourers	3	0
Brass Finishers and Turners	28	1
Card Clothing-Clothiers, Setters, and Nailers	0	0
Constructional Engineers (not Professional), Steel Erectors, Structural Iron Workers	52	0
Coppersmiths	3	0
Cutlers	1	0
Die Cutters and Sinkers	6	0
Drillers (Hand, Pneumatic or Electric)	2	1
File Cutters (Hand or Machine)	0	0
Filers	2	0
Galvanizers (not Sheets)	1	0
Gas Fitters	184	0
Grinders	14	0
Glazers, Polishers, Buffers, and Moppers	20	2
Gunsmiths and Gun Lock and Action Makers	10	0
Heating and Ventilating Engineers (so returned)	15	0
Lead Burners and Chemical Plumbers	4	0
Lock, Latch, and Key Makers; Locksmiths	9	0
Metal Spinners	2	0
Oxy-Acetylene or Electric Welders and Cutters	26	0
Picklers	1	0
Pipe Fitters	53	0
Plumbers (not Chemical Plumbers)	254	0
Plumbers' Labourers	129	0
Press Workers and Stampers (not Hot or Hydraulic), Drawers (not Wire or Tube)	14	21
Rivetters	10	0
Rivetters' Labourers	2	0
Roller Engravers and Block Cutters	0	0
Safe Makers	1	0
Scale and Weighing Machine-Makers, Fitters, and Adjusters	4	0
Solderers and Brazers	4	14
Tinners	5	0
Tinsmiths, Sheet Metal Workers	102	2
Tool Makers (so returned)	27	0
Tube Drawers and Welders	1	1
Wire Drawers and Makers	1	0
Wire Weavers and Wire Rope Makers	4	6
Other Skilled Workers	144	13
VIII WORKERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND ELECTRO PLATE	100	9
Employers and Managers	8	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Electro Platers, Nickel Platers	20	2
Engravers and Chasers	4	0
Goldsmiths and Gem Setters	31	0
Polishers and Scratch Brushers	8	4
Pressers, Saw Piercers, and Stampers	1	0
Silver and White Metal Smiths; Mounters	17	1
Other Skilled Workers	10	2
IX ELECTRICAL APPARATUS MAKERS AND FITTERS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED) AND ELECTRICIANS	900	89
Employers and Managers	42	2
Foremen and Overlookers	22	2
Accumulator Makers and Plasters	3	0
Coil Winders	3	16
Coil Insulators	0	2
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Drivers and Setters-up	1	0
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Assistants	0	1
Electric Lamp and Valve-Stemmers, Sealers, and Exhausters	1	6
Filament, Grid, and Anode Makers and Mounters	0	1
Inspectors, Viewers, and Testers	28	12
Instrument Makers and Assemblers	89	31
Electrical Engineers and Fitters; Electricians and Wiremen	531	2
Linemen and Cable Jointers	98	2
Other Skilled Workers	82	12
X MAKERS OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	106	11
Employers and Managers	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	1
Scientific Instrument Makers and Repairers	42	6
Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Makers and Repairers	52	3
Other Skilled Workers	2	1
XI WORKERS IN SKINS AND LEATHER, AND MAKERS OF LEATHER AND LEATHER SUBSTITUTE GOODS (NOT BOOTS OR SHOES)	157	114
Furriers, Skinners, Tanners, and Leather Dressers	83	94
Employers and Managers	30	5
Foremen and Overlookers (including Head Warehousemen and Chief Sorters)	0	0
Furriers, Fur Sewers and Machinists	49	79
Lime and Tan Yard Workers (not Labourers)	0	0
Curriers and Leather Dressers	0	1
Enamellers, Japanners, Dyers, Stainers, and Finishers	1	3
Other Skilled Workers	3	6
Makers of Leather and Leather Substitute Goods (not Boots and Shoes)	74	20
Employers and Managers	10	2
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Cutters-out	5	2
Belting Makers, Sewers, and Repairers	2	1
Saddlers and Harness Makers	22	1
Makers of Bags and Trunks	15	7
Other Skilled Workers	19	7
XII TEXTILE WORKERS	44	47
Employers and Managers	18	2
Foremen and Overlookers: Blowing room	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Sorting and Blending	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Carding, Combing, and Drawing	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Spinning and Doubling (not Silk Doubling)	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Winding, Warping, Slashing, or Sizing; Silk Doubling	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Weaving	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other or Undefined	2	1
Wool Sorters	1	1
Rag and Wool Carbonisers and Washers	0	0
Breakers, Rag Grinders, Hecklers, and Willowers	1	0
Card, Comb, and Frame Tenters (not Ring, Cap, or Flyer Frame); Box Minders	1	1
Strippers and Grinders; Card Grinders, Card Room Jobbers	0	0
Spinners and Piecers (Mule, Ring, Cap or Flyer)	1	0
Doublers and Doubling Frame Tenters (not Silk); Silk Throwsters	0	0
Winders, Reelers, Beamers, Warpers, Silk Doublers	0	0
Drawers-in and Twisters-in	0	0
Sizers, Slashers, and Tapers	0	0
Weavers	4	5
Rope Makers, Layers, and Stranders	0	0
Hosiery Frame Tenters and Machine Knitters	1	9
Hand Knitters	0	4
Lace Machine Tenters and Warp Hands	0	2
Felt Formers, Batters, and Hardeners (no Hats)	0	0
Lookers and Examiners; Burlers and Menders	0	6
Bleach Croft Workers (not Labourers)	0	0
Dyers	8	7
Scourers (Woollen Cloth, Worsted, and Hosiery), Calenderers, and Finishers	4	2
Scollopers, Clippers, and Lace Warehouse Hands	0	1
Other Skilled Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	0	0
Other Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	0	1
Heald Knitters	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	3	5
XIII MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	944	3,609
Employers and Managers	161	176
Foremen and Overlookers	12	17
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Skilled	37	28
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Knife or Machine	9	12
Tailors; Tailors' Pressers and Machinists	397	510
Dress and Blouse Makers	7	1,885
Corset Makers and Machinists	1	44
Embroiderers and Embroidery Machinists	4	97
Milliners	3	340
Hat Formers, Plankers, Stiffeners	6	1
Hat Sewers, Finishers, Trimmers	1	4
Glove (not Knitted or Rubber)-Makers, Cutters, Sewers, and Machinists	0	2
Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers (so returned)	244	3
Boot, Shoe, Slipper-Clickers and Cutters	4	2
Other defined-Skilled-Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	22	2
Other Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	4	0
Clog Makers	0	0
Umbrella, Parasol-Makers, Coverers, Repairers	8	20
Sack Makers	3	0
Tarpaulin, Tent, Sail, and Other Canvass Goods-Makers, Dressers, Repairers	8	2
Sewers, Stitchers, Sewing Machinists (not elsewhere enumerated)	3	366
Other Skilled Workers	10	98
XIV MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS, AND TOBACCO	511	142
Makers of Foods	403	105
Employers and Managers	57	3
Foremen and Overlookers	14	3
Grain Millers	0	0
Bakers and Pastry Cooks (including Biscuit Makers)	264	47
Sugar and Sweet Boilers	8	1
Sugar Confectionery Makers, Moulders, and Coverers	12	31
Meat and Fish Curers and Smokers	6	0
Other Skilled Workers	42	20
Makers of Alcoholic Drinks	87	21
Employers and Managers	14	0
Foremen and Overlookers	7	0
Maltsters	0	0
Skilled Workers in Ale, etc., Brewing	0	1
Beer Bottlers	5	14
Cellarmen	61	5
Other Skilled Workers	0	1
Makers of Non-Alcoholic Drinks	5	0
Employers and Managers	2	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	2	0
Makers of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff	16	16
Employers and Managers	6	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	10	16
XV WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE	1,388	133
Workers in Wood	1,167	15
Employers and Managers	34	4
Foremen and Overlookers	21	0
Basket Makers	11	2
Cabinet Makers	156	0
Carpenters	637	0
Coach, Carriage, Van, and Cart Builders; Body Builders	104	0
Coopers, Hoop Makers and Benders	8	0
Packing Case Makers	19	7
Pattern Makers (Wood or Undefined)	2	0
Sawyers	17	0
Shipwrights and Boat and Barge Builders (Wood)	0	0
Shop Fitters (so returned)	8	0
Walking and Umbrella Stick Makers, Benders, Dressers	0	0
Wheelwrights	19	0
Wood Carvers, Picture Frame makers	17	1
Wood Turners and Machinists	73	1
Other Skilled Workers	41	0
Upholsterers, &c	221	118
Employers and Managers	11	1
Foremen and Overlookers	5	1
Bedding and Mattress Makers	27	11
Carpet and Linoleum Planners	33	2
Upholsterers, Coach Trimmers, etc.	145	103
XVI MAKERS OF AND WORKERS IN PAPER AND CARDBOARD; BOOKBINDERS, &c	74	119
Makers of Paper and Cardboard	21	6
Employers and Managers	11	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	1
Vatmen and Machine Men	2	0
Other Skilled Workers	7	5
Makers of Stationery and Cardboard Boxes; Book-binders and Other Workers in Paper	53	113
Employers and Managers	5	1
Foremen, Overlookers, and Form Setters	1	2
Pressers, Stampers, Scorers, and Punchers	4	17
Envelope and Paper Bag Makers	0	32
Cardboard Box Makers	6	14
Bookbinders	23	22
Other Skilled Workers	14	25
XVII PRINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS	524	132
Employers and Managers	81	6
Foremen and Overlookers	12	5
Compositors-Hand	72	1
Compositors-Machine Operatives	36	1
Stereotypers and Electrotypers	6	0
Process Engravers	15	0
Photographers	50	67
Lithographic Artists and Transferrers	6	1
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Minders and Setters	78	4
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Assistants	24	11
Printers (so returned)	85	11
Machine Rulers	6	0
Textile Printers	0	0
Wall Paper Printers	2	1
Oil or Floor Cloth Printers	1	1
Gold and Silver Blockers and Stampers, Bronzers	1	2
Other Skilled Workers	49	21
XVIII BUILDERS, BRICKLAYERS, STONE AND SLATE WORKERS; CONTRACTORS	1,821	2
Employers and Managers	121	2
Foremen and Gangers	70	0
Clerks of Works	4	0
Builders' Labourers	479	0
Bricklayers	270	0
Bricklayers' Labourers	55	0
Plasterers	127	0
Plasterers' Labourers	31	0
Glaziers	19	0
Slaters and Tilers	19	0
Masons; Stone Cutters, Dressers, and Carvers	58	0
Masons' Labourers	22	0
Slate Workers and Slate Masons	2	0
Platelayers	47	0
Paviours and Street Masons, Concretors and Asphalters	39	0
Well, Mine-Sinkers, Borers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	164	0
Other Workers (mainly Navvies)	294	0
XIX PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	1,624	29
Employers and Managers	44	5
Foremen and Overlookers	30	0
Aerographers and Paint Sprayers	15	2
French Polishers	113	8
Japanners and Enamellers of Metal (including Stovers)	4	2
Paper Hangers	70	0
Pottery Dippers and Glazers	0	0
Pottery Painters and Decorators	0	0
Signwriters	34	1
Other Painters and Decorators	1,314	11
XX WORKERS IN OTHER MATERIALS	62	22
Workers in Rubber	34	6
Employers and Managers	7	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Mixers, Spreaders, and Moulders	13	1
Vulcanizers	5	0
Other Skilled Workers	9	5
Workers in Bone, Horn, Ivory, Celluloid, Vulcanite	13	1
Employers and Managers	3	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Turners	3	0
Other Skilled Workers	7	1
Workers in Other Materials	15	15
Employers and Managers	3	2
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Feather Dressers and Dyers	2	1
Drafters and Brush Makers	0	3
Other Skilled Workers	10	9
XXI WORKERS IN MIXED OR UNDEFINED MATERIALS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED)	280	94
Makers of Musical Instruments (not Piano, &c., Case Makers)	81	6
Employers and Managers	3	1
Foremen and Overlookers	3	2
Action Makers, Fitters, and Assemblers	8	0
Piano Tuners	21	0
Other Skilled Workers	46	3
Makers of Vehicles (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	52	0
Employers and Managers	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers	6	0
Repairers of Railway Wagons and Mine Trams and Tube	18	0
Other Skilled Workers	19	0
Builders of Ships and Boats (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	3	0
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Shipwrights (Material not stated)	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	2	0
Makers of Other Products	144	88
Employers and Managers	24	1
Foremen and Overlookers	1	1
Dental Mechanics	55	4
Other Surgical or Dental Instrument and Appliance Makers	28	8
Other Skilled Workers	36	74
XXII PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION	7,926	535
Railway Transport Workers	1,301	10
Railway-Officials, Stationmasters, Yard Masters, Passenger and Goods Agent	37	0
Locomotive Engine Drivers	21	0
Motormen	26	0
Locomotive Engine Firemen	29	0
Locomotive Engine Cleaners	11	0
Guards	99	0
Signalmen	25	0
Shunters, Pointsmen, and Level Crossing Men	52	0
Ticket Collectors and Examiners	58	4
Porters (including Lampmen)	812	0
Other Railway Transport Workers	131	6
Road Transport Workers	3,877	36
Omnibus and Tramway Proprietors, Managers and Superintendents	1	1
Livery Stable Proprietors and Managers	10	1
Motor Garage Proprietors and Managers	97	5
Haulage and Cartage Contractors and Managers; Master Carmen	62	1
Inspectors and Foremen (not Horse Foremen)	45	0
Drivers and Coachmen of Coaches, Carriages and Horse Omnibuses	35	0
Drivers of Lorries, Wagons, Vans, and Carts (Horse)	555	1
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Passenger	1,343	23
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Goods	1,026	2
Tram Drivers	9	0
Van Boys and Van Guards	307	1
Omnibus and Tram Conductor	223	1
Horse Foremen, Grooms and Horse-keepers	137	0
Other Workers	27	0
Water Transport Workers	255	17
Ship-Owners, Managers, Brokers, and Agents	63	3
Harbour, Dock, Canal-Officials; Piermasters	4	0
Wharfingers and Master Stevedores	3	0
Navigating Officers and Pilots	21	0
Engineering Officers	11	0
Petty Officers, Seamen, and Deck Hands	32	0
Wireless Operators (Seagoing)	3	0
Firemen, Trimmers, Greasers, and Donkeymen	9	0
Pursers, Stewards, and Domestic Staff	40	8
Bargemen and Boatmen	37	5
Marine and Engineering Superintendents	2	0
Harbour, Dock, and Stevedoring Foremen	4	0
Lock Keepers; Bridge, Stage, and Pier Men	0	0
Stevedores	1	0
Coal Loaders and Dischargers	1	0
Other Dock Labourers	21	1
Other Workers	3	0
Other Workers in Transport and Communication	2,493	472
Employers and Managers	14	5
Foremen and Supervisors	32	16
Aviators	2	0
Postmen and Post Office Sorters	555	0
Wireless Operators (not Seagoing)	3	2
Other Telegraph Operators	41	24
Telephone Operators	32	231
Lift Attendants	92	33
Messengers	810	159
Porters (not Railway, Dock, or Domestic)	902	1
Other Workers	10	1
XXIII COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERKS)	7,333	3,501
Commercial Occupations	6,520	3,466
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of	1,317	373
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Coal	26	0
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	39	33
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Grocery and Provisions	150	23
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Milk and Dairy Products	66	25
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Meat	72	7
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Fish and Poultry	40	4
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Greengrocery	114	13
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Tobacco	67	24
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	42	2
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Ironmongery	15	4
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Boots and Shoes	27	4
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Textiles and other Clothing	130	111
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	94	19
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Furniture	48	3
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: General and Mixed Businesses	70	26
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Other Retail Businesses	317	75
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale Businesses	511	19
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale and Retail Businesses	48	1
Brokers, Agents, Factors (miscellaneous, not elsewhere enumerated)	346	35
Buyers	80	99
Commercial Travellers	648	45
Canvassers (not Dock, Insurance, or Railway)	140	50
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing	2,048	2,621
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Coal	4	0
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	18	82
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Bread and Flour Confectionery	7	149
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Grocery and Provisions	347	118
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Milk and Dairy Products	27	62
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Meat	272	16
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Fish and Poultry	144	4
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Greengrocery	161	47
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Tobacco	24	59
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	62	65
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Ironmongery	51	14
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Boots and Shoes	50	111
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Textiles and other Clothing	306	1,100
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	53	75
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Furniture	79	29
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: General and Mixed Businesses	88	198
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Other Retail Business	355	492
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale Businesses	272	107
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale and Retail Businesses	35	6
Roundsmen and Van Salesmen	470	0
Costermongers and Hawkers	307	26
Newspapers Sellers	61	1
Advertising Agents	104	11
Other Commercial Occupations	133	72
Persons employed in Finance and Insurance	813	35
Company Directors (so returned)	62	1
Bankers, Bank Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	131	0
Stock Brokers	133	0
Stock Jobbers	29	0
Insurance Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	102	7
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Canvassers	195	6
Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuers	102	12
Money Lenders and Pawnbrokers	8	2
Other Finance and Insurance Occupations	51	7
XXIV PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE (EXCLUDING PROFESSIONAL MEN, CLERICAL STAFF, AND TYPISTS)	816	35
Public Administration	640	35
Civil Service Administrative, Executive, and Higher Clerical Officers	69	16
Other Civil Service Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	33	4
Local Authority Administrative and Executive Officers	32	9
Other Local Authority Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	17	3
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Chief Constables, Inspectors, Superintendents	9	1
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Other	480	2
Defence	176	0
Naval and Marine-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	27	0
Navy and Marines-Other Ratings	37	0
Army-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	51	0
Army-Other Ranks	39	0
Royal Air Force-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	10	0
Royal Air Force-Other Ranks	12	0
XXV PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERICAL STAFF)	2,501	2,708
Clergymen (Anglican Church)	58	0
Roman Catholic Priests; Monks, Nuns	17	114
Ministers of other Religious Bodies	16	0
Itinerant Preachers, Scripture Readers, Mission Workers	17	41
Church, Chapel, Cemetery-Officials	19	5
Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, Barristers	109	0
Solicitors	221	2
Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Medical Practitioners	321	39
Dental Practitioners	77	4
Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners	10	3
Midwives	0	11
Sick Nurses	27	1,130
Mental Attendants	0	8
Subordinate Medical Service	116	131
Teachers (not Music Teachers)	216	675
Teachers of Music	34	103
Professional Engineers: Civil Engineering and Surveying	162	1
Professional Engineers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	65	0
Professional Engineers: Mining Engineering	22	0
Architects	101	2
Ship Designers, Ship Surveyors, Naval Architects	9	0
Chartered, Incorporated, etc. Accountants	109	2
Analytical and Research Chemists; Assayers, Metallurgists	54	9
Laboratory Attendants	32	14
Articled Pupils, and Students in Works, Offices, Studios, etc.	159	10
Other Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	33	10
Authors, Editors, Journalists, Publicists	290	108
Librarians (not booksellers)	15	26
Political Association Officials	5	5
Industrial and Trade Association Officials	14	2
Social Welfare Workers	9	66
Painters, Sculptors, Engravers (Artists)	141	150
Other Professional Occupations	23	37
XXVI PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	836	589
Managers, Lessees of Theatres, Picture Theatres, Concert Halls, etc.	87	4
Theatrical, Film Hiring, and Variety Agents	25	7
Film Producers, Film Studio Managers	22	1
Showmen; Fair and Roundabout Proprietors and Managers	3	1
Proprietors and Managers of other Entertainments and Sports	11	2
Actors	225	380
Musicians	243	153
Stage Hands, Cinema and Limelight Operators	57	3
Race Horse Trainers; Jockeys and Stable Lads	2	0
Bookmakers	83	2
Other Occupations	78	36
XXVII PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE (INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS, HOTELS, &c.)	4,731	17,810
Domestic Servants (Indoor)	1,519	12,543
Game Keepers and Game Watchers	1	0
Restaurant Keepers	167	159
Lodging and Boarding House Keepers	193	947
Matrons (not Hospital), and Stewards in Schools and Other Institutions	7	36
Inn, Hotel-Keepers; Publicans, Beersellers	201	119
Barmen	273	179
Waiters	543	1,083
Restaurant and Refreshment Room Counter Hands	56	203
Washers-up and Plate Cleaners	65	44
Hall and Hotel Porters; Doorkeepers and Carriage Attendants	603	9
Laundry Workers; Washers, Ironers, Manglers; Dry Cleaners	75	548
Managers, Attendants of Baths and Wash-houses	25	18
Barbers, Hair Dressers, Manicurists, Chiropodists	226	323
Caretakers and Office Keepers	179	196
Charwomen, Office Cleaners	62	1,147
Carpet Beaters, Vacuum Cleaners, Window Cleaners	195	0
Chimney Sweeps	26	1
Undertakers	27	2
Others in Personal Service	288	253
XXVIII CLERKS AND DRAUGHTSMEN; TYPISTS	3,874	4,719
Secretaries and Registrars of Companies, Institutions, and Charities	114	66
Heads of Managers of Commercial Office Departments	92	21
Draughtsmen	138	17
Costing and Estimating Clerks	61	24
Typists	30	1,932
Other Clerks	3,439	2,659
XXIX WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS AND PACKERS	929	447
Warehousemen	316	38
Storekeepers	189	19
Warehouse and Storekeepers' Assistants (so returned-not Lace Warehouse Hands)	100	81
Packers: Hookers, Lappers, Makers-up and Plaiters	6	1
Packers: China and Glass Packers	17	1
Packers: Furniture Packers	37	0
Packers: Other Packers, Wrappers, Labellers, Ticketers	264	307
XXX STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, DYNAMO AND MOTOR ATTENDANTS	225	2
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Underground in Mines	1	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Other	70	0
Boiler Firemen and Stokers	110	2
Boiler Scalers	8	0
Gas Producer Men	0	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Underground in Mines	0	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Other	25	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Underground in Mines	0	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Other	11	0
XXXI OTHER UNDEFINED WORKERS	3,895	660
Employers and Managers	21	3
Foremen and Overlookers	103	8
Time Keepers	62	2
Watchmen	147	1
Fire Brigade Officers and Men	36	0
Slingers and Riggers	2	0
Sand Blasters	1	0
Skilled Labourers (Occupation not determinable)	3	0
Rag, Bone, Bottle, etc., Sorters	14	10
General Labourers (so described)	1,177	3
Labourers (so described)	503	2
Other Unskilled Workers (Class of Work specified)	1,465	486
Out of Work (Usual Occupation not specified)	207	126
Officials (not Clerks) of Foreign Governments	37	0
All Other Occupations	117	19
XXXII RETIRED OR NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	5,494	36,580
Students in Educational Institutions, etc.	1,244	1,281
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: In the Irish Free State	20	7
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: Elsewhere	496	130
Retired from Previous Gainful Occupation	2,236	780
Other Persons (no Gainful Occupation stated)	1,498	34,382

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