Persons of Working Age by Sex & 1911 Occupational Order
| Data for 1911 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Occupational Classification | Male | Female |
| Government |
275,627
|
55,907
|
| Defence |
221,290
|
|
| Professional Occupations |
413,291
|
383,005
|
| Domestic Services |
422,165
|
1,900,618
|
| Commercial Occupations |
739,019
|
156,878
|
| Transport |
1,569,312
|
32,287
|
| Agriculture |
1,306,204
|
127,779
|
| Mines & Quarries |
1,200,895
|
8,050
|
| Metals, Machines |
1,728,063
|
107,109
|
| Jewelry, Instruments |
107,797
|
25,069
|
| Building |
1,052,517
|
729
|
| Wood, Furniture |
287,332
|
35,236
|
| Brick, Cement |
144,678
|
42,178
|
| Chemicals |
152,678
|
42,572
|
| Skins, Leather |
89,729
|
31,531
|
| Paper, Prints |
245,651
|
143,930
|
| Textile Fabrics |
640,455
|
872,057
|
| Dress |
481,389
|
829,357
|
| Food, Drink |
1,017,655
|
529,339
|
| Gas, Water |
113,279
|
161
|
| Other & Undefined |
665,215
|
99,729
|
| Unoccupied |
2,517,559
|
11,364,789
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1911 | Great Britain Historical GIS Project |
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All males and females at ages 10 years and upwards, categorised by gender and the system of 23 occupational 'Orders' used by the 1911 Census of Population (which here include 'Without Specified Occupations or Unoccupied' as Order 23). Note that a breakdown by age as well as sex and occupation is also available.