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Acton 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BOROUGH.
There are no particular industries carried on in the Borough which to any extent affect
the public health prejudicially. It is of interest to note that a large number of residents
are engaged in work upon the railways. This necessitates residence in the neighbourhood and
is an important factor in the local housing situation.
The following table gives for each sex the principal occupations as ascertained at the
1931 Census.
The numbers and percentages engaged in the various occupations mentioned are also
given:—
Total Population (over 14 years of age) : Males, 75,794 ; Females, 85,493.
Males.
| Occupation. | Number. | Percentage. |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Workers (Railways, &c.) | 12,705 | 17 % |
| Commercial and Financial (Shop Assistants, itc.) | 8,771 | 11 „ |
| Personal Service (Waiters, Hairdressers, &c.) | 7,378 | 10" |
| Metal Workers | 4,565 | 6" |
| Clerks and Typists | 5,241 | 7„ |
| Wood and Furniture Workers | 2,972 | 4 „ |
| Public Administration and Defence | 1,600 | 2 „ |
| Unoccupied and Retired | 6,360 | 8„ |
| All other Occupations | 26,202 | 35 „ |
| Total | 75,794 | 100 % |
Females.
| Occupation. | Number. | Percentage. |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Service (Domestic, Waitresses, &e.) | 15,427 | 18 % |
| Makers of Textiles | 5,607 | 7 „ |
| Clerks and Typists | 5,960 | 7 „ |
| Commercial and Financial | 3,248 | |
| Professional Occupations (excluding Typists) | 2,809 | 3„ |
| Unoccupied and Retired | 44,219 | 52 „ |
| All other Occupations | 8,223 | 9„ |
| Total | 85,493 | 100 % |