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	Devon AdmC	Exeter CB/MB Plymouth CB/MB

Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	345,887	387,081
Under 14 years of age	74,330	73,085
Aged 14 years and over	271,557	313,996
Operatives (in work): Number	170,919	70,716
Operatives (in work): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	74	82
Out of work (all classes): Number	17,105	4,687
Out of work (all classes): Per cent. Of Occupied (I-XXXI)	7	5
I-XXXI Occupied 14 Years and over	232,179	86,560
XXXII Unoccupied and Retired 14 years and over	39,378	227,436
I FISHERMEN	1,356	1
Fishermen	1,356	1
II AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS	42,057	1,798
Land and Estate Agents and Managers (not Auctioneers and Estate Agents	57	0
Farmers	11,990	635
Farmers' Sons, Daughters, or Other Relatives assisting in the work of the Farm	4,204	452
Gardeners, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists	7,366	107
Agricultural and Forestry Pupils (not at Colleges)	49	5
Farm Bailiffs	248	7
Foresters and Woodmen	406	0
Agricultural Machine, Tractor-Proprietors, Foremen, Drivers, Attendants	176	2
Farm Foremen	35	0
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants	15,297	423
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Shepherds	98	1
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in tending cattle, dairying, etc.	1,388	310
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Employed in charge of Horses	1,908	2
Agricultural Labourers, Farm Servants: Not otherwise distinguished	11,903	110
Gardeners' Labourers	1,108	26
Estate Labourers	209	0
Pea and Fruit Pickers	1	1
Other Agricultural Occupations	911	140
III MINING AND QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	2,528	7
In Coal and Shale Mines	94	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	9	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	3	0
Hewers and Getters	66	0
Persons conveying Material to the Shaft	6	0
Persons making and Repairing Roads	3	0
Other Workers below Ground	3	0
Other Workers above Ground	4	0
In Metalliferous Mines and Workings	45	0
Owners, Agents, Managers	2	0
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	4	0
Other Workers below Ground	31	0
Other Workers above Ground and in Open Workings	8	0
In other Mines and Quarries and at Brine and Oil Wells	2,389	7
Owners, Agents, Managers	65	3
Subordinate Superintending Staff (including Inspectors, Contractors, and Foremen)	81	0
Stone Miners, Quarriers	1,321	0
Slate Miners, Quarriers	8	0
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel-Pit Workers	855	4
Other Workers	59	0
IV WORKERS IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-METALLIFEROUS MINE AND QUARRY PRODUCTS	309	1
Makers of Coal Gas, Coke, and By-Products (excluding Tar Distilling).	216	0
Employers and Managers	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers	27	0
Other Skilled Workers	189	0
Makers of Other Products	93	1
Employers and Managers	19	0
Foremen and Overlookers	11	0
Kiln Men and Lime Burners	13	0
Other Skilled Workers	50	1
V MAKERS OF BRICKS, POTTERY AND GLASS	627	47
Makers of Bricks, Tiles and Pottery	568	43
Employers and Managers	48	0
Foremen and Overlookers	26	0
Brick and Unglazed Tile-Makers, Moulders, Pressers, and Cutters	134	0
Furnace and Crucible Pot Makers	1	0
Potters' Mill Workers; Slip Makers and Arkmen	8	0
Potters; Ware-Makers, Casters, and Finishers	131	19
Kiln and Oven Men; Kiln Setters and Placers	144	0
Other Skilled Workers	76	24
Makers of Glass and Glass Ware	59	4
Employers and Managers	6	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Teazers and Founders	0	0
Gatherers	0	0
Blowers and Finishers (not Machine Hands)	0	0
Moulders and Pressers	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	53	4
VI WORKERS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MAKERS OF PAINTS, OILS, &C	196	27
Workers in Chemical Processes	115	12
Employers and Managers	38	1
Foremen and Overlookers	15	0
Distillers and Still Men	7	0
Process Men and Furnacemen	25	1
Other Skilled Workers	30	10
Makers of Paints, Oils (not Mineral), &c	81	15
Employers and Managers	26	0
Foremen and Overlookers	6	0
Paint and Colour Grinders and Mixers	24	15
Other Skilled Workers	25	0
VII METAL WORKERS (NOT ELECTRO PLATE OR PRECIOUS METALS)	15,165	58
Employers, Managers, Foremen	1,097	7
Employers and Managers	723	7
Foremen and Overlookers: Foundry	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Machine Shop	4	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Fitting and Erecting	122	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other and Undefined	239	0
Furnacemen (not Annealing or Foundry), Rollers, and their Assistants	8	0
Puddlers	2	0
Shinglers	0	0
Other Furnacemen and their Skilled Assistants	4	0
Rollers and their Skilled Assistants	1	0
Other Assistants to Furnacemen and Rollers	1	0
Foundry Workers	384	19
Brass Moulders	62	10
Other Metal Moulders (not Blast Furnace)	217	9
Die Casters	0	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Furnace and Cupola Men	8	0
Iron or Steel Foundry Labourers	74	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Furnacemen	4	0
Brass, Bronze Foundry Labourers	17	0
Other Foundry (not Type) Furnacemen and Casters	1	0
Other Foundry (not Type) Labourers	1	0
Smiths and Skilled Forge Workers	1,518	0
Metal Machinists	354	7
Fitters	5,658	2
Erectors, Fitters	2,331	0
Tool Setters	7	0
Millwrights	29	0
Erectors', Fitters', Millwrights' Labourers	242	0
Cycle-Makers, Fitters, and Mechanics	92	0
Mechanical Engineers; Engineers (not Engine Drivers)	619	0
Mechanics (so returned)	76	0
Motor Mechanics (so returned)	2,199	2
Mechanical Engineers', Engineers', and Mechanics Labourers	63	0
Other Workers	6,146	23
Annealers, Softeners, Hardeners, Temperers	2	0
Art Metal Workers	6	2
Boiler Makers, Platers, and Iron Shipwrights	1,963	0
Boiler Makers' and Platers' Labourers	112	0
Brass Finishers and Turners	160	3
Card Clothing-Clothiers, Setters, and Nailers	0	0
Constructional Engineers (not Professional), Steel Erectors, Structural Iron Workers	68	0
Coppersmiths	203	0
Cutlers	19	0
Die Cutters and Sinkers	3	1
Drillers (Hand, Pneumatic or Electric)	239	1
File Cutters (Hand or Machine)	1	0
Filers	0	0
Galvanizers (not Sheets)	0	0
Gas Fitters	329	0
Grinders	21	0
Glazers, Polishers, Buffers, and Moppers	20	3
Gunsmiths and Gun Lock and Action Makers	8	0
Heating and Ventilating Engineers (so returned)	19	0
Lead Burners and Chemical Plumbers	4	0
Lock, Latch, and Key Makers; Locksmiths	2	0
Metal Spinners	1	0
Oxy-Acetylene or Electric Welders and Cutters	133	0
Picklers	1	0
Pipe Fitters	79	1
Plumbers (not Chemical Plumbers)	1,653	0
Plumbers' Labourers	58	0
Press Workers and Stampers (not Hot or Hydraulic), Drawers (not Wire or Tube)	8	6
Rivetters	180	0
Rivetters' Labourers	41	0
Roller Engravers and Block Cutters	1	0
Safe Makers	0	0
Scale and Weighing Machine-Makers, Fitters, and Adjusters	35	0
Solderers and Brazers	2	1
Tinners	0	1
Tinsmiths, Sheet Metal Workers	290	0
Tool Makers (so returned)	35	0
Tube Drawers and Welders	0	0
Wire Drawers and Makers	2	0
Wire Weavers and Wire Rope Makers	4	2
Other Skilled Workers	444	2
VIII WORKERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND ELECTRO PLATE	76	9
Employers and Managers	11	0
Foremen and Overlookers	2	0
Electro Platers, Nickel Platers	8	0
Engravers and Chasers	8	0
Goldsmiths and Gem Setters	32	2
Polishers and Scratch Brushers	6	4
Pressers, Saw Piercers, and Stampers	0	0
Silver and White Metal Smiths; Mounters	7	2
Other Skilled Workers	2	1
IX ELECTRICAL APPARATUS MAKERS AND FITTERS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED) AND ELECTRICIANS	2,939	8
Employers and Managers	132	3
Foremen and Overlookers	129	0
Accumulator Makers and Plasters	8	0
Coil Winders	8	0
Coil Insulators	0	0
Insulated Cable and Wire Machine Drivers and Setters-up	2	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	21	0
Instrument Makers and Assemblers	21	0
Electrical Engineers and Fitters; Electricians and Wiremen	2,005	4
Linemen and Cable Jointers	463	0
Other Skilled Workers	150	0
X MAKERS OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	336	8
Employers and Managers	27	3
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Scientific Instrument Makers and Repairers	12	1
Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Makers and Repairers	294	4
Other Skilled Workers	2	0
XI WORKERS IN SKINS AND LEATHER, AND MAKERS OF LEATHER AND LEATHER SUBSTITUTE GOODS (NOT BOOTS OR SHOES)	496	141
Furriers, Skinners, Tanners, and Leather Dressers	251	50
Employers and Managers	25	2
Foremen and Overlookers (including Head Warehousemen and Chief Sorters)	19	0
Furriers, Fur Sewers and Machinists	9	32
Lime and Tan Yard Workers (not Labourers)	27	1
Curriers and Leather Dressers	61	5
Enamellers, Japanners, Dyers, Stainers, and Finishers	17	5
Other Skilled Workers	93	5
Makers of Leather and Leather Substitute Goods (not Boots and Shoes)	245	91
Employers and Managers	40	2
Foremen and Overlookers	3	0
Cutters-out	5	4
Belting Makers, Sewers, and Repairers	3	3
Saddlers and Harness Makers	159	1
Makers of Bags and Trunks	12	26
Other Skilled Workers	23	55
XII TEXTILE WORKERS	885	1,105
Employers and Managers	59	7
Foremen and Overlookers: Blowing room	2	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Sorting and Blending	6	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Carding, Combing, and Drawing	12	1
Foremen and Overlookers: Spinning and Doubling (not Silk Doubling)	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Winding, Warping, Slashing, or Sizing; Silk Doubling	4	3
Foremen and Overlookers: Weaving	10	0
Foremen and Overlookers: Other or Undefined	29	14
Wool Sorters	29	21
Rag and Wool Carbonisers and Washers	12	1
Breakers, Rag Grinders, Hecklers, and Willowers	10	4
Card, Comb, and Frame Tenters (not Ring, Cap, or Flyer Frame); Box Minders	87	60
Strippers and Grinders; Card Grinders, Card Room Jobbers	11	0
Spinners and Piecers (Mule, Ring, Cap or Flyer)	46	95
Doublers and Doubling Frame Tenters (not Silk); Silk Throwsters	1	23
Winders, Reelers, Beamers, Warpers, Silk Doublers	17	123
Drawers-in and Twisters-in	12	8
Sizers, Slashers, and Tapers	0	0
Weavers	22	191
Rope Makers, Layers, and Stranders	34	23
Hosiery Frame Tenters and Machine Knitters	3	97
Hand Knitters	1	6
Lace Machine Tenters and Warp Hands	172	47
Felt Formers, Batters, and Hardeners (no Hats)	0	0
Lookers and Examiners; Burlers and Menders	27	199
Bleach Croft Workers (not Labourers)	12	0
Dyers	63	4
Scourers (Woollen Cloth, Worsted, and Hosiery), Calenderers, and Finishers	64	22
Scollopers, Clippers, and Lace Warehouse Hands	25	58
Other Skilled Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	15	7
Other Workers in Bleaching, Dyeing, Finishing etc.	15	17
Heald Knitters	0	0
Other Skilled Workers	76	73
XIII MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	3,238	5,465
Employers and Managers	368	96
Foremen and Overlookers	27	54
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Skilled	134	32
Cutters (not Hats, Gloves or Boots) Knife or Machine	40	17
Tailors; Tailors' Pressers and Machinists	1,204	1,754
Dress and Blouse Makers	5	1,920
Corset Makers and Machinists	2	36
Embroiderers and Embroidery Machinists	3	73
Milliners	1	271
Hat Formers, Plankers, Stiffeners	1	2
Hat Sewers, Finishers, Trimmers	2	7
Glove (not Knitted or Rubber)-Makers, Cutters, Sewers, and Machinists	52	423
Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers (so returned)	1,250	11
Boot, Shoe, Slipper-Clickers and Cutters	9	0
Other defined-Skilled-Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	25	14
Other Boot, etc., Factory Operatives	4	0
Clog Makers	1	1
Umbrella, Parasol-Makers, Coverers, Repairers	11	9
Sack Makers	7	6
Tarpaulin, Tent, Sail, and Other Canvass Goods-Makers, Dressers, Repairers	78	13
Sewers, Stitchers, Sewing Machinists (not elsewhere enumerated)	5	664
Other Skilled Workers	9	62
XIV MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS, AND TOBACCO	3,685	426
Makers of Foods	3,233	360
Employers and Managers	665	81
Foremen and Overlookers	60	8
Grain Millers	193	0
Bakers and Pastry Cooks (including Biscuit Makers)	1,936	147
Sugar and Sweet Boilers	35	12
Sugar Confectionery Makers, Moulders, and Coverers	12	65
Meat and Fish Curers and Smokers	12	2
Other Skilled Workers	320	45
Makers of Alcoholic Drinks	379	60
Employers and Managers	75	2
Foremen and Overlookers	37	4
Maltsters	13	1
Skilled Workers in Ale, etc., Brewing	17	0
Beer Bottlers	51	49
Cellarmen	173	4
Other Skilled Workers	13	0
Makers of Non-Alcoholic Drinks	71	5
Employers and Managers	50	0
Foremen and Overlookers	11	2
Other Skilled Workers	10	3
Makers of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff	2	1
Employers and Managers	1	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	0	1
XV WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE	9,701	245
Workers in Wood	9,226	39
Employers and Managers	423	4
Foremen and Overlookers	113	0
Basket Makers	139	21
Cabinet Makers	661	1
Carpenters	6,338	0
Coach, Carriage, Van, and Cart Builders; Body Builders	213	0
Coopers, Hoop Makers and Benders	88	1
Packing Case Makers	47	4
Pattern Makers (Wood or Undefined)	81	0
Sawyers	297	0
Shipwrights and Boat and Barge Builders (Wood)	101	0
Shop Fitters (so returned)	19	1
Walking and Umbrella Stick Makers, Benders, Dressers	0	0
Wheelwrights	306	0
Wood Carvers, Picture Frame makers	94	4
Wood Turners and Machinists	266	0
Other Skilled Workers	40	3
Upholsterers, &c	475	206
Employers and Managers	17	1
Foremen and Overlookers	4	5
Bedding and Mattress Makers	31	15
Carpet and Linoleum Planners	29	0
Upholsterers, Coach Trimmers, etc.	394	185
XVI MAKERS OF AND WORKERS IN PAPER AND CARDBOARD; BOOKBINDERS, &c	567	472
Makers of Paper and Cardboard	419	198
Employers and Managers	17	0
Foremen and Overlookers	17	2
Vatmen and Machine Men	94	0
Other Skilled Workers	291	196
Makers of Stationery and Cardboard Boxes; Book-binders and Other Workers in Paper	148	274
Employers and Managers	18	1
Foremen, Overlookers, and Form Setters	7	7
Pressers, Stampers, Scorers, and Punchers	0	14
Envelope and Paper Bag Makers	4	38
Cardboard Box Makers	7	59
Bookbinders	78	125
Other Skilled Workers	34	30
XVII PRINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS	1,903	406
Employers and Managers	257	19
Foremen and Overlookers	64	2
Compositors-Hand	266	5
Compositors-Machine Operatives	325	3
Stereotypers and Electrotypers	47	0
Process Engravers	16	0
Photographers	192	178
Lithographic Artists and Transferrers	27	4
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Minders and Setters	251	25
Letterpress or Litho Printing Machine Assistants	52	115
Printers (so returned)	304	20
Machine Rulers	17	3
Textile Printers	1	1
Wall Paper Printers	1	0
Oil or Floor Cloth Printers	0	0
Gold and Silver Blockers and Stampers, Bronzers	2	1
Other Skilled Workers	81	30
XVIII BUILDERS, BRICKLAYERS, STONE AND SLATE WORKERS; CONTRACTORS	14,964	9
Employers and Managers	1,410	6
Foremen and Gangers	545	0
Clerks of Works	73	0
Builders' Labourers	1,527	0
Bricklayers	1,608	0
Bricklayers' Labourers	89	0
Plasterers	716	0
Plasterers' Labourers	32	0
Glaziers	20	0
Slaters and Tilers	22	0
Masons; Stone Cutters, Dressers, and Carvers	3,012	1
Masons' Labourers	1,256	0
Slate Workers and Slate Masons	2	0
Platelayers	775	0
Paviours and Street Masons, Concretors and Asphalters	71	0
Well, Mine-Sinkers, Borers	10	0
Other Skilled Workers	467	2
Other Workers (mainly Navvies)	3,329	0
XIX PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	4,483	72
Employers and Managers	282	3
Foremen and Overlookers	26	0
Aerographers and Paint Sprayers	6	2
French Polishers	203	12
Japanners and Enamellers of Metal (including Stovers)	1	10
Paper Hangers	11	0
Pottery Dippers and Glazers	20	5
Pottery Painters and Decorators	29	34
Signwriters	72	0
Other Painters and Decorators	3,833	6
XX WORKERS IN OTHER MATERIALS	160	73
Workers in Rubber	42	5
Employers and Managers	9	0
Foremen and Overlookers	3	0
Mixers, Spreaders, and Moulders	1	1
Vulcanizers	20	0
Other Skilled Workers	9	4
Workers in Bone, Horn, Ivory, Celluloid, Vulcanite	29	7
Employers and Managers	0	0
Foremen and Overlookers	0	0
Turners	1	0
Other Skilled Workers	28	7
Workers in Other Materials	89	61
Employers and Managers	16	2
Foremen and Overlookers	3	2
Feather Dressers and Dyers	0	0
Drafters and Brush Makers	43	51
Other Skilled Workers	27	6
XXI WORKERS IN MIXED OR UNDEFINED MATERIALS (NOT ELSEWHERE ENUMERATED)	981	35
Makers of Musical Instruments (not Piano, &c., Case Makers)	176	2
Employers and Managers	8	1
Foremen and Overlookers	2	0
Action Makers, Fitters, and Assemblers	5	0
Piano Tuners	122	0
Other Skilled Workers	39	1
Makers of Vehicles (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	73	1
Employers and Managers	10	0
Foremen and Overlookers	5	0
Repairers of Railway Wagons and Mine Trams and Tube	22	0
Other Skilled Workers	36	1
Builders of Ships and Boats (not returned as Metal Workers or Wood Workers)	440	0
Employers and Managers	23	0
Foremen and Overlookers	16	0
Shipwrights (Material not stated)	305	0
Other Skilled Workers	96	0
Makers of Other Products	292	32
Employers and Managers	25	0
Foremen and Overlookers	1	0
Dental Mechanics	207	13
Other Surgical or Dental Instrument and Appliance Makers	7	2
Other Skilled Workers	52	17
XXII PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION	26,311	918
Railway Transport Workers	4,088	16
Railway-Officials, Stationmasters, Yard Masters, Passenger and Goods Agent	295	1
Locomotive Engine Drivers	544	0
Motormen	2	0
Locomotive Engine Firemen	547	0
Locomotive Engine Cleaners	195	0
Guards	328	0
Signalmen	471	0
Shunters, Pointsmen, and Level Crossing Men	249	12
Ticket Collectors and Examiners	75	0
Porters (including Lampmen)	1,068	2
Other Railway Transport Workers	314	1
Road Transport Workers	11,659	80
Omnibus and Tramway Proprietors, Managers and Superintendents	40	2
Livery Stable Proprietors and Managers	30	7
Motor Garage Proprietors and Managers	481	13
Haulage and Cartage Contractors and Managers; Master Carmen	287	5
Inspectors and Foremen (not Horse Foremen)	113	0
Drivers and Coachmen of Coaches, Carriages and Horse Omnibuses	75	1
Drivers of Lorries, Wagons, Vans, and Carts (Horse)	1,559	0
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Passenger	2,874	39
Drivers of Self-Propelled Vehicles-Goods	4,250	6
Tram Drivers	234	0
Van Boys and Van Guards	350	1
Omnibus and Tram Conductor	666	2
Horse Foremen, Grooms and Horse-keepers	516	4
Other Workers	184	0
Water Transport Workers	4,108	13
Ship-Owners, Managers, Brokers, and Agents	53	0
Harbour, Dock, Canal-Officials; Piermasters	47	0
Wharfingers and Master Stevedores	7	1
Navigating Officers and Pilots	435	0
Engineering Officers	302	0
Petty Officers, Seamen, and Deck Hands	1,144	0
Wireless Operators (Seagoing)	18	0
Firemen, Trimmers, Greasers, and Donkeymen	336	0
Pursers, Stewards, and Domestic Staff	387	7
Bargemen and Boatmen	379	4
Marine and Engineering Superintendents	4	0
Harbour, Dock, and Stevedoring Foremen	18	0
Lock Keepers; Bridge, Stage, and Pier Men	11	1
Stevedores	11	0
Coal Loaders and Dischargers	90	0
Other Dock Labourers	745	0
Other Workers	121	0
Other Workers in Transport and Communication	6,456	809
Employers and Managers	257	209
Foremen and Supervisors	129	26
Aviators	6	1
Postmen and Post Office Sorters	1,822	36
Wireless Operators (not Seagoing)	16	0
Other Telegraph Operators	359	128
Telephone Operators	96	310
Lift Attendants	20	16
Messengers	2,748	71
Porters (not Railway, Dock, or Domestic)	994	12
Other Workers	9	0
XXIII COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERKS)	24,615	12,581
Commercial Occupations	22,419	12,524
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of	7,932	2,567
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Coal	357	5
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	125	227
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Grocery and Provisions	1,112	270
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Milk and Dairy Products	697	126
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Meat	995	71
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Fish and Poultry	363	53
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Greengrocery	363	120
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Tobacco	258	83
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	186	20
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Ironmongery	283	18
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Boots and Shoes	266	47
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Textiles and other Clothing	859	464
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	358	137
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Furniture	236	40
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: General and Mixed Businesses	573	501
Proprietors and Managers of Retail Businesses for the sale of: Other Retail Businesses	901	385
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale Businesses	908	28
Proprietors and Managers of Wholesale and Retail Businesses	163	4
Brokers, Agents, Factors (miscellaneous, not elsewhere enumerated)	330	33
Buyers	94	96
Commercial Travellers	1,833	24
Canvassers (not Dock, Insurance, or Railway)	432	80
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing	7,134	9,171
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Coal	34	0
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Sugar Confectionery (Sweets)	26	229
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Bread and Flour Confectionery	33	664
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Grocery and Provisions	1,966	576
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Milk and Dairy Products	86	253
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Meat	1,727	180
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Fish and Poultry	152	83
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Greengrocery	114	242
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Tobacco	67	148
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries	201	302
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Ironmongery	470	138
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Boots and Shoes	195	351
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Textiles and other Clothing	845	3,425
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Paper, Stationery, Books and Periodicals	175	498
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Furniture	283	98
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: General and Mixed Businesses	136	268
Salesmen and Shop Assistants retailing: Other Retail Business	624	1,716
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale Businesses	418	116
Salesmen and Shop Assistants in Wholesale and Retail Businesses	59	21
Roundsmen and Van Salesmen	1,426	11
Costermongers and Hawkers	1,194	217
Newspapers Sellers	153	11
Advertising Agents	80	2
Other Commercial Occupations	263	143
Persons employed in Finance and Insurance	2,196	57
Company Directors (so returned)	39	4
Bankers, Bank Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	318	0
Stock Brokers	31	1
Stock Jobbers	2	0
Insurance Officials (Heads of Departments, Managers, Inspectors)	428	22
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Canvassers	981	22
Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuers	348	3
Money Lenders and Pawnbrokers	36	5
Other Finance and Insurance Occupations	13	0
XXIV PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE (EXCLUDING PROFESSIONAL MEN, CLERICAL STAFF, AND TYPISTS)	20,152	45
Public Administration	2,137	45
Civil Service Administrative, Executive, and Higher Clerical Officers	333	17
Other Civil Service Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	353	7
Local Authority Administrative and Executive Officers	329	20
Other Local Authority Officials (excluding Clerical Staff)	47	1
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Chief Constables, Inspectors, Superintendents	63	0
Police (including Dock and Railway Police): Other	1,012	0
Defence	18,015	0
Naval and Marine-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	832	0
Navy and Marines-Other Ratings	13,740	0
Army-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	324	0
Army-Other Ranks	2,792	0
Royal Air Force-Commissioned Officers (Effective)	32	0
Royal Air Force-Other Ranks	295	0
XXV PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (EXCLUDING CLERICAL STAFF)	6,910	8,326
Clergymen (Anglican Church)	732	0
Roman Catholic Priests; Monks, Nuns	129	338
Ministers of other Religious Bodies	219	2
Itinerant Preachers, Scripture Readers, Mission Workers	103	150
Church, Chapel, Cemetery-Officials	103	15
Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, Barristers	34	0
Solicitors	358	2
Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Medical Practitioners	667	43
Dental Practitioners	273	7
Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners	61	4
Midwives	0	141
Sick Nurses	67	2,674
Mental Attendants	216	240
Subordinate Medical Service	415	216
Teachers (not Music Teachers)	1,531	3,708
Teachers of Music	113	511
Professional Engineers: Civil Engineering and Surveying	373	1
Professional Engineers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	121	0
Professional Engineers: Mining Engineering	26	0
Architects	189	0
Ship Designers, Ship Surveyors, Naval Architects	22	0
Chartered, Incorporated, etc. Accountants	150	2
Analytical and Research Chemists; Assayers, Metallurgists	53	4
Laboratory Attendants	68	11
Articled Pupils, and Students in Works, Offices, Studios, etc.	282	19
Other Persons engaged in Scientific Pursuits	52	9
Authors, Editors, Journalists, Publicists	255	60
Librarians (not booksellers)	36	39
Political Association Officials	28	8
Industrial and Trade Association Officials	28	1
Social Welfare Workers	77	39
Painters, Sculptors, Engravers (Artists)	120	79
Other Professional Occupations	9	3
XXVI PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	1,592	377
Managers, Lessees of Theatres, Picture Theatres, Concert Halls, etc.	103	11
Theatrical, Film Hiring, and Variety Agents	1	0
Film Producers, Film Studio Managers	1	0
Showmen; Fair and Roundabout Proprietors and Managers	30	8
Proprietors and Managers of other Entertainments and Sports	28	4
Actors	92	112
Musicians	356	143
Stage Hands, Cinema and Limelight Operators	136	4
Race Horse Trainers; Jockeys and Stable Lads	4	0
Bookmakers	151	17
Other Occupations	690	78
XXVII PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE (INCLUDING INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS, HOTELS, &c.)	10,269	45,926
Domestic Servants (Indoor)	2,495	34,369
Game Keepers and Game Watchers	263	0
Restaurant Keepers	377	329
Lodging and Boarding House Keepers	524	2,750
Matrons (not Hospital), and Stewards in Schools and Other Institutions	43	277
Inn, Hotel-Keepers; Publicans, Beersellers	1,717	649
Barmen	360	433
Waiters	699	1,386
Restaurant and Refreshment Room Counter Hands	42	153
Washers-up and Plate Cleaners	32	6
Hall and Hotel Porters; Doorkeepers and Carriage Attendants	580	17
Laundry Workers; Washers, Ironers, Manglers; Dry Cleaners	280	2,485
Managers, Attendants of Baths and Wash-houses	29	14
Barbers, Hair Dressers, Manicurists, Chiropodists	975	574
Caretakers and Office Keepers	601	477
Charwomen, Office Cleaners	111	1,483
Carpet Beaters, Vacuum Cleaners, Window Cleaners	299	1
Chimney Sweeps	140	2
Undertakers	22	2
Others in Personal Service	680	519
XXVIII CLERKS AND DRAUGHTSMEN; TYPISTS	8,687	6,133
Secretaries and Registrars of Companies, Institutions, and Charities	191	28
Heads of Managers of Commercial Office Departments	348	30
Draughtsmen	448	39
Costing and Estimating Clerks	126	19
Typists	49	1,740
Other Clerks	7,525	4,277
XXIX WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS AND PACKERS	2,436	694
Warehousemen	601	14
Storekeepers	1,001	16
Warehouse and Storekeepers' Assistants (so returned-not Lace Warehouse Hands)	367	112
Packers: Hookers, Lappers, Makers-up and Plaiters	16	10
Packers: China and Glass Packers	18	1
Packers: Furniture Packers	107	1
Packers: Other Packers, Wrappers, Labellers, Ticketers	326	540
XXX STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, DYNAMO AND MOTOR ATTENDANTS	1,195	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Underground in Mines	5	0
Stationary Engine and Crane Drivers: Other	583	0
Boiler Firemen and Stokers	298	0
Boiler Scalers	186	0
Gas Producer Men	16	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Underground in Mines	1	0
Dynamo, Motor, and Switchboard Attendants: Other	92	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Underground in Mines	0	0
Oilers and Greasers of Engines and Machinery: Other	14	0
XXXI OTHER UNDEFINED WORKERS	23,360	1,147
Employers and Managers	37	3
Foremen and Overlookers	318	1
Time Keepers	92	7
Watchmen	255	0
Fire Brigade Officers and Men	19	0
Slingers and Riggers	53	0
Sand Blasters	4	0
Skilled Labourers (Occupation not determinable)	1,368	0
Rag, Bone, Bottle, etc., Sorters	11	91
General Labourers (so described)	12,464	29
Labourers (so described)	3,047	7
Other Unskilled Workers (Class of Work specified)	4,467	706
Out of Work (Usual Occupation not specified)	799	278
Officials (not Clerks) of Foreign Governments	3	0
All Other Occupations	423	25
XXXII RETIRED OR NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	39,378	227,436
Students in Educational Institutions, etc.	6,210	5,401
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: In the Irish Free State	9	6
Persons following an Occupation outside the United Kingdom: Elsewhere	379	69
Retired from Previous Gainful Occupation	24,126	4,155
Other Persons (no Gainful Occupation stated)	8,654	217,805

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