Here is one occupation for those with knowledge of trades back in 1911:- What is a "putter" as in a shoe factory? Muriel - muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon A. Watts" <gordon_watts@telus.net> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com>; Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 3:17 PM Subject: 1911 Census -- Column 18 numbers Greetings Gordon and All. I thought that I had posted about this earlier, but there may have been a problem when sending it from a location away from home. In any case, I copy here the pertinent information I received from LAC about the numbers in column 18 of the 1911 Census. ========================= The numbers in column 18 were entered by the individuals preparing the census with coding for mechanical tabulation. We will be adding further information (see draft version below) to our contextual help early in September. 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. ======================= Subsequent to receiving this information, I have been compiling a list of occupation codes that I have identified from viewing the 1911 Census schedules and have identified about 100 occupations so far. There appear to be classes of occupations as there is occasionally more than one occupation given for a specific code. I will shortly try to put this information into a form suitable for downloading and will place a link to it on the Post 1901 Census project website. As I am able to identify further occupations I will update the file on the website. I will be unable to work on this in the coming week so do not look for it yet. I will post when it has been added to the website. While LAC identified only three numbers for the second part of the code, I have so far noted on the schedules, every number between 0 and 9, with the exception of 1 and 4. These numbers obviously have some further references to different classes of workers but I have yet to identify them. Some possibilities would include 'civil servants', 'municipal worker' etc. I will be spending some time in the Vancouver Public Library, and the library of Simon Fraser University, in an effort to find the publication referred to by my contact in LAC. The logical explanation for the code 'NG' is 'not given' or 'none given'. In relation to column 18 this notation is most often shown for children under the age of 10, or wives of the head of household, who are shown as students or not employed. It does occasionally show up in other columns where other information under the general heading would indicate that the column in which 'NG' appears is not applicable to the individual being looked at. Enjoy the Census! Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted

Hello Muriel, One possibility: CODE: 589.685-098 Buy the DOT:Download/Diskettes/CD-ROM TITLE(s): WRINGER-MACHINE OPERATOR (leather mfg.; tex. prod., nec) alternate titles: extractor operator; extract wringer; putter-out, machine; roll-press operator; setter, machine; striker-out, machine; wringer and setter Tends machine that removes moisture or wrinkles from felt sheets or hides: Places material between rollers of machine and depresses pedal that rotates lower roller against upper roller to press moisture or smooth wrinkles from material. Releases pedal to separate rollers and stop machine. Removes material from rollers and places material on cart. May move controls to adjust rollers according to thickness of material. May be designated according to section of leather processed as Belly Wringer (leather mfg.); Crop-Setting-Out-Machine Operator (leather mfg.); or according to type of leather processed as Blue-Leather Setter (leather mfg.); Colored-Leather Setter (leather mfg.). May sponge water on hides before rolling to ensure uniformity of moisture content and be designated Sponger (leather mfg.). Dictionary of Occupational Titles Index http://theodora.com/dot_index.html#P Rob Doragh Liverpool UK Muriel M. Davidson <muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca> Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 Here is one occupation for those with knowledge of trades back in 1911:- What is a "putter" as in a shoe factory?