Ancestral Occupations - Archaic
This nice-sized list of occupational terms includes a list of the sources from which they were compiled. Belgium Roots: Occupations
A nice list of occupations, presented in Dutch, English, French, German, and Latin, which have been contributed by Belgium Roots members.
Dictionary of Ancient Occupations,Trades, Ranks, and Offices
This useful list, with an emphasis on England and its 16th and 17th century colonies, includes a comprehensive bibliography of sources. Obsolete Occupations
This list from Olive Tree Genealogy includes a selection of obsolete English trade and professional terms used from 1086-1400 and some late 17th century and early 18th century trades used in the New World. Occupation Descriptions
A nice, large list of occupation terms and their definitions from two Australian genealogists. Occupations in Latin and Polish
A listing of occupations with their Polish names and Latin equivalents. Only a few offer the English translations. Old German Professions, Occupations & Illnesses
A collection of old German occupation names, with English descriptions from Ingeborg Brigitte Gastel Lloyd. Old Occupations Explained
Another list of old occupations and their meanings from Dan Burrows and USGenWeb. Old Occupations Names Index
One of the more comprehensive occupation lists I've seen, with good descriptions. Maintained by Rodney Hall. Old Trades, Jobs and Professions
Listing of the names once given to jobs, trades and professions in Britain. Ranks, Professions, Occupations and Trades
A nice-sized list of occupations and trades in England and Wales, compiled by Gendocs. Back to Occupations and Genealogy
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