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Accomptant-Accountant
Almoner-A philanthropist; a person who gives to the needy
Amanuensis-Stenographer or secretary
Artificer-A soldier mechanic
Bailie-Bailiff
Baxter-Baker
Bluestocking-Female writer or intellectual
Boniface-An innkeeper
Brazier-One who works with brass
Brewster-Beer manufacturer
Brightsmith-Metal worker
Burgomaster-Mayor
Caulker-One who fills up cracks (in ships or windows)
Chaisemaker-Carriage maker
Chandler-Dealer or trader, usually referring to one who sells candles
or a grocery retailer
Chiffonnier-Wig maker
Clark-Clerk
Clerk-Clergyman
Clicker-One who makes eyelet holes in boots using a machine which
clicked
Cohen-Priest
Collier-Coal miner
Colporteur-Book peddler
Cooper-One who makes or repairs vessels such as casks, barrels, tubs,
etc.
Cordwainer-A worker in cordwain, or cordovan leather; a shoemaker.
Costermonger-Fruit and vegetable peddler
Crocker-Potter
Crowner-Coroner
Currier-One who tans leather by incorporating oil or grease
Docker-Dock worker who loads and unloads cargo
Dowser-One who finds water using a rod or witching stick
Draper-A dealer in dry goods
Drayman-One who drives a strong cart without fixed sides for carrying
heavy loads
Dresser-A surgeon's assistant in a hospital
Drover-One who drives cattle, sheep, etc. to market
Duffer-Peddler
Factor-One who acts or transacts business for another
Farrier-A blacksmith, one who shoes horses
Fell monger-One who removes hair or wool from hides for leather making
Fletcher-One who makes bows and arrows
Fuller-One who cleans and finishes cloth
Gaoler-A jailer
Glazier-Window glassman
Hacker-Maker of hoes
Hatcheler-One who combs out or carded flax
Haymonger-Dealer in hay
Hayward-Keeper of fences
Higgler-Itinerant peddler
Hillier-Roof tiler
Hind-A farm laborer
Hostler-A groom who takes care of horses, often at an inn
Hooker-Reaper
Hooper-One who makes hoops for casks and barrels
Huckster-Seller of small wares
Husbandman-A farmer who cultivates the land
Jagger-Fish peddler
Journeyman-One who had served his apprenticeship and mastered his
craft, not bound to serve a master, but hired by the day
Joyner/Joiner-A skilled carpenter
Kempster-Wool comber
Lardner-Keeper of the cupboard
Lavender-Washer woman
Lederer-Leather maker
Leech-Physician
Longshoreman-Stevedore
Lormer-Maker of horse gear
Malender-Farmer
Maltster-Brewer
Manciple-A steward
Mason-Bricklayer
Mintmaster-One who issues local currency
Monger-Seller of goods
Muleskinner-Teamster
Neatherder-One who herds cows
Ordinary Keeper-Innkeeper with fixed prices
Peregrinator-Itinerant, wanderer
Peruker-A wig maker
Pettifogger-A shyster lawyer
Pigman-Crockery dealer
Plumber-One who applies sheet lead for roofing and set lead frames
for plain or stained glass windows
Porter-Door keeper
Puddler-Wrought iron worker
Quarrier-Quarry worker
Rattlewatch-Town watchman
Ripper-Seller of fish
Roper-Maker of rope or nets
Saddler-One who makes, repairs, or sells saddles or other furnishings
for horses
Sawbones-Physician
Sawyer-Carpenter
Schumacker-Shoemaker
Scribler-A minor or worthless author
Scrivener-Professional or public copyist or writer; notary public
Scrutiner-Election judge
Shrieve-Sheriff
Slater-Roofer
Slopseller-Seller of ready-made clothes
Snobscat/Snob-One who repairs shoes
Sorter-Tailor
Spinster-A woman who spins; an unmarried woman
Spurrer-Maker of spurs
Squire-Farm owner; justice of peace
Supercargo-Officer on merchant ship who is in charge of cargo
Tanner-One who tans (cures) animal hides into leather
Tapley-One who puts the tap in an ale cask
Tasker-Reaper
Teamster-One who drives a team for hauling
Thatcher-Roofer
Tide waiter-Customs inspector
Tinker-A traveling tin pot and pan seller and repairman
Tipstaff-Policeman
Travers-Toll bridge collector
Tucker-Cleaner of cloth goods
Turner-A person who turns wood on a lathe into spindles
Victualer-A tavern keeper, or one who provides an army, navy, or ship
with food supplies
Vulcan-Blacksmith
Wagoner-Teamster not for hire
Wainwright-Wagon maker
Waiter-Customs officer
Webster-Operator of looms
Wharfinger-Owner of a wharf
Wheelwright-One who makes or repairs wheels
Whitesmith-Tinsmith; worker of iron who finishes or polishes the work
Whitewing-Street sweeper
Wright-Workman, especially a construction worker
Yeoman-Farmer who owns his own land
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