![]() The forerunner of Weights & Measures ActĪLE TUNNERSomeone employed by the brewery to fill ale casks (tuns} with aleĪLE-CONNER or ALE FOUNDERAn inspector of ale, who tested the quality and measure of ale served in public housesĪLE-HOUSE-KEEPER or ALEHOUSE KEEPERThe landlord of a tavern / public house landlord (pub, Inn)ĪLE-WIFEA woman who keeps an alehouse or tavernĪLMONERThe person who distributed alms or charity to the poor on behalf of the parishĪLNAGER or ALNAGAR or AULNAGARAn officer in England formally appointed to inspect and measure woollen cloth, and fix upon it a seal.ĪMANUENSISA Scribe or a person who takes down dictation. Next in rank below the mayorĪLE TASTERAn appointed inspector/quality tester of ale and beer first recorded in London 1377. cattle, pigs, sheep, ponies, horses) Can also refer to forest pasturage or herbage.ĪLCHEMISTA medieval chemist who claimed to be able to turn base metals into goldĪLDERMANA civic dignitary in the local council. In some countries a trapeze artistĪFFEEROR or AFFEERERAn official who assesses the monetary penalty dueĪGISTERA person who affords pasture to the livestock of others for a price. Solicitor, Barrister.ĪERONAUTA Balloonist. A man who manages an intestate estate.ĪDVOCATE One who pleads a case for another. Skilled in statistics, especially on the expectancy of life and the average proportion of losses by fire and other accidentsĪDMINISTRATOR (ADMINISTRATRIX - female)Someone who directed the affairs of another i.e. An officer or a mercantile or insurance company. In the ancient and medieval world, it was considered disgraceful for a woman to go on the stage -a belief that continued up until the 17th century.)ĪCTUARYAn account keeper. (In the past, only men could become actors. the equipment of a solider other than arms and uniform.ĪCTORA theatrical performer. pregnancy, labour and the time after deliveryĪCCOUTREMENT MAKER or ACCOUTRERSomeone who supplied dress or trappings equipment - i.e. A male physician skilled in the art and science of managing obstetrics. A person who supplied food provisions to various outletsĪCCOUCHEUR A professional obstetrician. It indicated a qualified sailor with service.ĪCATERA present day caterer. Also an Able Seaman was (and is) a naval rank for the lowest but one sailor rank, the lower rank being Ordinary Seaman or Seaman. We hope you find the updated information useful for your research.ABECEDARIANA teacher of the alphabetĪBLE SEAMANAn unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. PLEASE NOTE: This list has been checked and verified by ourselves (2012) and unlike some other websites that have a similar occupation list we have removed spurious occupations, added others and improved job description. Please note this list is by no means exhaustive and if you would like to add an obscure job to the list feel free to email us with your suggestion and its meaning. Because many of these jobs are no longer in existance there is a brief description against each one. The English census has been taken every 10 years since 1841 but, because they can not be viewed by the public for 100 years, we only have access to the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 19 census. Below is a list of some of the more obscure occupations that you may find on the English Census during your genealogy research.
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