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".

	England and Wales	England Wales

Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	19,133,010	20,819,367
Under 14 years of age	4,500,151	4,408,473
Aged 14 years and over	14,632,859	16,410,894
Operatives (in work): Number	9,806,092	4,664,406
Operatives (in work): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	4,474	5,058
Out of work (all classes): Number	1,683,742	483,064
Out of work (all classes): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	672	404
I-XXXI Occupied 14 Years and over	13,247,333	5,606,043
XXXII Unoccupied and Retired 14 years and over	1,385,526	10,804,851
I FISHERMEN	26,945	80
Fishermen	26,945	80
II AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS	1,116,573	55,683
Land and Estate Agents and Managers (not Auctioneers and Estate Agents	2,301	52
Farmers	230,879	17,366
Farmers' Sons, Daughters, or Other Relatives assisting in the work of the Farm	72,593	8,189
Gardeners, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists	216,569	4,402
Agricultural and Forestry Pupils (not at Colleges)	1,697	141
Farm Bailiffs	9,749	98
Foresters and Woodmen	12,401	53
Agricultural Machine, Tractor-Proprietors, Foremen, Drivers, Attendants	8,172	58
Farm Foremen	6,839	16
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants	476,984	17,769
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Shepherds	10,298	25
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in tending cattle, dairying, etc.	62,342	6,461
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in charge of Horses	69,754	119
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Not otherwise distinguished	334,590	11,164
Gardeners' Labourers	50,090	3,521
Estate Labourers	5,081	9
Pea and Fruit Pickers	40	171
Other Agricultural Occupations	23,178	3,838
III MINING AND QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	966,210	2,561
In Coal and Shale Mines	891,853	2,433
Owners, Agents, Managers	3,951	16
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	35,425	9
Hewers and Getters	438,664	0
Persons conveying Material to the Shaft	159,928	0
Persons making and Repairing Roads	66,155	0
Other Workers below Ground	86,046	0
Other Workers above Ground	101,684	2,408
In Metalliferous Mines and Workings	14,106	10
Owners, Agents, Managers	174	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	688	0
Other Workers below Ground	9,642	0
Other Workers above Ground and in Open Workings	3,602	10
In other Mines and Quarries and at Brine and Oil Wells	60,251	118
Owners, Agents, Managers	2,044	38
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	1,873	0
Stone Miners, Quarriers	31,846	0
Slate Miners, Quarriers	6,863	0
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel-Pit Workers	14,637	70
Other Workers	2,988	10
IV WORKERS IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-METALLIFEROUS MINE AND QUARRY PRODUCTS	23,242	1,205
Makers of Coal Gas, Coke, and By-Products (excluding Tar Distilling).	14,820	5
Employers and Managers	536	5
Foremen and Overlookers	1,822	0
Other Skilled Workers	12,462	0
Makers of Other Products	8,422	1,200
Employers and Managers	1,143	20
Foremen and Overlookers	822	46
Kiln Men and Lime Burners	1,210	0
Other Skilled Workers	5,247	1,134
V MAKERS OF BRICKS, POTTERY AND GLASS	72,076	25,418
Makers of Bricks, Tiles and Pottery	48,749	20,648
Employers and Managers	3,204	57
Foremen and Overlookers	1,776	141
Brick and Unglazed Tile-Makers, Moulders, Pressers, and Cutters	13,319	1,995
Furnace and Crucible Pot Makers	405	37
Potters' Mill Workers; Slip Makers and Arkmen	1,819	138
Potters; Ware-Makers, Casters, and Finishers	8,819	10,836
Kiln and Oven Men; Kiln Setters and Placers	14,404	635
Other Skilled Workers	5,003	6,809
Makers of Glass and Glass Ware	23,327	4,770
Employers and Managers	1,178	32
Foremen and Overlookers	680	125
Teazers and Founders	742	23
Gatherers	385	4
Blowers and Finishers (not Machine Hands)	3,768	269
Moulders and Pressers	2,515	105
Other Skilled Workers	14,059	4,212
VI WORKERS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MAKERS OF PAINTS, OILS, &C	39,596	4,224
Workers in Chemical Processes	25,550	3,088
Employers and Managers	3,422	149
Foremen and Overlookers	2,336	398
Distillers and Still Men	1,319	36
Process Men and Furnacemen	12,895	866
Other Skilled Workers	5,578	1,639
Makers of Paints, Oils (not Mineral), &c	14,046	1,136
Employers and Managers	3,391	99
Foremen and Overlookers	1,450	221
Paint and Colour Grinders and Mixers	4,798	268
Other Skilled Workers	4,407	548
VII METAL WORKERS (NOT ELECTRO PLATE OR PRECIOUS METALS)	1,349,774	96,120
Employers, Managers, Foremen	82,935	1,364
Employers and Managers	47,472	610
Foremen and Overlookers: Foundry	3,087	7
Foremen and Overlookers: Machine Shop	3,919	37
Foremen and Overlookers: Fitting and Erecting	6,648	14
Foremen and Overlookers: Other and Undefined	21,809	696
Furnacemen (not Annealing or Foundry), Rollers, and their Assistants	60,006	463
Puddlers	1,868	0
Shinglers	255	0
Other Furnacemen and their Skilled Assistants	19,518	4
Rollers and their Skilled Assistants	17,138	302
Other Assistants to Furnacemen and Rollers	21,227	157
Foundry Workers	113,432	3,075
Brass Moulders	9,086	572
Other Metal Moulders (not Blast Furnace)	60,449	2,234
Die Casters	815	2
Iron or Steel Foundry Furnace and Cupola Men	4,073	1
Iron or Steel Foundry Labourers	30,134	150
Brass, Bronze Foundry Furnacemen	813	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Labourers	4,889	62
Other Foundry (not Type) Furnacemen and Casters	1,501	47
Other Foundry (not Type) Labourers	1,672	7
Smiths and Skilled Forge Workers	100,105	848
Metal Machinists	136,274	19,434
Fitters	418,111	1,079
Erectors, Fitters	176,653	490
Tool Setters	11,910	38
Millwrights	8,986	2
Erectors', Fitter', Millwrights' Labourers	27,571	25
Cycle-Makers, Fitters, and Mechanics	6,918	290
Mechanical Engineers; Engineers (not Engine Drivers)	70,352	45
Mechanics (so returned)	15,598	52
Motor Mechanics (so returned)	83,472	93
Mechanical Engineers', Engineers', and Mechanics Labourers	16,651	44
Other Workers	438,911	69,857
Annealers, Softeners, Hardeners, Temperers	6,794	174
Art Metal Workers	1,217	58
Boiler Makers, Platers, and Iron Shipwrights	34,921	0
Boiler Makers' and Platers' Labourers	10,308	0
Brass Finishers and Turners	12,052	909
Card Clothing-Clothiers, Setters, and Nailers	630	113
Constructional Engineers (not Professional), Steel Erectors, Structural Iron Workers	9,808	0
Coppersmiths	5,013	16
Cutlers	3,552	695
Die Cutters and Sinkers	2,492	62
Drillers (Hand, Pneumatic or Electric)	6,612	389
File Cutters (Hand or Machine)	1,206	718
Filers	3,802	363
Galvanizers (not Sheets)	1,697	198
Gas Fitters	20,487	7
Grinders	17,787	1,733
Glazers, Polishers, Buffers, and Moppers	14,845	7,179
Gunsmiths and Gun Lock and Action Makers	1,222	16
Heating and Ventilating Engineers (so returned)	2,599	14
Lead Burners and Chemical Plumbers	1,012	3
Lock, Latch, and Key Makers; Locksmiths	3,402	224
Metal Spinners	1,077	61
Oxy-Acetylene or Electric Welders and Cutters	11,541	1,245
Picklers	2,387	373
Pipe Fitters	9,913	26
Plumbers (not Chemical Plumbers)	64,415	16
Plumbers' Labourers	12,139	4
Press Workers and Stampers (not Hot or Hydraulic), Drawers (not Wire or Tube)	8,460	31,425
Rivetters	18,007	386
Rivetters' Labourers	4,957	0
Roller Engravers and Block Cutters	1,411	90
Safe Makers	511	9
Scale and Weighing Machine-Makers, Fitters, and Adjusters	2,964	69
Solderers and Brazers	1,341	5,632
Tinners	2,241	163
Tinsmiths, Sheet Metal Workers	38,732	2,201
Tool Makers (so returned)	18,331	139
Tube Drawers and Welders	3,235	183
Wire Drawers and Makers	6,353	469
Wire Weavers and Wire Rope Makers	2,929	1,561
Other Skilled Workers	66,509	12,934
VIII WORKERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND ELECTRO PLATE	23,321	11,511
Employers and Managers	2,665	122
Foremen and Overlookers	460	67
Electro Platers, Nickel Platers	4,317	1,904
Engravers and Chasers	1,187	174
Goldsmiths and Gem Setters	4,446	805
Polishers and Scratch Brushers	2,667	5,922
Pressers, Saw Piercers, and Stampers	879	756
Silver and White Metal Smiths; Mounters	4,852	795
Other Skilled Workers	1,848	966
IX ELECTRICAL APPARATUS MAKERS AND FITTERS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED) AND ELECTRICIANS	186,134	28,445
Employers and Managers	8,051	148
Foremen and Overlookers	7,992	703
Accumulator Makers and Plasters	1,253	1,033
Coil Winders	3,312	5,687
Coil Insulators	147	403
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Drivers and Setters-up	3,068	784
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Assistants	948	2,100
Electric Lamp and Valve-Stemmers, Sealers, and Exhausters	144	1,192
Filament, Grid, and Anode Makers and Mounters	117	744
Inspectors, Viewers, and Testers	5,283	3,249
Instrument Makers and Assemblers	9,492	8,871
Electrical Engineers and Fitters; Electricians and Wiremen	110,890	612
Linemen and Cable Jointers	25,616	254
Other Skilled Workers	9,821	2,665
X MAKERS OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	20,711	1,568
Employers and Managers	1,773	65
Foremen and Overlookers	306	57
Scientific Instrument Makers and Repairers	5,748	823
Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Makers and Repairers	12,391	321
Other Skilled Workers	493	302
XI WORKERS IN SKINS AND LEATHER, AND MAKERS OF LEATHER AND LEATHER SUBSTITUTE GOODS (NOT BOOTS OR SHOES)	46,841	24,049
Furriers, Skinners, Tanners, and Leather Dressers	26,382	9,780
Employers and Managers	2,746	134
Foremen and Overlookers (including Head Warehousemen and Chief Sorters)	761	58
Furriers, Fur Sewers and Machinists	5,183	6,102
Lime and Tan Yard Workers (not Labourers)	1,958	82
Curriers and Leather Dressers	7,457	917
Enamellers, Japanners, Dyers, Stainers, and Finishers	1,823	739
Other Skilled Workers	6,454	1,748
Makers of Leather and Leather Substitute Goods (not Boots and Shoes)	20,459	14,269
Employers and Managers	2,258	134
Foremen and Overlookers	464	115
Cutters-out	1,788	476
Belting Makers, Sewers, and Repairers	2,028	392
Saddlers and Harness Makers	6,401	498
Makers of Bags and Trunks	2,588	3,244
Other Skilled Workers	4,932	9,410
XII TEXTILE WORKERS	301,552	574,094
Employers and Managers	16,368	656
Foremen and Overlookers: Blowing room	467	18
Foremen and Overlookers: Sorting and Blending	168	20
Foremen and Overlookers: Carding, Combing, and Drawing	4,431	56
Foremen and Overlookers: Spinning and Doubling (not Silk Doubling)	4,427	101
Foremen and Overlookers: Winding, Warping, Slashing, or Sizing; Silk Doubling	2,002	272
Foremen and Overlookers: Weaving	13,082	195
Foremen and Overlookers: Other or Undefined	7,052	2,020
Wool Sorters	3,288	483
Rag and Wool Carbonisers and Washers	915	77
Breakers, Rag Grinders, Hecklers, and Willowers	7,599	1,758
Card, Comb, and Frame Tenters (not Ring, Cap, or Flyer Frame); Box Minders	11,182	66,156
Strippers and Grinders; Card Grinders, Card Room Jobbers	7,096	264
Spinners and Piecers (Mule, Ring, Cap or Flyer)	55,391	47,809
Doublers and Doubling Frame Tenters (not Silk); Silk Throwsters	6,115	18,913
Winders, Reelers, Beamers, Warpers, Silk Doublers	7,348	111,073
Drawers-in and Twisters-in	6,641	2,646
Sizers, Slashers, and Tapers	4,739	595
Weavers	53,833	216,737
Rope Makers, Layers, and Stranders	1,486	1,224
Hosiery Frame Tenters and Machine Knitters	10,067	32,887
Hand Knitters	187	699
Lace Machine Tenters and Warp Hands	2,642	1,067
Felt Formers, Batters, and Hardeners (no Hats)	579	198
Lookers and Examiners; Burlers and Menders	5,721	32,974
Bleach Croft Workers (not Labourers)	2,309	269
Dyers	22,950	966
Scourers (Woollen Cloth, Worsted, and Hosiery), Calenderers, and Finishers	23,686	7,206
Scollopers, Clippers, and Lace Warehouse Hands	363	3,150
Other Skilled Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	3,016	5,553
Other Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	4,910	2,959
Heald Knitters	114	993
Other Skilled Workers	11,378	14,100
XIII MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	276,738	542,809
Employers and Managers	32,190	9,282
Foremen and Overlookers	6,224	8,001
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Skilled	12,404	5,601
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Knife or Machine	6,208	5,372
Tailors; Tailors' Pressers and Machinists	68,886	136,907
Dress and Blouse Makers	763	115,793
Corset Makers and Machinists	234	9,078
Embroiderers and Embroidery Machinists	400	8,749
Milliners	334	32,678
Hat Formers, Plankers, Stiffeners	5,891	1,042
Hat Sewers, Finishers, Trimmers	3,205	12,423
Glove (not Knitted or Rubber)-Makers, Cutters, Sewers, and Machinists	2,007	7,337
Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers (so returned)	60,936	1,122
Boot, Shoe, Slipper-Clickers and Cutters	18,872	840
Other defined-Skilled-Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	35,461	34,607
Other Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	12,774	8,791
Clog Makers	1,976	79
Umbrella, Parasol-Makers, Coverers, Repairers	713	1,486
Sack Makers	662	3,442
Tarpaulin, Tent, Sail, and Other Canvass Goods-Makers, Dressers, Repairers	2,919	1,268
Sewers, Stitchers, Sewing Machinists (not elsewhere enumerated)	1,617	126,963
Other Skilled Workers	2,062	11,948
XIV MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS, AND TOBACCO	167,989	74,888
Makers of Foods	140,363	55,570
Employers and Managers	23,566	4,947
Foremen and Overlookers	5,138	1,850
Grain Millers	7,692	162
Bakers and Pastry Cooks (including Biscuit Makers)	78,114	26,079
Sugar and Sweet Boilers	3,257	1,466
Sugar Confectionery Makers, Moulders, and Coverers	3,259	13,489
Meat and Fish Curers and Smokers	2,444	825
Other Skilled Workers	16,893	6,752
Makers of Alcoholic Drinks	19,243	4,354
Employers and Managers	2,870	90
Foremen and Overlookers	2,259	137
Maltsters	2,995	36
Skilled Workers in Ale, etc., Brewing	1,721	50
Beer Bottlers	1,772	3,607
Cellarmen	6,997	264
Other Skilled Workers	629	170
Makers of Non-Alcoholic Drinks	2,994	421
Employers and Managers	1,692	78
Foremen and Overlookers	530	53
Other Skilled Workers	772	290
Makers of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff	5,389	14,543
Employers and Managers	704	41
Foremen and Overlookers	535	376
Other Skilled Workers	4,150	14,126
XV WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE	500,632	19,734
Workers in Wood	464,844	7,418
Employers and Managers	19,149	308
Foremen and Overlookers	9,253	82
Basket Makers	5,995	1,861
Cabinet Makers	45,407	478
Carpenters	246,807	49
Coach, Carriage, Van, and Cart Builders; Body Builders	26,751	71
Coopers, Hoop Makers and Benders	7,843	79
Packing Case Makers	8,704	1,415
Pattern Makers (Wood or Undefined)	13,831	11
Sawyers	15,053	97
Shipwrights and Boat and Barge Builders (Wood)	3,753	23
Shop Fitters (so returned)	1,744	23
Walking and Umbrella Stick Makers, Benders, Dressers	505	63
Wheelwrights	9,883	20
Wood Carvers, Picture Frame makers	4,734	523
Wood Turners and Machinists	35,665	1,384
Other Skilled Workers	9,767	931
Upholsterers, &c	35,788	12,316
Employers and Managers	1,672	120
Foremen and Overlookers	613	156
Bedding and Mattress Makers	1,845	850
Carpet and Linoleum Planners	2,408	58
Upholsterers, Coach Trimmers, etc.	29,250	11,132
XVI MAKERS OF AND WORKERS IN PAPER AND CARDBOARD; BOOKBINDERS, &c	37,427	63,994
Makers of Paper and Cardboard	13,923	5,509
Employers and Managers	855	29
Foremen and Overlookers	786	177
Vatmen and Machine Men	2,958	162
Other Skilled Workers	9,324	5,141
Makers of Stationery and Cardboard Boxes; Book-binders and Other Workers in Paper	23,504	58,485
Employers and Managers	2,515	216
Foremen, Overlookers, and Form Setters	1,459	1,109
Pressers, Stampers, Scorers, and Punchers	876	2,702
Envelope and Paper Bag Makers	544	7,587
Cardboard Box Makers	1,994	26,383
Bookbinders	8,765	11,347
Other Skilled Workers	7,351	9,141
XVII PRINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS	152,288	37,958
Employers and Managers	15,243	772
Foremen and Overlookers	4,626	1,257
Compositors-Hand	19,941	430
Compositors-Machine Operatives	18,122	319
Stereotypers and Electrotypers	4,705	34
Process Engravers	4,425	148
Photographers	9,571	7,316
Lithographic Artists and Transferrers	3,344	333
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Minders and Setters	23,898	2,186
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Assistants	13,233	14,982
Printers (so returned)	19,119	3,758
Machine Rulers	1,724	678
Textile Printers	2,201	467
Wall Paper Printers	701	368
Oil or Floor Cloth Printers	209	16
Gold and Silver Blockers and Stampers, Bronzers	1,067	773
Other Skilled Workers	10,159	4,121
XVIII BUILDERS, BRICKLAYERS, STONE AND SLATE WORKERS; CONTRACTORS	692,123	775
Employers and Managers	46,194	397
Foremen and Gangers	29,123	4
Clerks of Works	3,170	1
Builders' Labourers	91,981	0
Bricklayers	118,299	0
Bricklayers' Labourers	44,389	0
Plasterers	32,971	0
Plasterers' Labourers	9,309	0
Glaziers	3,952	122
Slaters and Tilers	7,459	5
Masons; Stone Cutters, Dressers, and Carvers	38,269	30
Masons' Labourers	10,277	0
Slate Workers and Slate Masons	3,511	71
Platelayers	45,391	0
Paviours and Street Masons, Concretors and Asphalters	8,781	0
Well, Mine-Sinkers, Borers	1,222	0
Other Skilled Workers	25,473	139
Other Workers (mainly Navvies)	172,352	6
XIX PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	261,145	36,091
Employers and Managers	13,315	236
Foremen and Overlookers	3,132	212
Aerographers and Paint Sprayers	2,295	2,600
French Polishers	24,302	7,688
Japanners and Enamellers of Metal (including Stovers)	3,712	5,014
Paper Hangers	3,262	23
Pottery Dippers and Glazers	1,044	1,097
Pottery Painters and Decorators	811	16,481
Signwriters	5,513	178
Other Painters and Decorators	203,759	2,562
XX WORKERS IN OTHER MATERIALS	29,666	19,071
Workers in Rubber	17,020	9,851
Employers and Managers	1,063	73
Foremen and Overlookers	1,018	310
Mixers, Spreaders, and Moulders	4,823	1,042
Vulcanizers	1,110	95
Other Skilled Workers	9,006	8,331
Workers in Bone, Horn, Ivory, Celluloid, Vulcanite	4,668	2,477
Employers and Managers	378	25
Foremen and Overlookers	192	99
Turners	735	398
Other Skilled Workers	3,363	1,955
Workers in Other Materials	7,978	6,743
Employers and Managers	1,135	82
Foremen and Overlookers	442	102
Feather Dressers and Dyers	169	353
Drafters and Brush Makers	3,805	3,929
Other Skilled Workers	2,427	2,277
XXI WORKERS IN MIXED OR UNDEFINED MATERIALS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED)	66,836	14,801
Makers of Musical Instruments (not Piano, &c., Case Makers)	13,397	1,232
Employers and Managers	972	46
Foremen and Overlookers	276	94
Action Makers, Fitters, and Assemblers	1,634	276
Piano Tuners	5,382	14
Other Skilled Workers	5,133	802
Makers of Vehicles (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	17,716	303
Employers and Managers	1,086	41
Foremen and Overlookers	1,116	36
Repairers of Railway Wagons and Mine Trams and Tube	8,888	2
Other Skilled Workers	6,626	224
Builders of Ships and Boats (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	12,885	40
Employers and Managers	786	18
Foremen and Overlookers	551	3
Shipwrights (Material not stated)	8,841	2
Other Skilled Workers	2,707	17
Makers of Other Products	22,838	13,226
Employers and Managers	2,650	262
Foremen and Overlookers	489	405
Dental Mechanics	7,505	513
Other Surgical or Dental Instrument and Appliance Makers	1,757	654
Other Skilled Workers	10,437	11,392
XXII PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION	1,565,846	68,899
Railway Transport Workers	270,282	1,599
Railway-Officials, Stationmasters, Yard Masters, Passenger and Goods Agent	14,992	30
Locomotive Engine Drivers	37,339	0
Motormen	2,363	0
Locomotive Engine Firemen	33,150	0
Locomotive Engine Cleaners	10,602	0
Guards	21,178	0
Signalmen	27,059	0
Shunters, Pointsmen, and Level Crossing Men	25,172	939
Ticket Collectors and Examiners	4,534	16
Porters (including Lampmen)	73,139	170
Other Railway Transport Workers	20,754	444
Road Transport Workers	685,124	4,809
Omnibus and Tramway Proprietors, Managers and Superintendents	2,715	90
Livery Stable Proprietors and Managers	1,016	170
Motor Garage Proprietors and Managers	14,002	440
Haulage and Cartage Contractors and Managers; Master Carmen	17,200	499
Inspectors and Foremen (not Horse Foremen)	9,837	25
Drivers and Coachmen of Coaches, Carriages and Horse Omnibuses	3,294	32
Drivers of Lorries, Wagons, Vans, and Carts (Horse)	125,618	254
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Passenger	130,359	1,093
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Goods	235,667	414
Tram Drivers	19,677	1
Van Boys and Van Guards	33,268	128
Omnibus and Tram Conductor	57,105	1,408
Horse Foremen, Grooms and Horse-keepers	27,750	159
Other Workers	7,616	96
Water Transport Workers	266,319	1,670
Ship-Owners, Managers, Brokers, and Agents	4,910	53
Harbour, Dock, Canal-Officials; Piermasters	1,981	6
Wharfingers and Master Stevedores	1,118	4
Navigating Officers and Pilots	14,631	3
Engineering Officers	15,106	0
Petty Officers, Seamen, and Deck Hands	37,623	0
Wireless Operators (Seagoing)	1,210	0
Firemen, Trimmers, Greasers, and Donkeymen	24,084	0
Pursers, Stewards, and Domestic Staff	23,956	1,128
Bargemen and Boatmen	21,113	377
Marine and Engineering Superintendents	740	4
Harbour, Dock, and Stevedoring Foremen	3,623	2
Lock Keepers; Bridge, Stage, and Pier Men	3,095	37
Stevedores	4,755	0
Coal Loaders and Dischargers	8,006	0
Other Dock Labourers	96,024	27
Other Workers	4,344	29
Other Workers in Transport and Communication	344,121	60,821
Employers and Managers	6,686	5,669
Foremen and Supervisors	6,709	2,186
Aviators	457	20
Postmen and Post Office Sorters	69,906	1,512
Wireless Operators (not Seagoing)	1,030	68
Other Telegraph Operators	14,771	5,545
Telephone Operators	5,355	27,606
Lift Attendants	7,302	1,756
Messengers	164,755	15,859
Porters (not Railway, Dock, or Domestic)	66,264	565
Other Workers	886	35
XXIII COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERKS)	1,466,587	604,833
Commercial Occupations	1,341,747	600,520
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of	419,537	149,600
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Coal	25,664	983
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	12,143	19,406
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Grocery and Provisions	71,029	21,721
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Milk and Dairy Products	22,874	3,384
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Meat	46,227	3,204
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Fish and Poultry	15,738	1,733
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Greengrocery	33,422	7,459
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Tobacco	9,824	4,524
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	9,256	855
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Ironmongery	10,403	1,642
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Boots and Shoes	10,942	1,956
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Textiles and other Clothing	43,718	30,255
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	21,827	7,119
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Furniture	11,410	1,402
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: General and Mixed Businesses	22,590	22,758
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Other Retail Businesses	52,470	21,199
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale Businesses	71,632	2,298
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale and Retail Businesses	7,618	425
Brokers, Agents, Factors (miscellaneous, not elsewhere enumerated)	32,298	2,505
Buyers	13,287	4,490
Commercial Travellers	120,212	2,120
Canvassers (not Dock, Insurance, or Railway)	27,340	6,784
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing	400,408	394,531
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Coal	2,583	205
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	2,302	22,658
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Bread and Flour Confectionery	2,883	24,053
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Grocery and Provisions	111,900	36,872
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Milk and Dairy Products	3,927	6,731
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Meat	83,923	4,930
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Fish and Poultry	14,684	3,068
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Greengrocery	18,885	14,680
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Tobacco	3,260	8,594
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	11,046	9,783
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Ironmongery	13,864	5,181
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Boots and Shoes	8,645	16,977
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Textiles and other Clothing	46,165	130,283
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	10,540	16,397
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Furniture	14,464	3,815
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: General and Mixed Businesses	10,371	14,680
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Other Retail Business	40,966	75,624
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale Businesses	52,414	12,618
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale and Retail Businesses	3,751	1,583
Roundsmen and Van Salesmen	83,214	1,639
Costermongers and Hawkers	67,140	11,549
Newspapers Sellers	12,261	548
Advertising Agents	7,637	387
Other Commercial Occupations	22,998	9,443
Persons employed in Finance and Insurance	124,840	4,313
Company Directors (so returned)	2,505	104
Bankers, Bank Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	14,333	51
Stock Brokers	5,097	7
Stock Jobbers	961	1
Insurance Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	22,674	1,034
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Canvassers	57,218	1,920
Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuers	16,296	402
Money Lenders and Pawnbrokers	3,613	708
Other Finance and Insurance Occupations	2,143	86
XXIV PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE (EXCLUDING PROFESSIONAL MEN, CLERICAL STAFF, AND TYPISTS)	290,202	2,906
Public Administration	109,271	2,906
Civil Service Administrative, Executive, and Higher Clerical Officers	19,378	1,245
Other Civil Service Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	6,779	368
Local Authority Administrative and Executive Officers	15,583	846
Other Local Authority Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	3,057	216
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Chief Constables, Inspectors, Superintendents	3,319	19
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Other	61,155	212
Defence	180,931	0
Naval and Marine-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	4,656	0
Navy and Marines-Other Ratings	52,476	0
Army-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	7,984	0
Army-Other Ranks	93,710	0
Royal Air Force-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	2,440	0
Royal Air Force-Other Ranks	19,665	0
XXV PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERICAL STAFF)	356,726	389,359
Clergymen (Anglican Church)	20,038	0
Roman Catholic Priests; Monks, Nuns	3,965	8,580
Ministers of other Religious Bodies	10,256	204
Itinerant Preachers, Scripture Readers, Mission Workers	4,207	5,632
Church, Chapel, Cemetery-Officials	5,271	628
Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, Barristers	2,966	79
Solicitors	15,777	116
Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Medical Practitioners	26,490	2,810
Dental Practitioners	11,092	394
Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners	2,180	84
Midwives	0	6,547
Sick Nurses	3,867	118,909
Mental Attendants	11,306	13,214
Subordinate Medical Service	18,196	11,989
Teachers (not Music Teachers)	79,465	181,806
Teachers of Music	4,881	17,754
Professional Engineers: Civil Engineering and Surveying	21,821	135
Professional Engineers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	11,144	22
Professional Engineers: Mining Engineering	2,620	48
Architects	9,139	107
Ship Designers, Ship Surveyors, Naval Architects	948	79
Chartered, Incorporated, etc. Accountants	13,825	119
Analytical and Research Chemists; Assayers, Metallurgists	14,486	568
Laboratory Attendants	7,942	1,642
Articled Pupils, and Students in Works, Offices, Studios, etc.	13,424	553
Other Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	3,184	469
Authors, Editors, Journalists, Publicists	15,824	3,213
Librarians (not booksellers)	2,750	3,439
Political Association Officials	1,248	366
Industrial and Trade Association Officials	3,007	150
Social Welfare Workers	3,859	3,389
Painters, Sculptors, Engravers (Artists)	10,236	5,689
Other Professional Occupations	1,312	625
XXVI PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	91,654	22,369
Managers, Lessees of Theatres, Picture Theatres, Concert Halls, etc.	6,774	525
Theatrical, Film Hiring, and Variety Agents	525	60
Film Producers, Film Studio Managers	454	66
Showmen; Fair and Roundabout Proprietors and Managers	2,525	541
Proprietors and Managers of other Entertainments and Sports	2,374	260
Actors	8,210	9,620
Musicians	19,612	6,268
Stage Hands, Cinema and Limelight Operators	10,942	557
Race Horse Trainers; Jockeys and Stable Lads	2,360	2
Bookmakers	9,025	422
Other Occupations	28,853	4,048
XXVII PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE (INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS, HOTELS, &c.)	462,935	1,926,978
Domestic Servants (Indoor)	78,489	1,332,224
Game Keepers and Game Watchers	10,706	1
Restaurant Keepers	26,052	19,607
Lodging and Boarding House Keepers	8,816	68,728
Matrons (not Hospital), and Stewards in Schools and Other Institutions	2,400	10,206
Inn, Hotel-Keepers; Publicans, Beersellers	68,734	21,618
Barmen	27,667	27,693
Waiters	24,777	70,515
Restaurant and Refreshment Room Counter Hands	3,587	15,045
Washers-up and Plate Cleaners	1,739	998
Hall and Hotel Porters; Doorkeepers and Carriage Attendants	26,374	783
Laundry Workers; Washers, Ironers, Manglers; Dry Cleaners	15,593	127,647
Managers, Attendants of Baths and Wash-houses	3,231	1,687
Barbers, Hair Dressers, Manicurists, Chiropodists	49,283	33,636
Caretakers and Office Keepers	31,725	22,061
Charwomen, Office Cleaners	5,430	140,146
Carpet Beaters, Vacuum Cleaners, Window Cleaners	31,851	498
Chimney Sweeps	6,201	27
Undertakers	3,478	198
Others in Personal Service	36,801	33,661
XXVIII CLERKS AND DRAUGHTSMEN; TYPISTS	795,486	579,945
Secretaries and Registrars of Companies, Institutions, and Charities	20,404	2,608
Heads of Managers of Commercial Office Departments	30,844	2,457
Draughtsmen	47,576	5,030
Costing and Estimating Clerks	23,569	4,795
Typists	5,155	212,296
Other Clerks	667,938	352,759
XXIX WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS AND PACKERS	254,963	155,784
Warehousemen	103,736	6,071
Storekeepers	46,644	2,601
Warehouse and Storekeepers' Assistants (so returned-not Lace Warehouse Hands)	33,429	24,829
Packers: Hookers, Lappers, Makers-up and Plaiters	10,261	8,788
Packers: China and Glass Packers	2,720	1,440
Packers: Furniture Packers	4,825	119
Packers: Other Packers, Wrappers, Labellers, Ticketers	53,348	111,936
XXX STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, DYNAMO AND MOTOR ATTENDANTS	157,107	409
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Underground in Mines	14,240	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Other	65,347	218
Boiler Firemen and Stokers	49,592	5
Boiler Scalers	7,282	0
Gas Producer Men	2,360	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Underground in Mines	1,110	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Other	9,295	93
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Underground in Mines	371	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Other	7,510	93
XXXI OTHER UNDEFINED WORKERS	1,448,008	219,482
Employers and Managers	2,578	204
Foremen and Overlookers	21,082	821
Time Keepers	14,510	759
Watchmen	30,474	69
Fire Brigade Officers and Men	6,239	2
Slingers and Riggers	5,260	0
Sand Blasters	1,313	111
Skilled Labourers (Occupation not determinable)	6,018	0
Rag, Bone, Bottle, etc., Sorters	2,106	7,883
General Labourers (so described)	638,289	3,206
Labourers (so described)	148,545	1,090
Other Unskilled Workers (Class of Work specified)	494,679	178,749
Out of Work (Usual Occupation not specified)	52,287	25,041
Officials (not Clerks) of Foreign Governments	630	20
All Other Occupations	23,998	1,527
XXXII RETIRED OR NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	1,385,526	10,804,851
Students in Educational Institutions, etc.	278,362	248,359
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: In the Irish Free State	575	168
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: Elsewhere	12,136	2,338
Retired from Previous Gainful Occupation	802,876	172,416
Other Persons (no Gainful Occupation stated)	291,577	10,381,570

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