General Census of Population and Housing 1983 - IPUMS Subset
Guinea, 1983
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Reference ID
GIN_1983_PHC_v01_M_v03_A_IPUMS
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National Census Bureau, Popular Revolutionary Republic of Guinea, Minnesota Population Center
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- GIN1983-H-H
- GIN1983-P-H
Occupation, 2 digits (GN1983A_0415)
Data file: GIN1983-P-H
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
155
End:
156
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
For the population aged 10 years and above: Economic characteristics
[Questions 15-18 were asked of persons aged 10 years and above.]
16. Occupation ____
Write with the greatest precision the usual occupation that the person has, for instance: Farmer/Planter of, Wood carver/Cabinet maker, Shoemaker/Shoe repairs, Carpenter, Secretary/Typist, etc.
[Questions 15-18 were asked of persons aged 10 years and above.]
16. Occupation ____
Write with the greatest precision the usual occupation that the person has, for instance: Farmer/Planter of, Wood carver/Cabinet maker, Shoemaker/Shoe repairs, Carpenter, Secretary/Typist, etc.
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0 | NIU (not in universe) |
| 1 | Physical-chemical sciences |
| 2 | Architects, engineers |
| 3 | Industrial technicians |
| 4 | Pilots, navigators |
| 5 | Biologists, agronomists |
| 6 | Physicians, veterinarians |
| 7 | Nursing personnel |
| 8 | Statisticians, programmers |
| 9 | Economists |
| 10 | Professional |
| 11 | Accountants |
| 12 | Lawyers |
| 13 | Education personnel |
| 14 | Clergy |
| 15 | Journalists, writers |
| 16 | Artisans, artists |
| 17 | Musicians, actors |
| 18 | Athletes, sports players |
| 19 | Other scientific |
| 20 | Administrative supervisors |
| 21 | Office directors |
| 22 | Administrative agents |
| 23 | Secretaries |
| 24 | Accounting employees |
| 25 | Machine operators |
| 26 | Transportation dept. heads |
| 27 | Train conductors, shipping agents |
| 28 | Telephone operators |
| 29 | Other administrative |
| 30 | Commercial directors |
| 31 | Business managers |
| 32 | Sales directors |
| 33 | Sales and insurance agents |
| 35 | Sales representatives |
| 39 | Other commercial |
| 40 | Hotel directors |
| 41 | Hotel managers |
| 42 | Household chefs |
| 43 | Cooks and servers |
| 44 | Household employees |
| 45 | Building guards |
| 46 | Launderers |
| 47 | Hair stylists |
| 48 | Security services |
| 49 | Other service workers |
| 50 | Agricultural directors |
| 51 | Agricultural managers |
| 52 | Agricultural workers |
| 53 | Forestry workers |
| 54 | Fishermen, hunters |
| 59 | Other agricultural |
| 60 | Supervisory agents |
| 61 | Mine workers |
| 62 | Furnace operators |
| 63 | Textile workers |
| 65 | Food workers |
| 66 | Tobacco workers |
| 67 | Tailors, upholsterers |
| 70 | Leatherworkers |
| 71 | Woodworkers |
| 72 | Metalworkers |
| 73 | Fitters-assemblers |
| 74 | Electricians, electronic technicians |
| 75 | Radio operators |
| 76 | Plumbers-welders |
| 77 | Jewelers and gold/silversmiths |
| 78 | Potters |
| 80 | Rubber workers |
| 81 | Paper workers |
| 82 | Typesetters |
| 83 | Painters |
| 84 | Other trade workers |
| 85 | Masons, carpenters |
| 87 | Dockworkers, warehousemen |
| 88 | Drivers, boat operators |
| 89 | Other operators |
| 90 | Other workers |
| 99 | Unknown |
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
C. Economic characteristics for the population aged 10 and older
Column (16): Profession
136. Indicate very precisely:
The current profession, if the person is employed (OCC)
The last profession exercised, if the person is unemployed (ST). For example, write:
Banana planter, but never planter
Cabinet maker, but never artisan
Shoemaker, but never artisan
Auto or motorcycle mechanic, but never mechanic
Medical doctor, but never doctor
Typist
Carpenter
Tractor driver or taxi driver, but never driver
Assistant electrical engineer, but never assistant engineer
Statistical engineer, but never engineer
Etc.
Column (16): Profession
136. Indicate very precisely:
The current profession, if the person is employed (OCC)
The last profession exercised, if the person is unemployed (ST). For example, write:
Banana planter, but never planter
Cabinet maker, but never artisan
Shoemaker, but never artisan
Auto or motorcycle mechanic, but never mechanic
Medical doctor, but never doctor
Typist
Carpenter
Tractor driver or taxi driver, but never driver
Assistant electrical engineer, but never assistant engineer
Statistical engineer, but never engineer
Etc.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the 2-digit current occupation of the individual if employed or last profession if unemployed.
Universe
Persons age 10+ who are employed or unemployed
concept
Concept
| Name | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Work: Occupation Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |