The following is a list of occupations of which many are archaic. These are useful to genealogists since surnames usually originated from someone's occupation. They also are useful to historians in general. The list is by no means complete. I thank all of those who have contributed to the list.

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- The Genealogy "How-To" Guide is a great companion for your family research. It contains addresses and information about hundreds of archives and libraries that both beginner and experienced researchers will find useful.

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