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. EllisIsland.com. Castle Garden (Before ELLIS) Genealogy and Family History Research. Automated Genealogy. Geneaknowhow.net. VAN DONGEN - Zoekresultaten stamboom, genealogie of kwartierstaat. Stamboomzoeker.nl - Zoek je stamboom op internet - Nu 35.150.095 personen! Nationaal Archief. GahetNA. WieWasWie. How To Get started. Historisch onderzoek begint hier.