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Access Genealogy: A Free Genealogy Resource. Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians. Migration Trails. Free Genealogy Forms and Charts. Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet. Genealogy - Glossary of Old Occupations & Trades. Glossary of Old Occupations & Trades The world of work has changed greatly from the times of our ancestors, causing many occupational names and terms to fall into disuse.
If you found your ancestor named as a ripper, seinter, hosteler, sperviter, dobber, or pettifogger, would you know what it meant? Probably not. Yet, the work that our ancestors chose for their living is an important part of who they were. Learning about the occupations of our ancestors can provide insight into their daily lives, social status, and possibly even the origin of your family surname. This free glossary of old occupations explains the function of hundreds of old occupations, trades, and job titles.
This old occupations glossary is a continual work-in-progress. Related Resources: Main Glossary of Genealogical & Historical Terms. 1930 Census :: FREE 1790-1930 Census Resources for Genealogy & Family History. Atlas of the Human Journey - The Genographic Project. When humans first ventured out of Africa some 60,000 years ago, they left genetic footprints still visible today. By mapping the appearance and frequency of genetic markers in modern peoples, we create a picture of when and where ancient humans moved around the world. These great migrations eventually led the descendants of a small group of Africans to occupy even the farthest reaches of the Earth.
Our species is an African one: Africa is where we first evolved, and where we have spent the majority of our time on Earth. The earliest fossils of recognizably modern Homo sapiens appear in the fossil record at Omo Kibish in Ethiopia, around 200,000 years ago. Although earlier fossils may be found over the coming years, this is our best understanding of when and approximately where we originated. Learn more about Early Human Milestones According to the genetic and paleontological record, we only started to leave Africa between 60,000 and 70,000 years ago. Where to Write for Vital Records. Free Genealogy Search Advice. Genealogy.com (Social Security Death Index) National Archives and Records Administration. MA RootsWeb. GenealogyandFamilyHistory.com. USGenWeb Project.