1961 Census - IPUMS Subset
United Kingdom, 1961
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Reference ID
GBR_1961_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Office of Population and Surveys for England and Wales, IPUMS
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- GBR1961_PHC-H-H
- GBR1961_PHC-P-H
Industry (UK1961A_IND)
Data file: GBR1961_PHC-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
68
End:
69
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
Ra. [Name and business of employer]</p>
<div class="i1">State the name and business of the employer, but if self-employed write either "self-employed, employes others" or "self-employed without employees", and also the nature of the business: if a trading name is used give that name as well. See Notes 16, 19, 20, and 23.<br /><br />[Name and business] ____</div><p>Rb. [Occupation]</p>
<div class="i1">(i) For the employment given in column (a) given at (i) the precise occupation, showing where appropriate the material worked or dealt in, and for workers at mines whether employed mainly above or below ground. See note 21. ____<br /><br />(ii) If applicable write at (ii) "Apprentice", "Learner" (only if in skilled craft), "Articled pupil", "Student Apprentice", "Graduate Apprentice", or "Management Trainee". See note 22. ____</div>
<div class="i1">State the name and business of the employer, but if self-employed write either "self-employed, employes others" or "self-employed without employees", and also the nature of the business: if a trading name is used give that name as well. See Notes 16, 19, 20, and 23.<br /><br />[Name and business] ____</div><p>Rb. [Occupation]</p>
<div class="i1">(i) For the employment given in column (a) given at (i) the precise occupation, showing where appropriate the material worked or dealt in, and for workers at mines whether employed mainly above or below ground. See note 21. ____<br /><br />(ii) If applicable write at (ii) "Apprentice", "Learner" (only if in skilled craft), "Articled pupil", "Student Apprentice", "Graduate Apprentice", or "Management Trainee". See note 22. ____</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 01 | Agriculture, forestry, and fishing |
| 02 | Mining and quarrying |
| 03 | Food, drink, and tobacco |
| 04 | Chemicals and allied industries |
| 05 | Metal manufacture |
| 06 | Engineering and medical goods |
| 07 | Shipbuilding and marine engineering |
| 08 | Vehicles |
| 09 | Metal goods not elsewhere specified |
| 10 | Textiles |
| 11 | Leather, leather goods, and fur |
| 12 | Clothing and footwear |
| 13 | Bricks, pottery, glass, cement, or similar |
| 14 | Timber, furniture, or similar |
| 15 | Paper, printing, and publishing |
| 16 | Other manufacturing industries |
| 17 | Construction |
| 18 | Gas, electricity, and water |
| 19 | Transport and communication |
| 20 | Distributive trades |
| 21 | Insurance, banking, and finance |
| 22 | Professional and scientific services |
| 23 | Miscellaneous services |
| 24 | Public administration and defence |
| 25 | Professional, technical workers, artists |
| 26 | Armed forces (British and foreign) |
| 98 | Unknown |
| 99 | NIU (not in universe) |
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.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the person's industry.
Universe
United Kingdom 1961: Persons age 15+ who are employed [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept