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 England Dep	Dorset AdmC	Poole MB

Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	115,395	123,957
Under 14 years of age	25,363	24,466
Aged 14 years and over	90,032	99,491
Operatives (in work): Number	59,424	22,829
Operatives (in work): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	76	83
Out of work (all classes): Number	5,280	1,378
Out of work (all classes): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	7	5
I-XXXI Occupied 14 Years and over	78,678	27,410
XXXII Unoccupied and Retired 14 years and over	11,354	72,081
I FISHERMEN	218	1
Fishermen	218	1
II AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS	17,021	656
Land and Estate Agents and Managers (not Auctioneers and Estate Agents	37	0
Farmers	3,263	189
Farmers' Sons, Daughters, or Other Relatives assisting in the work of the Farm	974	75
Gardeners, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists	3,258	48
Agricultural and Forestry Pupils (not at Colleges)	17	2
Farm Bailiffs	145	5
Foresters and Woodmen	264	0
Agricultural Machine, Tractor-Proprietors, Foremen, Drivers, Attendants	108	0
Farm Foremen	54	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants	7,754	221
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Shepherds	360	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in tending cattle, dairying, etc.	1,602	200
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in charge of Horses	1,317	1
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Not otherwise distinguished	4,475	20
Gardeners' Labourers	542	16
Estate Labourers	179	0
Pea and Fruit Pickers	0	1
Other Agricultural Occupations	426	99
III MINING AND QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	1,381	0
In Coal and Shale Mines	51	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	1	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	0	0
Hewers and Getters	36	0
Persons conveying Material to the Shaft	7	0
Persons making and Repairing Roads	2	0
Other Workers below Ground	1	0
Other Workers above Ground	4	0
In Metalliferous Mines and Workings	0	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	0	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	0	0
Other Workers below Ground	0	0
Other Workers above Ground and in Open Workings	0	0
In other Mines and Quarries and at Brine and Oil Wells	1,330	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	33	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	26	0
Stone Miners, Quarriers	964	0
Slate Miners, Quarriers	10	0
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel-Pit Workers	280	0
Other Workers	17	0
IV WORKERS IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-METALLIFEROUS MINE AND QUARRY PRODUCTS	173	0
Makers of Coal Gas, Coke, and By-Products (excluding Tar Distilling).	135	0
Employers and Managers	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers	13	0
Other Skilled Workers	122	0
Makers of Other Products	38	0
Employers and Managers	3	0
Foremen and Overlookers	5	0
Kiln Men and Lime Burners	6	0
Other Skilled Workers	24	0
V MAKERS OF BRICKS, POTTERY AND GLASS	653	51
Makers of Bricks, Tiles and Pottery	638	50
Employers and Managers	48	2
Foremen and Overlookers	31	1
Brick and Unglazed Tile-Makers, Moulders, Pressers, and Cutters	209	7
Furnace and Crucible Pot Makers	1	0
Potters' Mill Workers; Slip Makers and Arkmen	21	0
Potters; Ware-Makers, Casters, and Finishers	136	27
Kiln and Oven Men; Kiln Setters and Placers	134	1
Other Skilled Workers	58	12
Makers of Glass and Glass Ware	15	1
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Teazers and Founders	0	0
Gatherers	0	0
Blowers and Finishers (not Machine Hands)	2	0
Moulders and Pressers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	12	1
VI WORKERS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MAKERS OF PAINTS, OILS, &C	452	16
Workers in Chemical Processes	440	16
Employers and Managers	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers	48	0
Distillers and Still Men	4	0
Process Men and Furnacemen	27	0
Other Skilled Workers	352	16
Makers of Paints, Oils (not Mineral), &c	12	0
Employers and Managers	7	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Paint and Colour Grinders and Mixers	2	0
Other Skilled Workers	2	0
VII METAL WORKERS (NOT ELECTRO PLATE OR PRECIOUS METALS)	4,099	14
Employers, Managers, Foremen	335	4
Employers and Managers	263	4
Foremen and Overlookers: Foundry	2	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Machine Shop	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Fitting and Erecting	18	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other and Undefined	51	0
Furnacemen (not Annealing or Foundry), Rollers, and their Assistants	2	0
Puddlers	1	0
Shinglers	0	0
Other Furnacemen and their Skilled Assistants	1	0
Rollers and their Skilled Assistants	0	0
Other Assistants to Furnacemen and Rollers	0	0
Foundry Workers	136	1
Brass Moulders	16	0
Other Metal Moulders (not Blast Furnace)	87	1
Die Casters	1	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Furnace and Cupola Men	4	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Labourers	22	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Furnacemen	2	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Labourers	4	0
Other Foundry (not Type) Furnacemen and Casters	0	0
Other Foundry (not Type) Labourers	0	0
Smiths and Skilled Forge Workers	424	0
Metal Machinists	212	5
Fitters	1,885	2
Erectors, Fitters	586	1
Tool Setters	1	0
Millwrights	14	0
Erectors', Fitters', Millwrights' Labourers	63	0
Cycle-Makers, Fitters, and Mechanics	57	0
Mechanical Engineers; Engineers (not Engine Drivers)	363	0
Mechanics (so returned)	35	0
Motor Mechanics (so returned)	737	1
Mechanical Engineers', Engineers', and Mechanics Labourers	29	0
Other Workers	1,105	2
Annealers, Softeners, Hardeners, Temperers	2	0
Art Metal Workers	3	0
Boiler Makers, Platers, and Iron Shipwrights	42	0
Boiler Makers' and Platers' Labourers	7	0
Brass Finishers and Turners	1	0
Card Clothing-Clothiers, Setters, and Nailers	0	0
Constructional Engineers (not Professional), Steel Erectors, Structural Iron Workers	24	0
Coppersmiths	20	0
Cutlers	3	0
Die Cutters and Sinkers	2	0
Drillers (Hand, Pneumatic or Electric)	0	0
File Cutters (Hand or Machine)	0	0
Filers	0	0
Galvanizers (not Sheets)	0	0
Gas Fitters	186	0
Grinders	15	0
Glazers, Polishers, Buffers, and Moppers	1	0
Gunsmiths and Gun Lock and Action Makers	7	0
Heating and Ventilating Engineers (so returned)	3	0
Lead Burners and Chemical Plumbers	7	0
Lock, Latch, and Key Makers; Locksmiths	1	0
Metal Spinners	0	0
Oxy-Acetylene or Electric Welders and Cutters	17	0
Picklers	0	0
Pipe Fitters	52	0
Plumbers (not Chemical Plumbers)	448	0
Plumbers' Labourers	36	0
Press Workers and Stampers (not Hot or Hydraulic), Drawers (not Wire or Tube)	1	0
Rivetters	13	0
Rivetters' Labourers	0	0
Roller Engravers and Block Cutters	1	0
Safe Makers	0	0
Scale and Weighing Machine-Makers, Fitters, and Adjusters	3	0
Solderers and Brazers	0	0
Tinners	0	0
Tinsmiths, Sheet Metal Workers	136	0
Tool Makers (so returned)	13	0
Tube Drawers and Welders	0	0
Wire Drawers and Makers	0	0
Wire Weavers and Wire Rope Makers	0	1
Other Skilled Workers	61	1
VIII WORKERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND ELECTRO PLATE	10	1
Employers and Managers	4	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Electro Platers, Nickel Platers	0	0
Engravers and Chasers	1	0
Goldsmiths and Gem Setters	3	0
Polishers and Scratch Brushers	0	0
Pressers, Saw Piercers, and Stampers	0	0
Silver and White Metal Smiths; Mounters	2	1
Other Skilled Workers	0	0
IX ELECTRICAL APPARATUS MAKERS AND FITTERS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED) AND ELECTRICIANS	666	5
Employers and Managers	34	1
Foremen and Overlookers	24	3
Accumulator Makers and Plasters	1	0
Coil Winders	2	0
Coil Insulators	0	0
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Drivers and Setters-up	0	1
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Assistants	0	0
Electric Lamp and Valve-Stemmers, Sealers, and Exhausters	0	0
Filament, Grid, and Anode Makers and Mounters	0	0
Inspectors, Viewers, and Testers	2	0
Instrument Makers and Assemblers	8	0
Electrical Engineers and Fitters; Electricians and Wiremen	418	0
Linemen and Cable Jointers	136	0
Other Skilled Workers	41	0
X MAKERS OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	94	1
Employers and Managers	4	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Scientific Instrument Makers and Repairers	7	0
Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Makers and Repairers	82	1
Other Skilled Workers	1	0
XI WORKERS IN SKINS AND LEATHER, AND MAKERS OF LEATHER AND LEATHER SUBSTITUTE GOODS (NOT BOOTS OR SHOES)	101	7
Furriers, Skinners, Tanners, and Leather Dressers	19	4
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers (including Head Warehousemen and Chief Sorters)	1	0
Furriers, Fur Sewers and Machinists	4	4
Lime and Tan Yard Workers (not Labourers)	0	0
Curriers and Leather Dressers	5	0
Enamellers, Japanners, Dyers, Stainers, and Finishers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	8	0
Makers of Leather and Leather Substitute Goods (not Boots and Shoes)	82	3
Employers and Managers	11	1
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Cutters-out	1	0
Belting Makers, Sewers, and Repairers	2	0
Saddlers and Harness Makers	65	0
Makers of Bags and Trunks	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	3	2
XII TEXTILE WORKERS	317	512
Employers and Managers	30	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Blowing room	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Sorting and Blending	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Carding, Combing, and Drawing	2	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Spinning and Doubling (not Silk Doubling)	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Winding, Warping, Slashing, or Sizing; Silk Doubling	2	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Weaving	2	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other or Undefined	21	5
Wool Sorters	0	1
Rag and Wool Carbonisers and Washers	1	0
Breakers, Rag Grinders, Hecklers, and Willowers	16	4
Card, Comb, and Frame Tenters (not Ring, Cap, or Flyer Frame); Box Minders	9	14
Strippers and Grinders; Card Grinders, Card Room Jobbers	0	0
Spinners and Piecers (Mule, Ring, Cap or Flyer)	16	44
Doublers and Doubling Frame Tenters (not Silk); Silk Throwsters	3	25
Winders, Reelers, Beamers, Warpers, Silk Doublers	8	35
Drawers-in and Twisters-in	0	3
Sizers, Slashers, and Tapers	0	0
Weavers	5	30
Rope Makers, Layers, and Stranders	38	10
Hosiery Frame Tenters and Machine Knitters	1	12
Hand Knitters	1	3
Lace Machine Tenters and Warp Hands	0	0
Felt Formers, Batters, and Hardeners (no Hats)	0	0
Lookers and Examiners; Burlers and Menders	3	2
Bleach Croft Workers (not Labourers)	1	0
Dyers	1	0
Scourers (Woollen Cloth, Worsted, and Hosiery), Calenderers, and Finishers	8	3
Scollopers, Clippers, and Lace Warehouse Hands	0	0
Other Skilled Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	11	2
Other Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	1	1
Heald Knitters	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	127	317
XIII MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	825	1,301
Employers and Managers	93	31
Foremen and Overlookers	9	5
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Skilled	9	1
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Knife or Machine	3	0
Tailors; Tailors' Pressers and Machinists	266	155
Dress and Blouse Makers	0	631
Corset Makers and Machinists	0	10
Embroiderers and Embroidery Machinists	0	5
Milliners	0	98
Hat Formers, Plankers, Stiffeners	1	0
Hat Sewers, Finishers, Trimmers	0	0
Glove (not Knitted or Rubber)-Makers, Cutters, Sewers, and Machinists	23	255
Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers (so returned)	399	11
Boot, Shoe, Slipper-Clickers and Cutters	2	0
Other defined-Skilled-Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	0	4
Other Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	0	1
Clog Makers	0	0
Umbrella, Parasol-Makers, Coverers, Repairers	0	1
Sack Makers	3	1
Tarpaulin, Tent, Sail, and Other Canvass Goods-Makers, Dressers, Repairers	12	1
Sewers, Stitchers, Sewing Machinists (not elsewhere enumerated)	2	91
Other Skilled Workers	3	0
XIV MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS, AND TOBACCO	1,468	143
Makers of Foods	1,289	111
Employers and Managers	272	29
Foremen and Overlookers	34	3
Grain Millers	58	0
Bakers and Pastry Cooks (including Biscuit Makers)	742	50
Sugar and Sweet Boilers	16	1
Sugar Confectionery Makers, Moulders, and Coverers	7	12
Meat and Fish Curers and Smokers	6	0
Other Skilled Workers	154	16
Makers of Alcoholic Drinks	159	30
Employers and Managers	33	0
Foremen and Overlookers	16	1
Maltsters	29	0
Skilled Workers in Ale, etc., Brewing	24	0
Beer Bottlers	14	27
Cellarmen	40	1
Other Skilled Workers	3	1
Makers of Non-Alcoholic Drinks	19	2
Employers and Managers	11	0
Foremen and Overlookers	5	2
Other Skilled Workers	3	0
Makers of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff	1	0
Employers and Managers	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	0	0
XV WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE	3,181	80
Workers in Wood	3,046	29
Employers and Managers	144	3
Foremen and Overlookers	36	0
Basket Makers	33	22
Cabinet Makers	169	3
Carpenters	2,171	0
Coach, Carriage, Van, and Cart Builders; Body Builders	47	0
Coopers, Hoop Makers and Benders	18	0
Packing Case Makers	5	0
Pattern Makers (Wood or Undefined)	18	0
Sawyers	78	0
Shipwrights and Boat and Barge Builders (Wood)	29	0
Shop Fitters (so returned)	6	0
Walking and Umbrella Stick Makers, Benders, Dressers	0	0
Wheelwrights	79	0
Wood Carvers, Picture Frame makers	10	1
Wood Turners and Machinists	98	0
Other Skilled Workers	105	0
Upholsterers, &c	135	51
Employers and Managers	5	0
Foremen and Overlookers	2	0
Bedding and Mattress Makers	0	0
Carpet and Linoleum Planners	8	0
Upholsterers, Coach Trimmers, etc.	120	51
XVI MAKERS OF AND WORKERS IN PAPER AND CARDBOARD; BOOKBINDERS, &c	38	40
Makers of Paper and Cardboard	22	3
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Vatmen and Machine Men	7	0
Other Skilled Workers	13	3
Makers of Stationery and Cardboard Boxes; Book-binders and Other Workers in Paper	16	37
Employers and Managers	2	0
Foremen, Overlookers, and Form Setters	2	0
Pressers, Stampers, Scorers, and Punchers	2	0
Envelope and Paper Bag Makers	0	0
Cardboard Box Makers	3	7
Bookbinders	3	26
Other Skilled Workers	4	4
XVII PRINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS	450	79
Employers and Managers	67	5
Foremen and Overlookers	19	0
Compositors-Hand	52	0
Compositors-Machine Operatives	59	0
Stereotypers and Electrotypers	5	0
Process Engravers	0	0
Photographers	68	60
Lithographic Artists and Transferrers	0	0
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Minders and Setters	49	3
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Assistants	7	8
Printers (so returned)	115	3
Machine Rulers	3	0
Textile Printers	0	0
Wall Paper Printers	0	0
Oil or Floor Cloth Printers	0	0
Gold and Silver Blockers and Stampers, Bronzers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	6	0
XVIII BUILDERS, BRICKLAYERS, STONE AND SLATE WORKERS; CONTRACTORS	5,538	7
Employers and Managers	484	3
Foremen and Gangers	208	0
Clerks of Works	15	0
Builders' Labourers	661	0
Bricklayers	1,032	0
Bricklayers' Labourers	217	0
Plasterers	191	0
Plasterers' Labourers	41	0
Glaziers	13	0
Slaters and Tilers	14	0
Masons; Stone Cutters, Dressers, and Carvers	770	0
Masons' Labourers	225	0
Slate Workers and Slate Masons	3	0
Platelayers	289	0
Paviours and Street Masons, Concretors and Asphalters	10	0
Well, Mine-Sinkers, Borers	6	0
Other Skilled Workers	155	4
Other Workers (mainly Navvies)	1,204	0
XIX PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	1,471	45
Employers and Managers	76	0
Foremen and Overlookers	9	0
Aerographers and Paint Sprayers	5	1
French Polishers	32	1
Japanners and Enamellers of Metal (including Stovers)	0	0
Paper Hangers	8	0
Pottery Dippers and Glazers	15	6
Pottery Painters and Decorators	1	32
Signwriters	13	0
Other Painters and Decorators	1,312	5
XX WORKERS IN OTHER MATERIALS	49	12
Workers in Rubber	12	0
Employers and Managers	3	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Mixers, Spreaders, and Moulders	0	0
Vulcanizers	4	0
Other Skilled Workers	5	0
Workers in Bone, Horn, Ivory, Celluloid, Vulcanite	1	0
Employers and Managers	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Turners	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	0	0
Workers in Other Materials	36	12
Employers and Managers	4	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	1
Feather Dressers and Dyers	0	0
Drafters and Brush Makers	23	1
Other Skilled Workers	8	10
XXI WORKERS IN MIXED OR UNDEFINED MATERIALS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED)	188	4
Makers of Musical Instruments (not Piano, &c., Case Makers)	46	0
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Action Makers, Fitters, and Assemblers	2	0
Piano Tuners	31	0
Other Skilled Workers	12	0
Makers of Vehicles (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	12	0
Employers and Managers	3	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Repairers of Railway Wagons and Mine Trams and Tube	7	0
Other Skilled Workers	2	0
Builders of Ships and Boats (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	65	0
Employers and Managers	4	0
Foremen and Overlookers	2	0
Shipwrights (Material not stated)	51	0
Other Skilled Workers	8	0
Makers of Other Products	65	4
Employers and Managers	6	1
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Dental Mechanics	49	0
Other Surgical or Dental Instrument and Appliance Makers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	10	3
XXII PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION	8,880	316
Railway Transport Workers	1,012	15
Railway-Officials, Stationmasters, Yard Masters, Passenger and Goods Agent	65	0
Locomotive Engine Drivers	126	0
Motormen	1	0
Locomotive Engine Firemen	110	0
Locomotive Engine Cleaners	31	0
Guards	74	0
Signalmen	125	0
Shunters, Pointsmen, and Level Crossing Men	99	15
Ticket Collectors and Examiners	13	0
Porters (including Lampmen)	295	0
Other Railway Transport Workers	73	0
Road Transport Workers	4,717	48
Omnibus and Tramway Proprietors, Managers and Superintendents	18	0
Livery Stable Proprietors and Managers	8	1
Motor Garage Proprietors and Managers	169	5
Haulage and Cartage Contractors and Managers; Master Carmen	135	5
Inspectors and Foremen (not Horse Foremen)	37	0
Drivers and Coachmen of Coaches, Carriages and Horse Omnibuses	16	0
Drivers of Lorries, Wagons, Vans, and Carts (Horse)	570	2
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Passenger	1,111	26
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Goods	1,790	3
Tram Drivers	54	0
Van Boys and Van Guards	189	1
Omnibus and Tram Conductor	160	0
Horse Foremen, Grooms and Horse-keepers	397	4
Other Workers	63	1
Water Transport Workers	1,275	9
Ship-Owners, Managers, Brokers, and Agents	19	0
Harbour, Dock, Canal-Officials; Piermasters	10	0
Wharfingers and Master Stevedores	5	0
Navigating Officers and Pilots	131	0
Engineering Officers	73	0
Petty Officers, Seamen, and Deck Hands	219	0
Wireless Operators (Seagoing)	6	0
Firemen, Trimmers, Greasers, and Donkeymen	81	0
Pursers, Stewards, and Domestic Staff	91	7
Bargemen and Boatmen	88	2
Marine and Engineering Superintendents	0	0
Harbour, Dock, and Stevedoring Foremen	3	0
Lock Keepers; Bridge, Stage, and Pier Men	2	0
Stevedores	6	0
Coal Loaders and Dischargers	48	0
Other Dock Labourers	427	0
Other Workers	66	0
Other Workers in Transport and Communication	1,876	244
Employers and Managers	79	89
Foremen and Supervisors	35	11
Aviators	2	0
Postmen and Post Office Sorters	503	8
Wireless Operators (not Seagoing)	6	0
Other Telegraph Operators	77	28
Telephone Operators	20	84
Lift Attendants	2	1
Messengers	839	22
Porters (not Railway, Dock, or Domestic)	307	1
Other Workers	6	0
XXIII COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERKS)	7,885	3,526
Commercial Occupations	7,308	3,507
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of	2,671	677
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Coal	142	3
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	45	58
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Grocery and Provisions	492	118
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Milk and Dairy Products	175	17
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Meat	251	8
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Fish and Poultry	125	11
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Greengrocery	155	39
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Tobacco	66	15
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	62	7
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Ironmongery	104	8
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Boots and Shoes	79	10
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Textiles and other Clothing	276	162
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	109	45
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Furniture	92	8
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: General and Mixed Businesses	155	97
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Other Retail Businesses	343	71
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale Businesses	207	11
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale and Retail Businesses	48	1
Brokers, Agents, Factors (miscellaneous, not elsewhere enumerated)	74	12
Buyers	17	18
Commercial Travellers	329	4
Canvassers (not Dock, Insurance, or Railway)	122	14
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing	2,564	2,619
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Coal	11	0
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	5	88
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Bread and Flour Confectionery	12	192
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Grocery and Provisions	840	229
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Milk and Dairy Products	16	57
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Meat	525	12
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Fish and Poultry	109	15
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Greengrocery	76	80
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Tobacco	8	53
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	73	78
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Ironmongery	152	25
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Boots and Shoes	53	114
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Textiles and other Clothing	253	934
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	55	154
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Furniture	82	21
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: General and Mixed Businesses	40	86
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Other Retail Business	254	481
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale Businesses	81	20
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale and Retail Businesses	19	3
Roundsmen and Van Salesmen	677	11
Costermongers and Hawkers	360	77
Newspapers Sellers	31	0
Advertising Agents	19	1
Other Commercial Occupations	89	39
Persons employed in Finance and Insurance	577	19
Company Directors (so returned)	14	0
Bankers, Bank Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	112	0
Stock Brokers	8	0
Stock Jobbers	1	0
Insurance Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	93	9
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Canvassers	225	9
Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuers	113	0
Money Lenders and Pawnbrokers	5	1
Other Finance and Insurance Occupations	6	0
XXIV PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE (EXCLUDING PROFESSIONAL MEN, CLERICAL STAFF, AND TYPISTS)	6,360	9
Public Administration	676	9
Civil Service Administrative, Executive, and Higher Clerical Officers	102	5
Other Civil Service Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	129	2
Local Authority Administrative and Executive Officers	120	1
Other Local Authority Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	8	1
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Chief Constables, Inspectors, Superintendents	24	0
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Other	293	0
Defence	5,684	0
Naval and Marine-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	246	0
Navy and Marines-Other Ratings	2,580	0
Army-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	181	0
Army-Other Ranks	2,666	0
Royal Air Force-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	6	0
Royal Air Force-Other Ranks	5	0
XXV PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERICAL STAFF)	2,251	2,834
Clergymen (Anglican Church)	287	0
Roman Catholic Priests; Monks, Nuns	21	54
Ministers of other Religious Bodies	72	2
Itinerant Preachers, Scripture Readers, Mission Workers	51	43
Church, Chapel, Cemetery-Officials	58	2
Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, Barristers	11	0
Solicitors	104	0
Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Medical Practitioners	199	15
Dental Practitioners	65	0
Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners	21	1
Midwives	0	41
Sick Nurses	29	812
Mental Attendants	69	97
Subordinate Medical Service	95	85
Teachers (not Music Teachers)	500	1,452
Teachers of Music	30	127
Professional Engineers: Civil Engineering and Surveying	128	0
Professional Engineers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	53	0
Professional Engineers: Mining Engineering	1	1
Architects	67	1
Ship Designers, Ship Surveyors, Naval Architects	2	0
Chartered, Incorporated, etc. Accountants	44	2
Analytical and Research Chemists; Assayers, Metallurgists	39	2
Laboratory Attendants	36	12
Articled Pupils, and Students in Works, Offices, Studios, etc.	77	0
Other Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	21	2
Authors, Editors, Journalists, Publicists	69	30
Librarians (not booksellers)	11	10
Political Association Officials	12	2
Industrial and Trade Association Officials	7	1
Social Welfare Workers	25	6
Painters, Sculptors, Engravers (Artists)	45	34
Other Professional Occupations	2	0
XXVI PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	435	87
Managers, Lessees of Theatres, Picture Theatres, Concert Halls, etc.	34	1
Theatrical, Film Hiring, and Variety Agents	2	0
Film Producers, Film Studio Managers	1	0
Showmen; Fair and Roundabout Proprietors and Managers	3	0
Proprietors and Managers of other Entertainments and Sports	7	3
Actors	24	20
Musicians	84	33
Stage Hands, Cinema and Limelight Operators	41	0
Race Horse Trainers; Jockeys and Stable Lads	11	0
Bookmakers	22	8
Other Occupations	206	22
XXVII PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE (INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS, HOTELS, &c.)	3,314	15,507
Domestic Servants (Indoor)	871	12,284
Game Keepers and Game Watchers	232	0
Restaurant Keepers	121	113
Lodging and Boarding House Keepers	91	601
Matrons (not Hospital), and Stewards in Schools and Other Institutions	29	110
Inn, Hotel-Keepers; Publicans, Beersellers	586	191
Barmen	84	124
Waiters	177	445
Restaurant and Refreshment Room Counter Hands	24	48
Washers-up and Plate Cleaners	11	5
Hall and Hotel Porters; Doorkeepers and Carriage Attendants	175	3
Laundry Workers; Washers, Ironers, Manglers; Dry Cleaners	67	892
Managers, Attendants of Baths and Wash-houses	8	2
Barbers, Hair Dressers, Manicurists, Chiropodists	314	136
Caretakers and Office Keepers	128	91
Charwomen, Office Cleaners	38	335
Carpet Beaters, Vacuum Cleaners, Window Cleaners	90	0
Chimney Sweeps	54	0
Undertakers	8	1
Others in Personal Service	206	126
XXVIII CLERKS AND DRAUGHTSMEN; TYPISTS	2,453	1,753
Secretaries and Registrars of Companies, Institutions, and Charities	45	11
Heads of Managers of Commercial Office Departments	93	7
Draughtsmen	104	3
Costing and Estimating Clerks	76	5
Typists	26	437
Other Clerks	2,109	1,290
XXIX WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS AND PACKERS	582	93
Warehousemen	106	0
Storekeepers	300	3
Warehouse and Storekeepers' Assistants (so returned-not Lace Warehouse Hands)	80	13
Packers: Hookers, Lappers, Makers-up and Plaiters	5	2
Packers: China and Glass Packers	8	0
Packers: Furniture Packers	31	1
Packers: Other Packers, Wrappers, Labellers, Ticketers	52	74
XXX STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, DYNAMO AND MOTOR ATTENDANTS	550	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Underground in Mines	0	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Other	304	0
Boiler Firemen and Stokers	181	0
Boiler Scalers	17	0
Gas Producer Men	6	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Underground in Mines	0	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Other	32	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Underground in Mines	1	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Other	9	0
XXXI OTHER UNDEFINED WORKERS	7,575	310
Employers and Managers	8	1
Foremen and Overlookers	120	1
Time Keepers	33	2
Watchmen	66	0
Fire Brigade Officers and Men	4	0
Slingers and Riggers	25	0
Sand Blasters	1	0
Skilled Labourers (Occupation not determinable)	95	0
Rag, Bone, Bottle, etc., Sorters	4	5
General Labourers (so described)	3,943	11
Labourers (so described)	881	1
Other Unskilled Workers (Class of Work specified)	1,930	180
Out of Work (Usual Occupation not specified)	323	95
Officials (not Clerks) of Foreign Governments	0	0
All Other Occupations	142	14
XXXII RETIRED OR NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	11,354	72,081
Students in Educational Institutions, etc.	1,796	1,520
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: In the Irish Free State	2	3
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: Elsewhere	98	22
Retired from Previous Gainful Occupation	6,998	1,466
Other Persons (no Gainful Occupation stated)	2,460	69,070

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