1951 Census of Scotland, Occupations and Industries (with some particulars of (a) the extent to which perple live in one area but work in another, and (b) occupations in relation to school leaving age). (Laid before Parliament pursuant to Section 4 (1), Census Act, 1920), Table 13 : " Industry of Occupied Population by place of work for Cities, Counties and Large Burghs".

List Scotland Dep East Lothian ScoCnty  
Industry Males.
[1]
Females.
[2]
Total - All industries 14,870 Show data context 4,773 Show data context
Employers 795 Show data context 110 Show data context
Employees 13,457 Show data context 4,484 Show data context
Managers - general managers, directors, etc. 39 Show data context 1 Show data context
Managers - of branch or primary departments 226 Show data context 53 Show data context
Managers - of office or subsidiary departments 34 Show data context 10 Show data context
Operatives - in Social Classes I and II 930 Show data context 608 Show data context
Operatives - others 12,228 Show data context 3,812 Show data context
Working on own account. 618 Show data context 179 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Articled clerks and apprentices. 924 Show data context 47 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Part-time workers. 29 Show data context 379 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Unpaid assistants. 13 Show data context 23 Show data context
Married women (included in Total) 0 Show data context 1,071 Show data context
I. AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING 3,840 Show data context 797 Show data context
1. Agriculture and horticulture 3,643 Show data context 796 Show data context
2. Forestry 33 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. Fishing 164 Show data context 1 Show data context
II. MINING AND QUARRYING 3,012 Show data context 15 Show data context
10. Coal mining 2,902 Show data context 14 Show data context
11. Iron ore mining and quarrying 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
12. Stone quarrying and mining 106 Show data context 0 Show data context
13. Slate quarrying and mining 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. Clay, sand, gravel and chalk pits 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
19. Other mining and quarrying 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
III. CERAMICS, GLASS, CEMENT, ETC. 116 Show data context 1 Show data context
20. Bricks and fireclay goods 103 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. China and earthenware (lncl. glazed tiles) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. Glass (other than containers) 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
23. Glass containers 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
24. Cement 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
29. Other non-metalliferous mining manufactures 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
IV. CHEMICALS AND ALLIED TRADES 54 Show data context 8 Show data context
30. Coke ovens and by-product works 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
31. Chemicals and Dyes 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
32. Pharmaceutical, toilet preparations, etc. 31 Show data context 3 Show data context
33. Explosives and Fireworks 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
34. Paint and varnish 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
35. Soap, candles, polishes, ink, matches 12 Show data context 3 Show data context
36. Mineral oil refining 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
39. Other oils, greases, glue, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
V. METAL MANUFACTURE 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
40. Blast furnaces 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
41. Iron, steel melting, rolling, etc., n.e.s. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
42. Iron foundries 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
43. Sheets and tinplate 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
44. Iron and steel tubes 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
49. Non-ferrous metals smelting, rolling, etc. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
VI. ENGINEERING, SHIPBUILDING AND ELECTRICAL GOODS 308 Show data context 40 Show data context
50. Shipbuilding and ship repairing 54 Show data context 3 Show data context
51. Marine engineering 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
52. Agricultural machinery (except tractors) 45 Show data context 2 Show data context
53. Boilers and boilerhouse plant 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
54. Machine tools and engineers' small tools 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
55. Stationary engines 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
56. Textile machinery and accessories 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
57. Ordnance and Small Arms 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
58. Constructional engineering 189 Show data context 33 Show data context
69. Other non-electrical engineering 12 Show data context 1 Show data context
70. Electrical machinery 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
71. Electrical wires and cables 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
72. Telegraph and telephone apparatus 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
73. Wireless apparatus and gramophones 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
74. Wireless valves and electric lamps 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
75. Batteries and accumulators 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
79. Other electrical goods 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
VII. VEHICLES 308 Show data context 22 Show data context
80. Manufacture of motor vehicles and cycles 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
81. Motor repairers and garage 271 Show data context 22 Show data context
82. Manufacture and Repair of Aircraft 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
83. Manufacture of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles and Aircraft 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
84. Railway locomotive shops 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
85. Other locomotive manufacture 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
86. Manufacture and repair of wagons, etc. 14 Show data context 0 Show data context
89. Carts, perambulators, etc. 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
VIII. METAL GOODS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED 63 Show data context 4 Show data context
90. Tools and cutlery 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
91. Bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nails, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
92. Iron and steel forgings, n.e.s. 55 Show data context 0 Show data context
95. Wire and wire manufactures 6 Show data context 3 Show data context
94. Hollow-ware 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
95. Brass manufactures 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
99. Metal industries not elsewhere specified 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
IX. PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, JEWELLERY, ETC. 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
100. Scientific, etc. instruments, etc. 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
101. Manufacture and repair of watches, etc. 6 Show data context 0 Show data context
102. Jewellery; refining of precious metals 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
103. Musical instruments 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
X. TEXTILES 92 Show data context 309 Show data context
110. Cotton spinning, doubling, etc. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
111. Cotton weaving, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
112. Woollen and worsted 60 Show data context 136 Show data context
113. Rayon, nylon, etc., production 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
114. Rayon, nylon, etc., weaving and silk 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
115. Linen and soft hemp 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
116. Jute 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
117. Rope, twine and net 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
118. Hosiery, and other knitted goods 28 Show data context 170 Show data context
119. Lace 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
120. Carpets 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
121. Narrow fabrics 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
122. Made-up textiles 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
123. Textile finishing, etc. 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
129. Other textile industries 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
XI. LEATHER, LEATHER GOODS AND FUR 28 Show data context 7 Show data context
130. Leather (tanning, dressing); fellmongery 20 Show data context 5 Show data context
131. Leather goods 8 Show data context 2 Show data context
132. Fur 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
XII. CLOTHING 66 Show data context 66 Show data context
140. Tailoring 20 Show data context 45 Show data context
141. Dressmaking 0 Show data context 18 Show data context
142. Overalls, shirts, underwear, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
143. Hats, caps and millinery 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
147. Dress industries not elsewhere specified 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
148. Manufacture of boots, shoes, etc. 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
149. Repair of boots and shoes 42 Show data context 1 Show data context
XIII. FOOD, DRINK AND TOBACCO 419 Show data context 105 Show data context
150. Grain milling 25 Show data context 2 Show data context
151. Bread and flour confectionery 157 Show data context 17 Show data context
152. Biscuits 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
153. Meat and meat products 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
154. Milk products 12 Show data context 15 Show data context
155. Sugar and glucose 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
156. Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
157. Preserving of fruit and vegetables 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
162. Food industries not elsewhere specified 11 Show data context 12 Show data context
163. Brewing and malting 168 Show data context 48 Show data context
164. Wholesale bottling 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
168. Other drink industries 13 Show data context 6 Show data context
169. Tobacco 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
XIV. MANUFACTURES OF WOOD AND CORK 311 Show data context 16 Show data context
170. Timber 88 Show data context 7 Show data context
171. Furniture and upholstery 25 Show data context 1 Show data context
172. Shop and office fitting 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
173. Wooden containers and baskets 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
179. Miscellaneous wood and cork manufactures 197 Show data context 8 Show data context
XV. PAPER AND PRINTING 26 Show data context 7 Show data context
180. Paper and board 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
181. Wallpaper 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
182. Cardboard boxes, cartons, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
183. Manufactures of paper and board n. e. s. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
186. Printing, publishing, papers, periodicals 13 Show data context 6 Show data context
189. Other printing, publishing, etc. 9 Show data context 0 Show data context
XVI. OTHER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES 52 Show data context 10 Show data context
190. Rubber 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
191. Linoleum, leather cloth, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
192. Brushes and brooms 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
193. Toys, games and sports requisites 27 Show data context 8 Show data context
194. Miscellaneous stationers' goods 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
195. Production and printing of cinema films 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
199. Miscellaneous manufacturing industries 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
XVII. BUILDING AND CONTRACTING 1,491 Show data context 33 Show data context
200. Building 1,280 Show data context 22 Show data context
201. Electric wiring and contracting 37 Show data context 4 Show data context
202. Civil engineering contracting 174 Show data context 7 Show data context
XVIII. GAS, ELECTRICITY AND WATER 88 Show data context 17 Show data context
210. Gas 71 Show data context 13 Show data context
211. Electricity 9 Show data context 3 Show data context
212. Water 8 Show data context 1 Show data context
XIX. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION 770 Show data context 99 Show data context
220. Railways 338 Show data context 2 Show data context
221. Tramway and omnibus service 60 Show data context 9 Show data context
222. Other road passenger transport 28 Show data context 8 Show data context
223. Goods transport by road 185 Show data context 14 Show data context
224. Sea transport 20 Show data context 0 Show data context
225. Port, river and canal transport 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
226. Harbour, dock, canal, etc. service 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
227. Air transport 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
228. Postal, telegraph, wireless communication 126 Show data context 66 Show data context
238. Other transport and communication 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
239. Storage 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
XX. DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES 1,135 Show data context 809 Show data context
240. Dealing in coal, builders' materials, etc. 160 Show data context 22 Show data context
241. Dealing in other industrial materials 29 Show data context 3 Show data context
242. Wholesale distribution of food and drink 46 Show data context 27 Show data context
243. Retail distribution of food and drink 558 Show data context 324 Show data context
244. Wholesale distribution of non-food goods 49 Show data context 5 Show data context
245. Retail distribution of non-food goods 259 Show data context 351 Show data context
246. Retail sales of sweets, tobacco, papers 34 Show data context 77 Show data context
XXI. INSURANCE, BANKING AND FINANCE 111 Show data context 34 Show data context
250. Insurance, banking and finance 111 Show data context 34 Show data context
XXII. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE 1,189 Show data context 147 Show data context
260. National government service 855 Show data context 50 Show data context
265. Local government service 334 Show data context 97 Show data context
XXIII. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 535 Show data context 801 Show data context
270. Accountancy 6 Show data context 7 Show data context
271. Education 219 Show data context 324 Show data context
272. Law 27 Show data context 39 Show data context
273. Medical and dental services 199 Show data context 413 Show data context
274. Religion 65 Show data context 7 Show data context
279. Other professional and business services 19 Show data context 11 Show data context
XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 844 Show data context 1,420 Show data context
280. Theatres, cinemas, etc. 23 Show data context 27 Show data context
281. Sport, other recreations and betting 124 Show data context 32 Show data context
285. Catering, hotels, etc. 367 Show data context 513 Show data context
286. Laundries 32 Show data context 85 Show data context
287. Dry cleaning, job dyeing, etc. 3 Show data context 5 Show data context
288. Hairdressing and manicure 29 Show data context 31 Show data context
290. Private domestic service (resident) 41 Show data context 422 Show data context
291. Private domestic service (non-resident) 182 Show data context 250 Show data context
299. Other services 43 Show data context 55 Show data context
NOT STATED AND ILL-DEFINED INDUSTRY 1 Show data context 5 Show data context

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