Hi, List: I wondered what the series of numbers meant in column 18 of this census, such
as those for my gf: 8-6-04, so I wrote and asked. The following is posted to these two
lists with the permission of Library and Archives Canada. If you want to do anything with
it, such as posting to another list, or whatever, please contact the Archives through one
of the links, Attn: Anna. Jojo
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1911 Census - Column 18
For the first time in 1911, information taken for the census was compiled by mechanical
appliances. Perforated cards were used to record more accurately information on
occupations, using codes. However, it seems that it was not a great success and the
system was changed in 1921.
The use of this code is reflected in column 18. Genealogists will see numbers separated
by hyphens. Example : 6-0-32, 6-6-32 or 6-9-32.
The first part of the code refers to one of the general main divisions of occupations or
industries as follows :
0 All agricultural
1 Building trades
2 Domestic and personal service
3 Civil and municipal government
4 Fishing and hunting
5 Forestry and lumbering
6 Manufactures mechanical and textiles
7 Manufactures Food and clothing
8 Mining
9 Professional
10 Trade and Merchandising
11 Transportation
The second part of the code refers to the class of worker
0 Self-employed or owner of the business
6 Receiving wages
9 Employee
The third part of the code refers to the trade. The numbers are from the Index to
occupations based on the results of the Fourth census of Canada (1901). This publication
apparently gave a list of the codes; however, we have been unable to locate this
publication..
We have determined that number 32 is a blacksmith and 00 a farmer.
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