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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hornsey 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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TABLE 0. BOROUGH OF HORNSEY. OCCUPATIONS BY SEX OF PERSONS AGED 12 YEARS AND OVER IN 1921.
| Occupation. | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Occupations | 317 | 15 |
| Makers of Bricks and Pottery | 61 | 17 |
| Workers in Chemical Processes | 68 | 7 |
| Metal Workers | 1,552 | 56 |
| Workers in Precious Metals and Electro-plate | 207 | 16 |
| Electrical Apparatus Makers and Fitters | 453 | 29 |
| Makers of Watches and Scientific Instruments | 188 | 9 |
| Workers in Skins and Leather | 115 | 38 |
| Textile Workers | 44 | 60 |
| Makers of Textile Goods and Articles of Dress | 511 | 1,206 |
| Makers of Foods, Drinks and Tobacco | 276 | 113 |
| Workers in Wood and Furniture | 862 | 31 |
| Makers of and Workers in Paper | 858 | 161 |
| Builders, Stone and Slate Workers | 665 | 4 |
| Painters and Decorators | 514 | 6 |
| Workers in other Materials | 58 | 24 |
| Workers in Mixed or Undefined Materials | 326 | 62 |
| Persons employed in Transport and Communication | 2,699 | 308 |
| Commercial, Finance and Insurance Occupations | 5,222 | 1,330 |
| Persons employed in Public Administration and Defence | 1,690 | 797 |
| Professional Occupations | 1,835 | 1,665 |
| Persons employed in Entertainments and Sport | 212 | 100 |
| Persons engaged in Personal Service | 673 | 5,178 |
| Clerks and Draughtsmen | 5,335 | 3,870 |
| Warehousemen, Storekeepers and Packers | 502 | 165 |
| Stationary Engine Drivers, etc. | 86 | — |
| Other and Undefined Workers | 838 | 48 |
| Retired or not Gainfully Occupied | 4,247 | 27,371 |