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For definitions of some of the terms used here, please see occupations glossary.

A
Agent
Agent of Christ Church
Apothecary
Archery
Attorney
B
Barber
Basket maker
Biscuit maker
Blacksmith
Bookseller
Bootmaker
Brawn maker
Brazier
Brewer
Brick merchant
Bricklayer
Brickmaker
Bridge builder
Brush maker
Builder
Butcher
Butler
C
Canal boat operator
Canal owner
Candle maker
Candle merchant
Cap maker
Carpenter
Carpet merchant
Carrier
Carver
Cattle dealer
Chain maker
Chairmaker
Chaise driver
Charcoal burner
Cheese dealer
Cheesemonger
Churchwarden
Clockmaker
Coachmaker
Coachman
Coal merchant
Coal mine owner
Cockfight organizer
Colourman
Cooper
Cork cutter
Cotton
Cowman
Cutler
D
Dealer
Decorator
Distiller
Dog kennel man
Draper
Dressmaker
Druggist
E
Embroiderer
Estate manager
Excavator
Excise officer
F
Farmer
Farrier
Fishing tackle maker
Fishmonger
Flagger
Flat captain
Flat master
Flat owner
Footman
Foreman
Forester
Furnisher
Furniture maker
G
Gamekeeper
Gardener
Geese breeder
Gentleman
Gilder
Glass maker
Glass manufacturer
Glazier
Grain dealer
Grinder
Gripyarding contractor
Grocer
Groom
Gun dealer
Gunpowder maker
Gunsmith
H
Haberdasher
Hair dealer
Ham curer
Hatter
Hempworker
Hop merchant
Hosier
Hostler
Housekeeper
Huntsman
Husbandman
I
Innkeeper
Iron caster
Iron forger
Iron merchant
Ironmonger
J
Jeweller
Joiner
L
Labourer
Lampmaker
Landowner
Landscape designer
Launderer
Leather merchant
Lime dealer
Limeburner
Linen draper
Locksmith
M
Maid
Malt dealer
Maltster
Manager
Mantua maker
Manufacturer
Mapmaker
Marble mason
Mason
Mat maker
Mercer
Merchant
Miller
Milliner
Millwright
Molecatcher
N
Nail seller
Navigation owner
Newspaper seller
Nurse
Nurseryman
O
Oil man
Oil merchant
Outfitter
Overseer highways
Overseer of poor
P
Paint material dealer
Painter
Paver
Pavior
Pewterer
Piling contractor
Plasterer
Plumber
Postilion
Potter
Publican
Pump maker
Q
Quarry owner
Quarryman
R
Ratcatcher
River bank contractor
Rock salt mine owner
Ropemaker
Rum merchant
S
Sadler
Sailcloth manufacturer
Salt manufacturer
Salt mine manager
Sawyer
School master
Seamstress
Seedsman
Servant
Sheep shearer
Shoemaker
Shopkeeper
Silversmith
Slate merchant
Slate quarry owner
Slater
Slitting and rolling mill operator
Smallholder
Smoke jack maker
Soap maker
Solicitor
Spirit merchant
Stationer
Staymaker
Stocking knitter
Stone carver
Stonemason
Sugar manufacturer
Surveyor
T
Tailor
Tanner
Tax collector
Tea dealer
Tea merchant
Thatcher
Tile maker
Timber merchant
Tinsmith
Toolmaker
Town crier
Turner
U
Under groom
Upholsterer
V
Valuer
Valuers
Vet
W
Wagon driver
Warehouse manager
Well builder
Wharf manager
Wheelwright
Whitesmith
Wine merchant
Wireworker
Wood turner
Woollen cloth maker
Woollen draper

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