Fifth Census of Canada 1911 - IPUMS Subset
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17. Chief occupation or trade
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0000 | Farmer, n. s. |
| 0001 | Farmer's son |
| 0002 | Market and truck gardener |
| 0003 | Rancher-ranchman |
| 0004 | Fruit farmer, n. s. |
| 0005 | Gardener, n. s. |
| 0006 | Grain raiser |
| 0007 | Grape grower |
| 0008 | Apple grower |
| 0009 | Agriculturist, n. s. |
| 0010 | Tobacco grower |
| 0011 | Peach grower |
| 0012 | Florist |
| 0013 | Hop grower |
| 0014 | Nurseryman |
| 0015 | Orchardist, n. s. |
| 0016 | Apiarist |
| 0017 | Cattle raiser |
| 0018 | Cowboy |
| 0020 | Stock raiser, n. s. |
| 0021 | Sheep raiser |
| 0022 | Horse breeder |
| 0023 | Dairyman or dairy farmer |
| 0024 | Poultry raiser |
| 0025 | Dog raiser |
| 0026 | Creamery employee |
| 0027 | Ditcher and drainer |
| 0028 | Harvesting machinery operator |
| 0029 | Threshing machine operator |
| 0030 | Winery employee |
| 0101 | Contractor |
| 0102 | Builder, n. s. |
| 0103 | Carpenter |
| 0104 | Bricklayer |
| 0105 | Mason, n. s. |
| 0106 | Elevator builder |
| 0107 | Concrete building construction |
| 0108 | Cement worker |
| 0109 | Stone mason |
| 0110 | Stone cutter |
| 0111 | Monument and tombstone builder |
| 0112 | Painter |
| 0113 | Paperhanger |
| 0114 | Gilder |
| 0115 | Glazier |
| 0116 | Decorator and frescoer |
| 0117 | Cornice and skylight builder |
| 0118 | Awning and shade fitter |
| 0119 | Sign painter |
| 0120 | Pipe-fitter |
| 0121 | Plumber |
| 0122 | Stem fitter |
| 0123 | Electrician |
| 0124 | Gas fitter |
| 0125 | Boiler and heater setter |
| 0126 | Heating and ventilation worker |
| 0127 | Hollow tile and fireproofing worker |
| 0128 | Roofer, metal |
| 0129 | Roofer, other |
| 0130 | Tinsmith |
| 0131 | Structural iron worker |
| 0132 | Plasterer |
| 0133 | Mortar maker |
| 0134 | Sewer builder |
| 0135 | Sidewalk builder |
| 0136 | Asphalt worker and waterproofer |
| 0137 | Tile setter |
| 0138 | Cellar and excavation worker |
| 0139 | Foundation worker |
| 0140 | Graders |
| 0142 | House mover |
| 0143 | House wrecker |
| 0144 | Pump repairer |
| 0200 | Apartment house employee |
| 0201 | Chauffeur (private) |
| 0202 | Charwoman, n. s. |
| 0203 | Club servant |
| 0204 | Domestic, n. s. |
| 0205 | Janitor, n. s. |
| 0206 | Hotel employee |
| 0207 | House cleaner |
| 0208 | Housekeeper |
| 0209 | House servant |
| 0210 | Seamstress |
| 0211 | Laundress, n. s. |
| 0212 | Laundry worker |
| 0213 | Nurse (children's) |
| 0214 | Nurse (sick) |
| 0215 | Office building employee |
| 0216 | Porter, n. s. |
| 0217 | Restaurant employee |
| 0218 | Saloon keeper |
| 0219 | Lunch room keeper |
| 0220 | Sanitarium employee |
| 0221 | Servant |
| 0222 | Stable employee (livery) |
| 0223 | Stable employee (private) |
| 0224 | Valet |
| 0225 | Watchman |
| 0226 | Works out, n. s. |
| 0227 | Asylum attendant |
| 0228 | Hospital employee |
| 0229 | Infirmary employee |
| 0230 | Bath-house employee |
| 0231 | Garbage and ashman |
| 0232 | Bootblack |
| 0233 | Shoe repairer |
| 0234 | Clothing cleaner and mender |
| 0235 | Furniture repairer |
| 0236 | Umbrella mender |
| 0237 | Barber |
| 0238 | Employment agency (house servants) |
| 0239 | Manicure |
| 0240 | Masseuse |
| 0241 | Chiropodist |
| 0242 | Undertaker |
| 0243 | Sexton |
| 0244 | Cemetery employee |
| 0245 | Companion, amanuensis, private secretary |
| 0246 | Personal service, n. s. |
| 0247 | Institution employee, n. s. |
| 0248 | Cook, n. s. |
| 0249 | Boarding-house employee |
| 0250 | Resort, road house, etc., employee |
| 0251 | Ice cream and soda water seller |
| 0252 | Engineer and fireman (not in factory) |
| 0253 | Repairer and mender, n. s. |
| 0254 | Guide |
| 0255 | Messenger, n. s. |
| 0256 | Detectives, private |
| 0300 | Army |
| 0301 | Boiler inspector |
| 0302 | Building inspector (Dominion) |
| 0303 | Canal employee |
| 0304 | Coast and geodetic survey |
| 0305 | Commissary department |
| 0306 | Court officer (Dominion) |
| 0307 | Custom House (inside) |
| 0308 | Custom House(outside) |
| 0309 | Dock and wharf employee |
| 0310 | Food inspector, n. s. |
| 0311 | Gas meter inspector |
| 0312 | Geological survey |
| 0313 | Government employee, n. s. (dominion) |
| 0314 | Grain inspector |
| 0315 | Meat inspector |
| 0316 | Immigration office (inside) |
| 0317 | Immigration office (outside) |
| 0318 | Inspector. n. s. |
| 0319 | Inland revenue department (inside) |
| 0320 | Inland revenue department (outside) |
| 0321 | Judiciary |
| 0322 | Land agent |
| 0323 | Life saving service |
| 0324 | Light-house service |
| 0325 | Militia |
| 0326 | Navy |
| 0327 | Official, n. s. |
| 0328 | Ordnance |
| 0329 | Police (dominion) |
| 0330 | Post office employee (outside) |
| 0331 | Post office, r. f. d. |
| 0332 | Post office (railway mail) |
| 0333 | Public works employee (outside) |
| 0334 | Secret service |
| 0335 | Steamboat inspection |
| 0336 | Weather and meteorological bureau |
| 0337 | Weights and measures |
| 0338 | County officer, n. s. |
| 0339 | Court officer (provincial) |
| 0340 | Education board employee |
| 0341 | Forestry department employee |
| 0342 | Forest ranger |
| 0343 | Government employee, n. s. (provincial) |
| 0344 | Highway and road worker (Provincial) |
| 0345 | Jail officer and employee |
| 0346 | Matron |
| 0347 | Municipal officer, n. s. |
| 0348 | Recorder |
| 0349 | School (parochial or separate) |
| 0351 | School (public) |
| 0352 | Assessor |
| 0353 | Building inspector (city) |
| 0354 | Court officer (city) |
| 0355 | Court officer (police) |
| 0356 | Detective department (city) |
| 0357 | Fire department employee |
| 0358 | Health department (city) |
| 0359 | Justice of the peace |
| 0360 | Police (municipal) |
| 0361 | Plumbing inspector |
| 0362 | Sewer department |
| 0363 | Street cleaning |
| 0364 | Waterworks employee |
| 0365 | Highway and street worker (city) |
| 0366 | City employee n. s. |
| 0367 | Post office employee (inside) |
| 0368 | Public works employee (inside) |
| 0369 | Library employee |
| 0370 | Public park employee |
| 0371 | Government employee, N.S. (foreign) |
| 0372 | Market employee |
| 0400 | Cannery employee, n. s. |
| 0401 | Canner (fish) |
| 0402 | Canner (lobster) |
| 0403 | Canner (oysters) |
| 0404 | Curer and smoker |
| 0405 | Pickler (fish) |
| 0406 | Pickler (shell fish) |
| 0407 | Fisherman, n. s. |
| 0408 | Fisherman (fish) |
| 0409 | Fisherman (crabs) |
| 0410 | Fisherman (clams) |
| 0411 | Fisherman (lobster and shrimp) |
| 0412 | Fisherman (oysters) |
| 0413 | Fisherman (shells) |
| 0414 | Trawler |
| 0415 | Whaler |
| 0417 | Fish hatchery employee |
| 0418 | Net and tackle maker |
| 0419 | Game hunter |
| 0420 | Hunter, n. s. |
| 0421 | Trapper |
| 0422 | Planter (shell fish) |
| 0423 | Fisherman (seals) |
| 0500 | Barker |
| 0501 | Boom worker |
| 0502 | Bush ranger |
| 0503 | Chopper |
| 0504 | Cutter |
| 0505 | Hewer |
| 0506 | River driver |
| 0507 | Woodsman, n. s. |
| 0508 | Timber worker |
| 0509 | Tie cutter |
| 0510 | Saw mill worker |
| 0511 | Pulp wood worker |
| 0512 | Forester |
| 0513 | Contractor, logs |
| 0514 | Contractor, ties |
| 0515 | Lumber camp employee |
| 0550 | Box maker |
| 0551 | Butter tub and cheese box maker |
| 0552 | Cigar box maker |
| 0553 | Wood basket maker |
| 0554 | Furniture factory employee |
| 0555 | Cabinet maker |
| 0556 | Carver |
| 0557 | Chair and table maker |
| 0558 | Veneer maker |
| 0559 | Wood trim maker |
| 0560 | Wood worker, n. s. |
| 0561 | Coffin maker |
| 0562 | Frame maker |
| 0563 | Handle maker |
| 0564 | Hoop maker |
| 0565 | Oar maker |
| 0566 | Spar maker |
| 0567 | Spoke factory employee |
| 0568 | Stave factory employee |
| 0569 | Tub and pail maker |
| 0570 | Wheel maker |
| 0571 | Turner (wood) |
| 0572 | Hardwood worker, n. s. |
| 0573 | Door factory employee |
| 0574 | Dish factory employee |
| 0575 | Cooper |
| 0576 | Excelsior mill employee |
| 0577 | Fibre mill employee |
| 0578 | Lath mill employee |
| 0579 | Molding mill employee |
| 0580 | Planing mill employee |
| 0581 | Shingle mill employee |
| 0582 | Sash and blind factory employee |
| 0583 | Joinerwork |
| 0584 | Dry kiln worker |
| 0585 | Lumber yard employee, n. s. |
| 0586 | Cork and bung maker |
| 0600 | Agricultural implement and plow maker |
| 0601 | Agricultural machinery maker |
| 0602 | Aluminum works employee |
| 0603 | Asbestos mill employee |
| 0604 | Brickyard employee |
| 0605 | Cement works employee |
| 0606 | Clay worker, n. s. |
| 0607 | Coppermill employee |
| 0608 | Emery and carborundum works employee |
| 0609 | Flax mill employee |
| 0610 | Mica works employee |
| 0611 | Gold and silver refiner and worker |
| 0612 | Pulpmill employee |
| 0613 | Glass works employee |
| 0614 | Hemp and jute mill employee |
| 0615 | Iron and steel mill employee. |
| 0616 | Tannery employee |
| 0617 | Automobile works employee |
| 0618 | Bicycle and parts factory employee |
| 0619 | Wagon parts and fittings maker |
| 0620 | Metal wheel works employee |
| 0621 | Axe works employee |
| 0622 | Cutlery maker |
| 0623 | File maker |
| 0624 | Tool factory employee |
| 0625 | Axle maker |
| 0626 | Bolt, nut and screw maker |
| 0627 | Bell foundry employee |
| 0628 | Belt factory employee (leather and rubber) |
| 0629 | Leather worker |
| 0630 | Rubber factory employee |
| 0631 | Rubber tire maker |
| 0632 | Blacksmith |
| 0633 | Boilermaker |
| 0634 | Brass finisher |
| 0635 | Brass founder |
| 0636 | Pipe mill employee |
| 0637 | Iron foundry employee, n. s. |
| 0638 | Core maker, n. s. |
| 0639 | Bridge and elevator works employee |
| 0640 | Engine builder (gas and gasoline) |
| 0641 | Engine builder (steam) |
| 0642 | Frog and switch shop employee |
| 0643 | Gun and pistol works employee (armory) |
| 0644 | Iron and steel worker |
| 0645 | Rolling mill employee |
| 0646 | Sewing machine factory employee |
| 0647 | Scale maker |
| 0648 | Stove and furnace maker |
| 0649 | Tin plate mill employee |
| 0650 | Tube mill employee. |
| 0651 | Typewriter factory employee |
| 0652 | Wire, rod and plate mill employee (brass and copper) |
| 0653 | Wire, rod and plate mill employee (iron and steel) |
| 0654 | Loom builder |
| 0655 | Galvanizer |
| 0656 | Hardware factory employee |
| 0657 | Instrument maker |
| 0658 | Lock maker |
| 0659 | Locksmith |
| 0660 | Machinist |
| 0661 | Machine tool maker |
| 0662 | Metal novelty and toy maker |
| 0663 | Metal worker, n. s. |
| 0664 | Millwright |
| 0665 | Mining machinery builder |
| 0666 | Model maker |
| 0667 | Needle and pin maker |
| 0668 | Plater and polisher (all metals) |
| 0669 | Sewing machine repairers |
| 0670 | Tool, die, and jig maker |
| 0671 | Typewriter repairer |
| 0672 | Watch factory employee |
| 0673 | Wire fencing maker |
| 0674 | Clock factory employee |
| 0675 | Bottle blower and finisher |
| 0676 | Chinaware maker |
| 0677 | Tile and terra cotta works employee |
| 0678 | Pump maker |
| 0679 | Pottery and porcelain works employee |
| 0680 | Cotton mill employee |
| 0681 | Cotton spinner |
| 0682 | Cotton weaver |
| 0683 | Linen mill employee |
| 0684 | Shoddy mill employee |
| 0685 | Silk mill employee |
| 0686 | Textile worker, n. s. |
| 0687 | Thread mill employee. |
| 0688 | Woolen mill employee, n. s. |
| 0689 | Woolen spinner |
| 0690 | Woolen weaver |
| 0691 | Electric power co. employee |
| 0692 | Engineer and fireman (elec. lt. and power) |
| 0693 | Engineer and fireman (mills) |
| 0694 | Gas works employee |
| 0695 | Pattern maker |
| 0696 | Paper mill employee |
| 0697 | Electrical supply factory employee |
| 0698 | Cordage and twine mill employee |
| 0699 | Factory employee, n. s. |
| 0700 | Acid works employee |
| 0701 | Alkali works employee |
| 0702 | Chemical factory and laboratory worker |
| 0703 | Drug manufacturer |
| 0704 | Patent medicine maker |
| 0705 | Powder and explosive worker |
| 0706 | Vinegar and pickle maker |
| 0707 | Ammunition factory employee |
| 0708 | Carbide worker |
| 0709 | Fireworks factory employee |
| 0710 | Bleachery employee |
| 0711 | Dyers and cleaners |
| 0712 | Paint and color maker |
| 0713 | Awning and tent maker |
| 0714 | Bag and sack maker |
| 0715 | Blanket and quilt maker |
| 0716 | Clothing factory employee (men's) |
| 0717 | Clothing factory employee (women's) |
| 0718 | Collar and shirt factory employee |
| 0719 | Felt maker |
| 0720 | Garment worker, n. s. |
| 0721 | Hosiery and underwear mill employee (knit) |
| 0722 | Mat, rug and carpet factory employee |
| 0723 | Mattress and hammock maker |
| 0724 | Baker |
| 0725 | Bottler |
| 0726 | Brewery and malthouse employee |
| 0727 | Butter factory employee |
| 0728 | Candy factory employee |
| 0729 | Food products, n. s. |
| 0730 | Cannery (fruit) employee |
| 0731 | Cannery (meats) employee |
| 0732 | Cannery (vegetables) employee |
| 0733 | Cheese factory employee |
| 0734 | Coffee and spice mill employee |
| 0735 | Confectionery and ice cream maker |
| 0736 | Cotton seed oil mill employee |
| 0737 | Cracker and biscuit factory employee |
| 0738 | Flour mill employee |
| 0739 | Glue works employee |
| 0740 | Ice factory employee |
| 0741 | Liquor distilling and rectifying |
| 0742 | Meat packer (not pork) |
| 0743 | Milk and cream products |
| 0744 | Pork packing factory employee |
| 0745 | Poultry and game dresser |
| 0746 | Soap and candle maker |
| 0747 | Soda and aerated water maker |
| 0748 | Stock yard employee |
| 0749 | Sugar refinery worker |
| 0750 | Tobacco and cigar worker |
| 0752 | Boot and shoe factory employee |
| 0753 | Boot and shoe maker (cobbler) |
| 0754 | Hat factory employee |
| 0755 | Glove maker |
| 0756 | Leather goods maker |
| 0757 | Straw hat factory employee |
| 0758 | Tailor |
| 0759 | Rubber clothing and shoe factory employee |
| 0760 | Basket maker, n. s. |
| 0761 | Broom and brush maker |
| 0762 | Match and toothpick factory employee |
| 0763 | Harness maker |
| 0764 | Buggy and carriage top and trimming maker |
| 0765 | Factory employee, n. s. |
| 0766 | Card factory employee |
| 0768 | Paper box and bag maker |
| 0769 | Wall paper maker |
| 0770 | Button factory employee |
| 0771 | Celluloid factory employee |
| 0772 | Lens and optical goods maker |
| 0773 | Musical instrument maker |
| 0774 | Piano and organ builder |
| 0775 | Picture frame maker |
| 0776 | Picture and statuary maker |
| 0777 | Show case maker |
| 0778 | Surgical and orthopedic instrument maker |
| 0779 | Camera and photographic goods maker |
| 0780 | Fancy goods and notions maker |
| 0781 | Jewelry and gem worker |
| 0782 | Ivory worker |
| 0783 | Feather and artificial flower maker |
| 0784 | Fringe and tassel maker |
| 0785 | Lace and embroidery maker |
| 0786 | Dressmaker |
| 0787 | Milliner |
| 0788 | Neckwear maker |
| 0789 | White wear maker |
| 0790 | Furrier |
| 0791 | Umbrella maker |
| 0792 | Upholsterer |
| 0793 | Tinware factory employee |
| 0794 | Tire worker |
| 0795 | Trunk maker |
| 0796 | Lamp and lantern maker |
| 0797 | Enamel ware maker |
| 0798 | Toilet article maker |
| 0800 | Aluminum clay worker |
| 0801 | Asbestos mine employee |
| 0802 | Asbestos worker |
| 0803 | Bauxite mine employee |
| 0804 | Coal mine employee |
| 0805 | Coal breaker worker |
| 0806 | Coke worker |
| 0807 | Charcoal worker |
| 0808 | Copper mine employee |
| 0809 | Concentrator |
| 0810 | Gold mine employee (quartz) |
| 0811 | Gold mine employee (placer) |
| 0812 | Amalgamator, n. s. |
| 0813 | Stamp mill employee |
| 0814 | Assayer |
| 0815 | Dredge man |
| 0816 | Iron mine employee |
| 0817 | Iron ore worker |
| 0818 | Smelter worker, n. s. |
| 0819 | Emery mine employee |
| 0820 | Graphite mine employee |
| 0821 | Gypsum mine employee |
| 0822 | Phosphate mine employee |
| 0823 | Lead mine employee |
| 0824 | Nickel mine employee |
| 0825 | Silver mine employee |
| 0826 | Refinery worker |
| 0827 | Tin mine employee |
| 0828 | Zinc mine employee |
| 0829 | Corundum mine employee |
| 0830 | Spar mine employee |
| 0831 | Mica mine employee. |
| 0832 | Oil well workers |
| 0833 | Oil well riggers and borers |
| 0834 | Marble quarry employee |
| 0835 | Slate worker |
| 0836 | Rock worker, n. s. |
| 0837 | Quartz worker |
| 0838 | Silica mine employee |
| 0839 | Lime kiln employee |
| 0840 | Salt well employee |
| 0841 | Salt works employee |
| 0842 | Well driller, n. s. |
| 0843 | Driller, n. s. |
| 0844 | Chloride mine employee |
| 0845 | Cinnabar mine employee |
| 0846 | Other mine employee, n. s. |
| 0847 | Quarry worker, clay |
| 0848 | Quarry worker, stone |
| 0849 | Quarry worker, n. s. |
| 0850 | Sewer worker (excavator) |
| 0851 | Waterworks excavator |
| 0852 | Steam shovel man |
| 0853 | Mine drainer |
| 0854 | Miner, n. s. |
| 0855 | Metallurgist, n. s. |
| 0856 | Tool handler, n. s. |
| 0857 | Natural gas |
| 0858 | Sulphide mine |
| 0859 | Actinolite mine |
| 0860 | Quicksilver or mercury mine |
| 0900 | Accountant |
| 0901 | Actuary |
| 0902 | Statistician |
| 0903 | Attorney |
| 0904 | Author |
| 0905 | Inventor |
| 0906 | Scientist |
| 0907 | Naturalist and entomologist |
| 0908 | Bacteriologist |
| 0909 | Taxidermist |
| 0910 | Botanist |
| 0911 | Electrical engineer |
| 0912 | Civil engineer |
| 0913 | Architect |
| 0914 | Surveyor |
| 0915 | Draftsman |
| 0916 | Mining engineer |
| 0917 | Geologist and paleontologist |
| 0918 | Engineer, n. s. |
| 0919 | Mineralogist |
| 0920 | Lapidarist |
| 0921 | Surgeon |
| 0922 | Dentist |
| 0923 | Oculist and aurist |
| 0924 | Doctor |
| 0925 | Nurse, trained. |
| 0926 | Osteopath |
| 0927 | Veterinary surgeon |
| 0928 | Playwright |
| 0929 | Dramatist |
| 0930 | Composer |
| 0931 | Poet |
| 0932 | Joumalist |
| 0933 | Editor |
| 0934 | Elocutionist |
| 0935 | Interpreter |
| 0936 | Translator |
| 0937 | Historian |
| 0938 | Instructor, private school |
| 0939 | Microscopist |
| 0940 | Lecturer |
| 0941 | Teacher private School |
| 0942 | Horticulturist |
| 0943 | Professor, college and university worker |
| 0944 | Mathematician |
| 0945 | Metaphysician |
| 0946 | Mechanical engineer |
| 0947 | Minister and church worker |
| 0948 | Missionary |
| 0949 | Salvation army, etc. |
| 0950 | Musician |
| 0951 | Astronomer |
| 0952 | Library employee |
| 0953 | Laboratory employee, n. s. |
| 0954 | stained glass worker |
| 0955 | Acrobat |
| 0956 | Actor |
| 0957 | Vaudeville actor |
| 0958 | Artist |
| 0959 | Portrait painter |
| 0960 | Artists' model |
| 0961 | Sculptor |
| 0962 | Designer |
| 0963 | Cartoonist and illustrator |
| 0965 | Hypnotist |
| 0967 | Organ grinder |
| 0968 | Pugilist and wrestler |
| 0969 | Showman, n. s. |
| 0970 | Trainer, animal |
| 0971 | Baseballist |
| 0972 | Bicylist |
| 0973 | Billiardist |
| 0974 | Circus performer |
| 0975 | Circus employee |
| 0976 | Phrenologist |
| 0977 | Clairvoyant, palmist, fortune teller |
| 0979 | Athlete |
| 0980 | Amusement worker, n. s. |
| 0981 | Dancer |
| 0982 | Diver |
| 0983 | Entertainer, n. s. |
| 0984 | Gambler |
| 0985 | Golfer |
| 0986 | Horse showman |
| 0987 | Singer |
| 0988 | Organist |
| 0990 | Piano and organ tuner |
| 0991 | Photographer |
| 0992 | Theatre and playhouse employee |
| 0993 | Pharmacist |
| 0994 | Professional man, n. s. |
| 1000 | Advertising and billposting |
| 1001 | Banker |
| 1002 | Broker, stock |
| 1003 | Broker, n. s. |
| 1004 | Building association |
| 1005 | Commission merchant |
| 1006 | Insurance, fire |
| 1007 | Insurance, life and accident |
| 1008 | Land co. |
| 1009 | Loan and trust companies |
| 1010 | Mail order house |
| 1011 | Pawnbroker and money lender |
| 1012 | Real estate |
| 1013 | Savings bank |
| 1014 | Society, lodge and fraternity officer |
| 1015 | Trader, n. s. |
| 1016 | Aerated water dealer |
| 1017 | Ale and beer dealer (not saloon) |
| 1018 | Butcher and meat market |
| 1019 | Butter, cheese and egg dealer |
| 1020 | Cigar dealer |
| 1021 | Dairy products |
| 1022 | Drug store |
| 1023 | Feed, hay and grain dealer |
| 1024 | Fish dealer |
| 1025 | Fruit dealer |
| 1026 | Grocery |
| 1027 | Horse and live stock dealer |
| 1028 | Ice dealer |
| 1029 | Poultry and game dealer |
| 1030 | Water company |
| 1031 | Wine and liquor dealer, (not saloon) |
| 1032 | Automobile dealer and repairer |
| 1033 | Bicycle dealer and repairer |
| 1034 | Electrical supply dealer |
| 1035 | Engines, boiler and machinery dealer |
| 1036 | Hardware dealer |
| 1037 | Machinery dealer, (farm) |
| 1038 | Machinery dealer, n. s. |
| 1039 | Sewing machine dealer |
| 1040 | Typewriters and appliances |
| 1041 | Bookbindery employee |
| 1042 | Bookseller |
| 1043 | Compositor, electrotyper and stereotyper |
| 1044 | Engraver (steel and copper) |
| 1045 | Linotype and monotype operator |
| 1046 | Lithographer |
| 1047 | News and periodical dealer |
| 1048 | Newspaper (business office) |
| 1049 | Newspaper (printing office) |
| 1050 | Paper and stationery dealer |
| 1051 | Printing office |
| 1052 | Publisher |
| 1053 | Rubber stamp and sign maker (not painter) |
| 1054 | Boot and shoe dealer |
| 1055 | Clothing dealer (men's) |
| 1056 | Clothing dealer (women's) |
| 1057 | Department store |
| 1058 | Drygoods (n. s.) |
| 1059 | Furrier |
| 1060 | Haberdasher and furnishings |
| 1061 | Jewelry dealer |
| 1062 | Laces, notions and fancy goods |
| 1063 | Millinery |
| 1064 | Trunk and travellers' supply dealer |
| 1065 | Coal and fuel merchant |
| 1066 | Furniture dealer |
| 1067 | Glassware, china and crockery dealer |
| 1068 | Lumber and mill work dealer |
| 1069 | Music, musical instrument and piano dealer |
| 1070 | Office furniture and supplies |
| 1071 | Paint oil and wall-paper dealer |
| 1072 | Second-hand store |
| 1073 | Stove and furnace dealer |
| 1074 | Auctioneer |
| 1075 | Employment agency (trade) |
| 1076 | Exporter and importer, n. s. |
| 1077 | General store |
| 1078 | Huckster and peddler |
| 1079 | Junk and rag dealer |
| 1080 | Merchant, retail, n. s. |
| 1081 | Merchant, wholesale, n. s. |
| 1082 | Odd jobs- trade and merchandising |
| 1083 | Toy store |
| 1084 | Toilet article dealer |
| 1085 | Storekeeper, n. s. |
| 1086 | Warehouse and storage-house keeper |
| 1087 | Fertilizer dealer |
| 1088 | Florist |
| 1090 | Nurseryman |
| 1091 | Notary |
| 1092 | Stenographer and typewritist, n. s. |
| 1093 | Builders' supplies |
| 1094 | Hides and pelts, leather |
| 1095 | Pictures, art goods |
| 1096 | Steel company |
| 1100 | Steam R. R. employee, n. s. |
| 1101 | Steam R. R. engineering department |
| 1102 | Steam R. R. freight agent |
| 1103 | Steam R. R. maintenance of way |
| 1104 | Railway repair shops (steam R. R.) |
| 1105 | Steam R. R. office man |
| 1106 | Steam R. R. passenger agent |
| 1107 | Steam R. R. pullman service |
| 1108 | Steam R. R. station man |
| 1109 | Steam R. R. telegrapher |
| 1110 | Steam R. R. ticket agent |
| 1111 | Steam R. R. trainman |
| 1112 | Conductor, (steam R. R.) |
| 1113 | Baggage man, n. s. |
| 1114 | Driver (engineer n. s.) |
| 1115 | Fireman (locomotive) |
| 1116 | Brakeman |
| 1117 | Street R. R. conductor |
| 1118 | Street R. R. motorman |
| 1119 | Freight handler (R. R.) |
| 1120 | Locomotive shop employee |
| 1121 | Car builder R. R. |
| 1122 | Car builder (steel freight) |
| 1123 | Car builder (steel passenger) |
| 1124 | Car builder (street R. R.) |
| 1125 | Car builder (wood freight) |
| 1126 | Baggage man (R. R.) |
| 1127 | Adjuster (claims) |
| 1128 | Street railway car repairer |
| 1129 | Street railway employee, n. s. |
| 1130 | Street railway, maintenance of way |
| 1131 | Steamboat co. crews |
| 1132 | Steamboat co. employee, n. s. |
| 1133 | Steamboat co. freight agent |
| 1134 | Steamboat co. Passenger agent |
| 1135 | Steamboat co. wharf and dock man |
| 1136 | Stevedore |
| 1137 | Baggage man (steamboat) |
| 1138 | Canal boatman |
| 1139 | Canal man |
| 1140 | Ferryboat employee |
| 1141 | Freight handler (boat) |
| 1142 | Sailing vessel crews |
| 1143 | Sailor and seaman, n. s. |
| 1144 | Shipbuilder (machinery) |
| 1145 | Shipbuilder (metal) |
| 1146 | Shipbuilder (wood) |
| 1147 | Shipbuilder (n. s.) |
| 1148 | Sailmaker and rigger |
| 1149 | Tugboat and towboat employee |
| 1150 | Boat and canoe builder |
| 1151 | Launch, and yacht builder |
| 1152 | Lighterman |
| 1153 | Drydock employee |
| 1154 | Boat-house employee |
| 1155 | Bridge builder, iron |
| 1156 | Bridge builder, wood |
| 1157 | Bridge and wharf builder, n. s. |
| 1158 | Bridge tender and gate-keeper |
| 1159 | Express company (office employee) |
| 1160 | Express company (outside employee) |
| 1161 | Express company (stable employee) |
| 1162 | Delivery and transfer man |
| 1163 | Cabman and hackman |
| 1164 | Carriage builder and repairer |
| 1165 | Wagon builders alid repairers |
| 1166 | Truckman and cartman |
| 1167 | Garage employee |
| 1168 | Telegraph co. employee (inside) |
| 1169 | Telegraph co. employee (outside) |
| 1170 | Telephone co. employee (inside) |
| 1171 | Telephone co. employee (outside) |
| 1172 | Transportation co. employee, n. s. |
| 1173 | Elevator (grain) |
| 1174 | Stage driver |
| 1175 | Grading contractor and channel worker |
| 1176 | Road building |
| 1177 | Pack team worker |
| 1178 | Pipe line employee |
| 1179 | Purchasing agent, n. s. |
| 1180 | Roundhouse and yard employee |
| 1181 | Warehouse keeper |
| 1182 | Livery stable (hiring) |
| 1183 | Locomotive engineer |
| 1184 | Wrecking company |
| 9999 | Unknown or not applicable |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
103. <span class="em">Chief occupation or trade</span>. Chief or principal occupation or means of living will be entered in column 17 and in column 18 the employment or occupation by which the person for whom the entry is being made supplements the earnings obtained from the chief or regular employment. An entry should be made in this column for every person of ten years and over. The record in column 17 should be either (1) the word or words which most accurately indicate the particular kind of work done by which the individual earns money or money equivalent, - as 'physician,' 'carpenter,' 'farmer,' 'stenographer,' 'nurse,' etc.; or '(2) 'income;' ,or (3) if no occupation the entry will be ' none.'</p>
<p>104. <span class="em">Income</span>. For every person who does not follow a specific occupation but has an independent income, as from investments, pensions, superannuation, etc., the fact should be noted by writing the word 'income' in column 17; and the entry 'none' should be made for all persons ten years old and over who follow no occupation and who do not live on income.</p>
<p>105. <span class="em">Persons retired</span>. Persons who on account of old age, permanent physical disability or otherwise are no longer following a gainful occupation should not be reported as of the occupation formerly followed. If living on their own income the entry should be 'income,' but if they are supported gratuitously by other persons or institutions the entry in this column should be 'none.'</p>
<p>106. <span class="em">Exceptions</span>. Farmers or business men who have retired from active service but who still control an interest in the farm or enterprise in which formerly engaged are to be returned as under the name of the occupation, business or trade from which their living is obtained and the entry will be made thus: 'Farmer r.' for farmer retired, and 'Grocer r.' for grocer retired, or as the case may be.</p>
<p>107. <span class="em">Persons temporarily unemployed</span>. Persons who are out of employment when visited by the enumerator may state that they have no occupation, when the fact is that they usually have an occupation but happen to be idle or unemployed at the time of the visit. In such cases the occupation followed by the person when employed should be obtained and recorded.</p>
<p>108. <span class="em">Farm workers</span>. A person in charge of a farm should be returned as a farmer, whether he owns it or operates it as a tenant, renter or cropper; but a person who manages a farm for someone else for wages or salary should be reported as farm manager or farm overseer; and a person who works on a farm for someone else, but not as manager, tenant or cropper, should be reported as farm labourer.</p>
<p>109. <span class="em">Women doing housework</span>. In the case of woman doing housework in her own home, without salary or wages, and having no other employment, the entry in column 17 should be 'none.' But a woman working at housework for wages should be returned in column 17 as housekeeper, servant, cook, chambermaid, etc., as the case may be; and the entry in column 22 should state the kind of place where she works, as private family, hotel, or boarding house. Or if a woman, in addition to doing housework in her own home, regularly earns money by some other occupation, whether pursued in her own home or outside, the kind of occupation should be stated in column 17 and the place where employed in column 22. For instance, a woman who regularly takes in washing should be reported as laundress or washerwoman in column 17, and the entry 'at home'' should be made in column 22.</p>
<p>110. <span class="em">Children working for parents</span>. Children of ten years of age and over who work for their parents at home at general household work, or on the farm, or at any other work or chores, when attending school, should not be recorded as having an occupation. Those, however, who spend the major portion of their time at home, and who materially assist their parents in .the performance of work other than household duties, should be reported as of the occupation in which their time is employed.</p>
<p>111. <span class="em">General or indefinite terms not to be used</span>. The kind or class of occupation must be stated precisely in column 17, and the place where the person is employed, as 'farm,' 'woolen factory,' 'cotton factory,' 'mine,' etc., will be carefully recorded in column 22. The occupation or trade of any person should not be described in column 17 by such indefinite terms as 'manufacturer,' 'merchant,' 'cotton mill employee,' 'labourer' 'miner,' 'manager,' etc. A worker in a mine may be described in column 17 by his precise designation as miner, labourer, driver, foreman, driller, etc., but unless the kind or class of mine in which he operates is stated in column 22 the record will be useless for compilation into statistical tables. See Sample Schedule.</p>
<p>112. <span class="em">Mechanic</span>. The word 'mechanic' should be avoided in all cases, and the exact occupation given, as carpenter, blacksmith, painter, etc. Generally the term means one who has the art of using tools in shaping wood, metal, etc., as a handicraftsman or artisan; but this is not the sense in which it is to be understood in taking a census of the trade or occupation of the people. Specify the trade by its particular name in common use.</p>
<p>113. <span class="em">Agent</span>. The different kinds of 'agents' should be carefully distinguished by stating in column 22 the line of business followed. See Sample Schedule.</p>
<p>114. <span class="em">Retail or wholesale merchants</span>. The enumerator will distinguish carefully between retail and wholesale merchants; the kind or class will be entered in column 17 as retail or wholesale, and the kind of business, as dry goods, groceries, hardware, etc., will be entered in column 22.</p>
<p>115. <span class="em">Clerk</span>. The use of the word 'clerk' should be avoided whenever a more definite occupation can be named. Thus a person in a store who is engaged in selling goods should be recorded as a 'salesman' or a 'saleswoman.' A stenographer, typewriter, accountant, bookkeeper, cashier, etc., should be reported as such, and not as clerk.</p>
<p>116. <span class="em">Illustrations of occupations</span>. The following examples will illustrate the method of returning some of the common occupations (column 17) and places of employment or industry (column 22); these will also suggest to enumerators the distinctions which they are to make in the nearly two thousand other classes of occupation:</p>
<p>120. <span class="em">Domestic gainful and non-gainful occupations</span>. If married women or other female dependents or children of ten years or over carry on a gainful or wage-earning occupation in any capacity, the kind of occupation will be given, and they will be classed as employers or employees as the case may be; but if they are only carrying on domestic affairs in a household without wages they are not to be classed as having any occupation.</p>
<p>121. <span class="em">Piece-work at home</span>. A person doing piece-work at home will be entered in column 17 according to the occupation, whether employed under contract or agreement with a manufacturer or other employer of labour or as help to the person so employed, and will be classed in column 20 as an employee.
<p>104. <span class="em">Income</span>. For every person who does not follow a specific occupation but has an independent income, as from investments, pensions, superannuation, etc., the fact should be noted by writing the word 'income' in column 17; and the entry 'none' should be made for all persons ten years old and over who follow no occupation and who do not live on income.</p>
<p>105. <span class="em">Persons retired</span>. Persons who on account of old age, permanent physical disability or otherwise are no longer following a gainful occupation should not be reported as of the occupation formerly followed. If living on their own income the entry should be 'income,' but if they are supported gratuitously by other persons or institutions the entry in this column should be 'none.'</p>
<p>106. <span class="em">Exceptions</span>. Farmers or business men who have retired from active service but who still control an interest in the farm or enterprise in which formerly engaged are to be returned as under the name of the occupation, business or trade from which their living is obtained and the entry will be made thus: 'Farmer r.' for farmer retired, and 'Grocer r.' for grocer retired, or as the case may be.</p>
<p>107. <span class="em">Persons temporarily unemployed</span>. Persons who are out of employment when visited by the enumerator may state that they have no occupation, when the fact is that they usually have an occupation but happen to be idle or unemployed at the time of the visit. In such cases the occupation followed by the person when employed should be obtained and recorded.</p>
<p>108. <span class="em">Farm workers</span>. A person in charge of a farm should be returned as a farmer, whether he owns it or operates it as a tenant, renter or cropper; but a person who manages a farm for someone else for wages or salary should be reported as farm manager or farm overseer; and a person who works on a farm for someone else, but not as manager, tenant or cropper, should be reported as farm labourer.</p>
<p>109. <span class="em">Women doing housework</span>. In the case of woman doing housework in her own home, without salary or wages, and having no other employment, the entry in column 17 should be 'none.' But a woman working at housework for wages should be returned in column 17 as housekeeper, servant, cook, chambermaid, etc., as the case may be; and the entry in column 22 should state the kind of place where she works, as private family, hotel, or boarding house. Or if a woman, in addition to doing housework in her own home, regularly earns money by some other occupation, whether pursued in her own home or outside, the kind of occupation should be stated in column 17 and the place where employed in column 22. For instance, a woman who regularly takes in washing should be reported as laundress or washerwoman in column 17, and the entry 'at home'' should be made in column 22.</p>
<p>110. <span class="em">Children working for parents</span>. Children of ten years of age and over who work for their parents at home at general household work, or on the farm, or at any other work or chores, when attending school, should not be recorded as having an occupation. Those, however, who spend the major portion of their time at home, and who materially assist their parents in .the performance of work other than household duties, should be reported as of the occupation in which their time is employed.</p>
<p>111. <span class="em">General or indefinite terms not to be used</span>. The kind or class of occupation must be stated precisely in column 17, and the place where the person is employed, as 'farm,' 'woolen factory,' 'cotton factory,' 'mine,' etc., will be carefully recorded in column 22. The occupation or trade of any person should not be described in column 17 by such indefinite terms as 'manufacturer,' 'merchant,' 'cotton mill employee,' 'labourer' 'miner,' 'manager,' etc. A worker in a mine may be described in column 17 by his precise designation as miner, labourer, driver, foreman, driller, etc., but unless the kind or class of mine in which he operates is stated in column 22 the record will be useless for compilation into statistical tables. See Sample Schedule.</p>
<p>112. <span class="em">Mechanic</span>. The word 'mechanic' should be avoided in all cases, and the exact occupation given, as carpenter, blacksmith, painter, etc. Generally the term means one who has the art of using tools in shaping wood, metal, etc., as a handicraftsman or artisan; but this is not the sense in which it is to be understood in taking a census of the trade or occupation of the people. Specify the trade by its particular name in common use.</p>
<p>113. <span class="em">Agent</span>. The different kinds of 'agents' should be carefully distinguished by stating in column 22 the line of business followed. See Sample Schedule.</p>
<p>114. <span class="em">Retail or wholesale merchants</span>. The enumerator will distinguish carefully between retail and wholesale merchants; the kind or class will be entered in column 17 as retail or wholesale, and the kind of business, as dry goods, groceries, hardware, etc., will be entered in column 22.</p>
<p>115. <span class="em">Clerk</span>. The use of the word 'clerk' should be avoided whenever a more definite occupation can be named. Thus a person in a store who is engaged in selling goods should be recorded as a 'salesman' or a 'saleswoman.' A stenographer, typewriter, accountant, bookkeeper, cashier, etc., should be reported as such, and not as clerk.</p>
<p>116. <span class="em">Illustrations of occupations</span>. The following examples will illustrate the method of returning some of the common occupations (column 17) and places of employment or industry (column 22); these will also suggest to enumerators the distinctions which they are to make in the nearly two thousand other classes of occupation:</p>
<p>120. <span class="em">Domestic gainful and non-gainful occupations</span>. If married women or other female dependents or children of ten years or over carry on a gainful or wage-earning occupation in any capacity, the kind of occupation will be given, and they will be classed as employers or employees as the case may be; but if they are only carrying on domestic affairs in a household without wages they are not to be classed as having any occupation.</p>
<p>121. <span class="em">Piece-work at home</span>. A person doing piece-work at home will be entered in column 17 according to the occupation, whether employed under contract or agreement with a manufacturer or other employer of labour or as help to the person so employed, and will be classed in column 20 as an employee.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates a person's detailed occupation.
Universe
Canada 1911: All persons
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Work Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |