The 1981 Census of Population, Occupation, Dwellings and Buildings of the German Democratic Republic - IPUMS Subset
Germany, 1981
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DEU_1981_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Occupation (DE1981A_OCC)
Data file: DEU1981_PHC-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
155
End:
158
Width:
4
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<svar v=" DE81A427 DE81A428 DE81A429 DE81A441 DE81A438">Fill out questions 11-13 for employed persons only (not apprentices).<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="DE81A427 DE81A438">12. Job held at the place of work: ____<br /></svar>
<p><svar a="all" v="DE81A427 DE81A438">12. Job held at the place of work: ____<br /></svar>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0270 | Mathematicians |
| 0410 | Physics-technology technician |
| 0450 | Meteorology engineering |
| 0470 | Physicists |
| 0611 | Chemistry technician |
| 0612 | Chemical fibers technician |
| 0613 | Technician for chemical photography |
| 0614 | Plastic processing technician |
| 0621 | Laboratory technician (chemicals, photo) |
| 0622 | Food chemistry laboratory |
| 0630 | Chemistry foreman |
| 0651 | Plastic processing engineer |
| 0652 | Organic chemistry engineer |
| 0653 | Medical laboratory engineer |
| 0654 | Laboratory manager |
| 0671 | Synthesis process chemist |
| 0672 | Process chemical engineer |
| 0681 | Chemical auxiliary worker |
| 0682 | Fibers worker |
| 0683 | Chemistry laboratory assistant |
| 0684 | Photo chemical worker |
| 0685 | Plastic, flexible plastic processor |
| 0811 | Biology laboratory worker, preparation |
| 0812 | Zoo keeper |
| 0830 | Zoo manager |
| 0851 | Biotechnology worker |
| 0852 | Biomedical engineer |
| 0870 | Biologist (HS) |
| 1011 | Geology skilled worker |
| 1012 | Geology skilled worker - drilling |
| 1020 | Mapping, surveying skilled worker |
| 1030 | Geoplastic foreman |
| 1050 | Geological engineer (FS) |
| 1060 | Surveying manager |
| 1071 | Geologist |
| 1072 | Surveyor, geographer |
| 1270 | Psychologist |
| 1411 | Child care worker |
| 1412 | Nursery worker |
| 1413 | Medical worker, technical service |
| 1414 | Healthcare worker |
| 1415 | Internal consultation |
| 1416 | Dental assistant |
| 1417 | Health practitioner |
| 1418 | Health worker |
| 1421 | Pharmacy worker |
| 1422 | Fine eye optician |
| 1423 | Dental technician |
| 1424 | Dietary cooks |
| 1425 | Disinfector |
| 1426 | Prosthetist |
| 1427 | Orthopedic shoemaker |
| 1428 | Bandage/splint setter |
| 1429 | Medical worker, technical section |
| 1431 | Dental technician - master |
| 1432 | Orthopedic shoemaker - craft master |
| 1433 | Master prosthetist - bandage craft |
| 1434 | Optician |
| 1451 | Medical technician assistant |
| 1452 | Hygiene specialist |
| 1453 | Optician (FS) |
| 1454 | Dietitian |
| 1455 | Dental technician (FS) |
| 1456 | Psysiotherapist |
| 1457 | Taxidermist |
| 1461 | Nurse / carer |
| 1462 | Children's nurse |
| 1463 | Surgery nurse |
| 1464 | Dental nurse |
| 1465 | Midwife |
| 1466 | Social worker |
| 1471 | Doctor |
| 1472 | Dentist |
| 1480 | Medical services assistant |
| 1550 | Pharmaceutical engineer (FS) |
| 1570 | Pharmacist (HS) |
| 1650 | Veterinary surgeon (FS) |
| 1670 | Veterinarian |
| 1680 | Veterinary assistant |
| 1810 | Mining worker |
| 1830 | Mining engineer |
| 1850 | Mining engineer (FS) |
| 1870 | Mining engineer (HS) |
| 1881 | Mining auxiliary worker / production |
| 1882 | Mining auxiliary worker / processing |
| 1883 | Other mining auxiliary worker |
| 2010 | Power machinist |
| 2020 | Power plant worker |
| 2030 | Power plant manager |
| 2050 | Energy engineer (FS) |
| 2070 | Energy engineer (HS) |
| 2081 | Heater (power, gas) |
| 2082 | Other energy relief worker |
| 2211 | Steel mill worker |
| 2212 | Foundry worker |
| 2221 | Mill worker |
| 2222 | Foundry, hardener worker |
| 2223 | Model builder |
| 2224 | Material tester (metal) |
| 2230 | Metallurgy manager |
| 2250 | Engineer for metallurgy and resources (FS) |
| 2270 | Material engineer (HS) |
| 2281 | Metallurgy helper |
| 2282 | Melt and foundry helper |
| 2283 | Rolling mill helper |
| 2284 | Forge helper |
| 2285 | Other metallurgy helper |
| 2411 | Machine and plant fitter |
| 2412 | Piping elements technician |
| 2413 | Machine builder |
| 2414 | Steel ship builder |
| 2415 | Electrical machinery builder |
| 2416 | Engineer designer |
| 2421 | Mechanic |
| 2422 | Fitter |
| 2423 | Locksmith |
| 2424 | Automotive locksmith |
| 2425 | Aircraft mechanic |
| 2426 | Agricultural machine fitter |
| 2427 | Plumbing installer |
| 2428 | Insulation worker |
| 2431 | Machine building manager |
| 2432 | Locksmith, master plumber |
| 2433 | Mechanic master craftsman |
| 2441 | Vehicle repair manager |
| 2442 | Machine maintenance manager |
| 2450 | Mechanical engineer (FS) |
| 2470 | Mechanical engineer (HS) |
| 2481 | Installation helper (mechanical engineering) |
| 2482 | Mechanics helper |
| 2483 | Plumbing, installation helper |
| 2611 | Resources production worker |
| 2612 | Welder |
| 2613 | Plant technology worker |
| 2614 | Machine cutting worker |
| 2615 | Lathe operator |
| 2616 | Mill worker |
| 2617 | Sander, polisher |
| 2620 | Surface finisher |
| 2630 | Manufacturing and processing manager |
| 2650 | Process engineer (FS) |
| 2670 | Process engineer (HS) |
| 2681 | Metal cutting aid worker |
| 2682 | Metal connector helper (soldering, riveting, pressing) |
| 2683 | Metal deformation helper |
| 2684 | Metal coating worker |
| 2685 | Other metal worker |
| 2811 | Precision engineering engravers |
| 2812 | Watch manufacturer |
| 2813 | Hunting weapons mechanic |
| 2821 | Precision optics |
| 2822 | Eyeware optician, frames maker |
| 2830 | Precision engineering manager |
| 2850 | Precision mechanics engineer (FS) |
| 2870 | Precision mechanics engineer (HS) |
| 2881 | Fine mechanics auxiliary worker |
| 2882 | Optical assistant |
| 2883 | Engravers' agent |
| 3011 | Electrical, radio mechanic |
| 3012 | Electronics worker |
| 3013 | Electronics designer |
| 3021 | Electrician |
| 3022 | Lead mechanic |
| 3030 | Electrical engineering manager |
| 3050 | Electrical engineer (FS) |
| 3070 | Electrical engineer for electronics (HS) |
| 3081 | Electrical installation helper |
| 3082 | Cable manufacturer |
| 3083 | Other electric and electronic aid worker |
| 3211 | BMSR (Berlin Magnetically Shielded Room) technical worker |
| 3212 | Data processing worker |
| 3230 | BMSR (Berlin Magnetically Shielded Room) technical manager |
| 3250 | Automation engineer (FS) |
| 3270 | Automation engineer (HS) |
| 3411 | Woodwork and wood products worker |
| 3412 | Carpenter, furniture worker (excluding cabinetmakers) |
| 3420 | Other wood worker |
| 3430 | Woodwork and wood products manager |
| 3450 | Wood processing engineer (FS) |
| 3470 | Wood processing engineer (HS) |
| 3481 | Wood-based materials worker |
| 3482 | Wood technology worker |
| 3483 | Carpenter and frame carpenter helper |
| 3484 | Wheeler, cooper, boat-building worker |
| 3485 | Other wood products worker |
| 3486 | Basket, brush, brush-maker helper |
| 3611 | Wood pulp worker |
| 3612 | Paper processing worker |
| 3613 | Paper production worker |
| 3630 | Pulp / paper manager |
| 3650 | Paper processing engineer (FS) |
| 3670 | Paper processing engineer (HS) |
| 3681 | Paper production helper |
| 3682 | Paper, paper processing helper |
| 3811 | Printer |
| 3812 | Setter |
| 3820 | Book binder |
| 3830 | Business polygraphy manager |
| 3850 | Polygraphy engineer (FS) |
| 3870 | Processor/ polygraph engineer |
| 3881 | Printer's helper |
| 3882 | Book binder's helper |
| 3883 | Copy helper |
| 4011 | Textile technology worker |
| 4012 | Textile fibre worker |
| 4013 | Textile worker |
| 4014 | Textile manufacturer |
| 4015 | Textile artist |
| 4021 | Clothing worker |
| 4022 | Padding technology worker |
| 4030 | Textile technology manager |
| 4041 | Light clothing technician |
| 4042 | Textile processing master craftsman |
| 4043 | Padding technology manager |
| 4050 | Textile engineer (FS) |
| 4060 | Clothing manager (FS) |
| 4070 | Processors engineer (textiles) (HS) |
| 4081 | Spinner and weaver helper |
| 4082 | Textile manufacturer helper |
| 4083 | Clothing assistant |
| 4084 | Finery and jewelry maker's helper |
| 4085 | Other textile helper |
| 4211 | Tanner |
| 4212 | Furrier |
| 4221 | Leather garments, leather goods and furs worker |
| 4222 | Shoe worker |
| 4230 | Leather, fur manager |
| 4250 | Leather goods processing engineer (FS) |
| 4270 | Leather goods processing engineer (HS) |
| 4281 | Leather auxiliary worker |
| 4282 | Synthetic leather manufacturer |
| 4283 | Leather and synthetic leather worker |
| 4411 | Glass company worker |
| 4412 | Glass processor |
| 4421 | Ceramic molder, painter |
| 4422 | Sintering worker |
| 4423 | Fireproof worker |
| 4430 | Glass technology manager |
| 4440 | Ceramic manager |
| 4450 | Glass and ceramic engineer |
| 4470 | Glass engineer (FS) |
| 4481 | Glass maker agent |
| 4482 | Ceramics helper |
| 4611 | Fish processor |
| 4612 | Baker, confectioner |
| 4613 | Food and beverage manufacturer |
| 4614 | Dairy worker |
| 4615 | Butcher, meat product manufacturer |
| 4616 | Tobacco worker |
| 4617 | Deep sea fishing |
| 4620 | Spirits producer |
| 4631 | Meat processing manager |
| 4632 | Pastry manager |
| 4633 | Other food and beverage manufacturer manager |
| 4640 | Beverages manager |
| 4650 | Food scientist (FS) |
| 4670 | Food scientist (HS) |
| 4681 | Meat processing helper |
| 4682 | Fish processing helper |
| 4683 | Oleochemical and milk worker |
| 4684 | Cereals, potators, fruit and vegetable processing worker |
| 4685 | Sugar and confectionary helper |
| 4686 | Beverage adjustment [worker] |
| 4687 | Tobacco manufacturer |
| 4688 | Other food and beverage manufacturer assistant |
| 4811 | Specialized shop assistant |
| 4812 | Waiter, server |
| 4813 | Chefs |
| 4821 | Chimneysweep, building, vehicle cleaner |
| 4822 | Beauty salon, cosmetics [worker] |
| 4823 | Custom tailor |
| 4824 | Shoe maker |
| 4825 | Textile cleaning worker |
| 4826 | Other service industry worker |
| 4830 | Restaurant manager |
| 4841 | Mass production tailoring manager |
| 4842 | Master barber |
| 4843 | Shoe and leather goods repair manager |
| 4844 | Watchmaker |
| 4845 | Other service industry manager |
| 4850 | Textile engineer (textile only FS) |
| 4881 | Product helper |
| 4882 | Restaurant, kitchen helper |
| 4883 | Service assistant |
| 5011 | Plant production mechanization worker |
| 5012 | Gardener, winemaker |
| 5013 | Animal production mechanization worker |
| 5014 | Improvement worker |
| 5015 | Agricultural chemist |
| 5021 | Forestry worker |
| 5022 | Inland fisher |
| 5031 | Plant production manager |
| 5032 | Animal production manager |
| 5033 | Other land economics manager |
| 5041 | Forestry manager |
| 5042 | Inland fishery manager |
| 5051 | Plant production agricultural engineer (FS) |
| 5052 | Animal production agricultural engineer (FS) |
| 5061 | Forestry engineer (FS) |
| 5062 | Fishing engineer (FS) |
| 5071 | Agricultural engineer (HS) |
| 5072 | Forestry engineer (HS) |
| 5073 | Fishing engineer (HS) |
| 5081 | Crops improvement worker |
| 5082 | Horticulture agent |
| 5083 | Animal farm helper |
| 5084 | Forestry assistant |
| 5210 | Sewage worker |
| 5230 | Water resource management manager |
| 5250 | Water resource management engineer (FS) |
| 5270 | Water resource management engineer (HS) |
| 5280 | Water industry worker |
| 5411 | Binding worker |
| 5412 | Materials testing [worker] |
| 5413 | Ceramic machinery worker |
| 5430 | Building materials production manager |
| 5450 | Materials engineer (FS) |
| 5470 | Materials engineer (HS) |
| 5480 | Construction materials worker |
| 5611 | Joiner |
| 5612 | Draughtsman |
| 5613 | Industrial furnace worker |
| 5614 | Carpenter |
| 5615 | Mason |
| 5616 | Roofer |
| 5617 | Painter |
| 5618 | Removal worker |
| 5619 | Glazier |
| 5621 | Low worker |
| 5622 | Road worker |
| 5623 | Railroad worker |
| 5624 | Water engineering worker |
| 5625 | Construction machinist |
| 5626 | Stonemason, acid protection worker |
| 5627 | Construction worker |
| 5628 | Cast worker |
| 5629 | Steel worker |
| 5630 | Light removal [worker] |
| 5640 | Civil, traffic engineering manager |
| 5651 | Civil engineer (building) (FS) |
| 5652 | Armament technical engineer (FS) |
| 5653 | Civil engineer (HS) |
| 5654 | Traffic construction engineer (FS) |
| 5655 | Water marketing manager (FS) |
| 5671 | Civil engineer /architect (FS) |
| 5672 | Civil engineer / road construction (HS) |
| 5673 | Civil engineer / railways (HS) |
| 5674 | Civil engineer / water management (HS) |
| 5675 | Other building engineer (HS) |
| 5681 | Labourer |
| 5682 | Civil engineering assistant |
| 5683 | Track construction helper |
| 5811 | Professional driver |
| 5812 | Railway transport technology worker |
| 5813 | Trade sailors and inland navigators |
| 5814 | Transport, vehicle mechanics worker |
| 5815 | Mechanic |
| 5821 | Stocks transport worker |
| 5822 | Transportation and lifting manager |
| 5830 | Ship tour manager |
| 5840 | Transport and warehouse manager |
| 5850 | Traffic engineer (FS) |
| 5870 | Transport engineer (HS) |
| 5881 | Vehicle driver guide |
| 5882 | Eligibility and lifting central operator |
| 5883 | Other traffic assistant |
| 5884 | Stock and delivery helper |
| 6011 | Technology and telecommunications mechanics worker |
| 6012 | Telephone, telex services worker |
| 6020 | Post operations worker |
| 6030 | Technology manager |
| 6050 | Telecommunications manager (FS) |
| 6070 | Telecommunications manager (HS) |
| 6081 | Telecommunications helper |
| 6082 | Telecommunications labourer |
| 6083 | Postal service assistant |
| 6210 | Marketing, financial consultant |
| 6220 | Writing technology worker |
| 6230 | Economics engineering manager |
| 6250 | Economist (FS) |
| 6270 | Economist (HS) |
| 6280 | Administrator, office assistant |
| 6410 | Archive worker |
| 6450 | Social scientist (FS) |
| 6461 | Archivist |
| 6462 | Museum guard |
| 6471 | State and legal scholars |
| 6472 | Fire, safety engineer |
| 6473 | Social scientist (HS) |
| 6474 | Historian, folklorist |
| 6480 | Archive, museum helper |
| 6611 | Photographer |
| 6612 | Movie reproduction technology worker |
| 6613 | Common use letters and posters' artist |
| 6621 | Toy worker |
| 6622 | Art goods worker |
| 6623 | Musical instruments worker |
| 6630 | Crafts, musical compositions, culture manager |
| 6650 | Art student (FS) |
| 6670 | Art student (HS) |
| 6680 | Creative artist's helper |
| 7051 | Professional teacher, giving lectures (FS) |
| 7052 | High school teacher for lower classes (FS) |
| 7053 | Educator (FS) |
| 7054 | Kindergarten teacher (FS) |
| 7055 | Nursery educator |
| 7070 | Teacher for vocational, technical, special schools (HS) |
| 7080 | Youth education helper |
| 7270 | High school teacher (HS) |
| 7470 | Education researcher |
| 7810 | Library, bookseller worker |
| 7850 | Librarian, bookseller (FS) |
| 7860 | Journalist, documentator (FS) |
| 7871 | Philologist, linguist |
| 7872 | Journalist, library scientist (HS) |
| 7950 | Linguist (FS) |
| 7970 | Linguist (HS) |
| 8070 | Theologist |
| 9110 | Head of state and business organs, social organizations |
| 9120 | Director of facilities and operations |
| 9131 | Senior worker: health, support |
| 9132 | Senior worker: trade, food, service |
| 9133 | Senior worker: building |
| 9134 | Senior worker: transportation, storage, business |
| 9135 | Senior worker: economics |
| 9136 | Senior worker: culture, art |
| 9137 | Senior worker: education |
| 9140 | Other leadership worker |
| 9210 | Traffic and transport official |
| 9220 | Scientist, employee |
| 9230 | Organization management official |
| 9240 | State, legal, fire, safety official |
| 9250 | Education official |
| 9260 | Religious affairs official |
| 9270 | Official in other areas |
| 9310 | Other professional - mainly intellectual activities |
| 9320 | Other professional - mainly physical activities |
| 9910 | Worker, no details |
| 9920 | Worker, no report |
| 9930 | Manager, no report |
| 9950 | Professional educator, unspecified |
| 9970 | High school educator, unspecified |
| 9990 | Unknown |
| 9999 | 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 a person's actual occupation, for those who are economically active.
Universe
Germany 1981: Persons who are economically active [discrepancies: none]
concept
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