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Occupational Distribution Trends

 

Percentage Occupational Distribution Of The British Population 1801-1901

Proportion Of Work-Force Engaged In:

   Year  

Agriculture,
Fisheries,
Forestry

Manufacturing,
Mining,
Building

Trade
And
Transport

Domestic,
Personal

Public,
Professional,
Other


1801

1821

1841

1861

1881

1901


35.9

28.4

22.2

18.7

12.6

8.7


29.7

38.4

40.5

43.6

43.5

46.3


11.2

12.1

14.2

16.6

21.3

21.4


11.5

12.7

14.5

14.3

15.4

14.1


11.8

8.5

8.5

6.9

7.3

9.6

Source: Deane and Cole, 1969, t.30

Note: 1700 estimates for agriculture, fisheries and forestry range from 40-45%.