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Greenwich 1925

The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1925

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Occupations of Greenwich Residents (Aged 12 years and over).

Occupation.Males.Females.
I.Fishermen1-
II.Agricultural Occupations : Gardeners, Nurse-rymen, Farm Servants, Labourers21519
III.Mining and Quarrying Occupations17-
IV.Workers in the Treatment of Non-Metalliferous Mine and Quarry Products (excluding workers in gas works)5020
V.Makers of Bricks, Pottery and Glass18225
VI.Workers in Chemical Processes : Makers of Paints, Oils, etc.41240
VII.Metal Workers (not Electro-platers or Precious Metals)4,622437
VIII.Workers in Precious Metals and Electro-plate148
IX.Electrical Apparatus Makers and Fitters and Electricians1,812653
X.Makers of Watches, Clocks and Scientific Instruments1964
XI.Workers in Skins and Leather, etc.11026
XII.Textile Workers51133
XIII.Makers of Textile Goods and Articles of Dress2891,014
XIV.Makers of Foods, Drinks and Tobacco391269
XV.Workers in Wood and Furniture1,18581
XVI.Makers of and Workers in Paper: Printers, Bookbinders281173
XVII.Builders, Bricklayers, Stone and Slate Workers1,0192
XVIII.Painters and Decorators6429
XIX.Workers in other Materials13651
XX.Workers in Mixed or Undefined Materials390106
XXIPersons employed in Gas, Water and Electricity Undertaking6457
XXII.Persons employed in Transport, Communica-tion, Railways, Omnibus, Tramways, Drivers, Bargemen, Stevedores, Dock Labourers, etc.4,465220
XXIII.Commercial, Finance and Insurance Occupa-tions (excluding Clerks)2,2841,084
XXIV.Persons employed in Public Administration and Defence (excluding Professional Men, and
Typists)2,468308
XXV.Professional Occupations (excluding Clerical Staff)9281,178
XXVI.Persons employed in Entertainments and Sport10954
XXVII.Persons engaged in Personal Service : Domestic Servants, Charwomen, Publicans, Barmen, etc.8474,325
XXVIII.Clerks and Draughtsmen (not Civil Service or Local Authority)1,5191,698
XXIX.Warehousemen, Storekeepers and Packers521345
XXX.Stationary Engine Drivers, Dynamos and Motor Attendants695
XXXI.Other and Undefined Workers: General Labourers, etc.5,245289
31,74112,578
44,319