Persons of Working Age by Sex & 1951 Occupational Order
| Data for 1951 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 Occupational Classification | Male | Female |
| Fishermen |
2
|
0
|
| Agriculture |
267
|
15
|
| Mining & Quarrying |
4,868
|
0
|
| Ceramics, Glass, Cement, etc |
20
|
4
|
| Coal, Gas, Chemicals |
15
|
6
|
| Metal Manufacturing, Engineering |
1,420
|
425
|
| Textiles |
1,305
|
1,473
|
| Leather, Fur |
111
|
18
|
| Textile Goods, Dress |
40
|
632
|
| Food, Drink, Tobacco |
77
|
17
|
| Wood, Cane & Cork |
191
|
6
|
| Paper, Printing |
74
|
117
|
| Other Products |
21
|
8
|
| Building |
794
|
1
|
| Painters & Decorators |
167
|
2
|
| Administrators, Directors, Managers |
217
|
19
|
| Transport |
660
|
63
|
| Commerce, Finance |
847
|
500
|
| Professional, Technical |
315
|
281
|
| Defence |
124
|
13
|
| Entertainment & Sport |
46
|
4
|
| Personal Service |
250
|
580
|
| Clerks, Typists, etc |
356
|
395
|
| Warehousemen, Storekeepers, etc. |
253
|
152
|
| Stationery Engine Drivers, Stokers |
345
|
0
|
| Workers in Unskilled Occupations |
749
|
343
|
| Other & Undefined |
87
|
8
|
| Retired or Not Gainfully Occupied |
1,672
|
10,405
|
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