Gain insight into early 20th-century Canadian work life with this detailed census volume. This volume presents the Fifth Census of Canada from 1911, focusing on occupations across the nine provinces. It covers how workers were classified, who was counted, and how the data was gathered, summarized, and tabulated for analysis.
The book explains the scope and methodology, including who was surveyed and how chief occupations were determined. It also highlights the shift to mechanical tabulation and the kind of cross-tabulated data the census produced. You’ll find extensive tables that break down gainful occupations by nativity, age periods, provinces, and cities with 15,000+ residents, offering a rich view of Canada’s labor landscape at the time.
What you’ll experience
- Clear explanations of the census scope, definitions, and enumeration rules
- Detailed tables showing workers by aggregate, nativity, age, and location
- City-level data for major urban areas, plus national trends across provinces
- Background on the new mechanical tabulation methods used to compile the data
Ideal for readers of history and statistics who want a grounded view of Canada’s labor structure in 1911, this edition provides a primary source glimpse into how work was organized and recorded over a century ago.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough examination of the occupations of the Canadian people, based on data collected during the nation's fifth census in 1911. It presents valuable insights into the distribution of workers across various industries and professions at the time. The author categorizes occupations into agriculture, building trades, domestic and personal services, government, fishing and hunting, forestry and lumbering, manufacturing, mining, professional services, trade and merchandising, and transportation. By analyzing the data by sex, age, and nativity, the book reveals the changing nature of the Canadian workforce and the economic conditions of the era. The statistics provide a comprehensive understanding of the occupations that shaped Canadian society during this period, making this book an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the economic and social development of Canada. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332885398_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332885398
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