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From: "Sally Rolls Pavia" <>
Subject: Old Occupations in Scotland
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 18:02:25 -0700

What exactly did you say your ancestor did?

The occupations and daily work of our Scottish ancestors have changed as
trades, industries and professions have come and gone over hundreds of years

Below is a list guide to over 250 more unusual occupations and work
positions found on 17th, 18th and 19th century records, Census returns, and
gravestone inscriptions in Scotland.

Advocate..............Solicitor acting in a Law Court
Ag. Lab.................Agricultural Labourer
Alewife..................Woman who ran an alehouse
Annealer............ . Processed metal or glass by furnace-heating and
immersion in chemical baths

Want more definitions?
www.scotroots.com/occupations.htm



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