OCCUPATION CODES - 1870 MORTALITY INDEX
The following list contains 355 entries defining the numeric codes to list occupations
in the 1870 Mortality Index.
| Code |
Occupation |
| 0 |
Nothing listed or no occupation |
| 1 |
Farmer |
| 2 |
Blacksmith |
| 3 |
Teacher |
| 4 |
Wheelwright |
| 5 |
Bricklayer |
| 6 |
Physician |
| 7 |
Carpenter-Joiner |
| 8 |
Shoemaker-cordwainer |
| 9 |
Laborer |
| 10 |
Student |
| 11 |
Cabinet worker |
| 12 |
Saddler |
| 13 |
Tailor |
| 14 |
Merchant |
| 15 |
Gunsmith |
| 16 |
Milkman |
| 17 |
Lawyer |
| 18 |
Printer |
| 19 |
Sailor-Navy personnel |
| 20 |
Landlady,landlord |
| 21 |
Cooper |
| 22 |
Clerk-bank
clerk |
| 23 |
Soldier-Army personnel |
| 24 |
Engineer |
| 25 |
Plasterer |
| 26 |
herdsman |
| 27 |
Stage
driver |
| 28 |
Millwright |
| 29 |
Mechanic |
| 30 |
Clergyman-Minister, Priest, Preacher |
| 31 |
Potter |
| 32 |
Butcher |
| 33 |
Gardner |
| 34 |
Gambler |
| 35 |
Machinist |
| 36 |
Baker |
| 37 |
Overseer |
| 38 |
Planter |
| 39 |
Innkeeper |
| 40 |
Ditcher |
| 41 |
Wagoner |
| 42 |
Miller |
| 43 |
Stock
Keeper |
| 44 |
Painter |
| 45 |
Grocer |
| 46 |
School
Keeper |
| 47 |
Postmaster |
| 48 |
Stonemason |
| 49 |
Boatman-Pilot
on river |
| 50 |
Mason |
| 51 |
Trader |
| 52 |
Silversmith |
| 53 |
Tanner |
| 54 |
Housekeeper |
| 55 |
Surveyor |
| 56 |
Paper
maker |
| 57 |
Carriage
maker |
| 58 |
Tobacconist |
| 59 |
Pauper |
| 60 |
Hatter |
| 61 |
Woolcomber |
| 62 |
Ship
carpenter |
| 63 |
Justice
of the Peace-Judge |
| 64 |
Constable |
| 65 |
Brush
maker |
| 66 |
Distiller |
| 67 |
Teamster |
| 68 |
Bridge
maker |
| 69 |
Chain
maker |
| 70 |
Varnisher |
| 71 |
Barrister |
| 72 |
Druggist |
| 73 |
Cheesmaker |
| 74 |
Basket
maker |
| 75 |
Brick
maker |
| 76 |
Coal
miner-Collier |
| 77 |
Barber |
| 78 |
Weaver |
| 79 |
Milliner |
| 80 |
Drayman |
| 81 |
Manufacturer |
| 82 |
Editor |
| 83 |
Jurner |
| 84 |
Pump
Maker |
| 85 |
Lumberman |
| 86 |
Boarding
Housekeeper |
| 87 |
Rafting |
| 88 |
Iron
Maker |
| 89 |
Pilot |
| 90 |
Housewife |
| 91 |
Knitter |
| 92 |
Clock
Repairer |
| 93 |
Dance
Master |
| 94 |
Rectifier
of Liqueurs |
| 95 |
Cook |
| 96 |
Engraver |
| 97 |
Bookseller |
| 98 |
Laundry |
| 99 |
Treasurer |
| 100 |
Bookkeeper |
| 101 |
Cotton
Broker |
| 102 |
Cartman |
| 103 |
Artist |
| 104 |
Shepherd |
| 105 |
Well
Digger |
| 106 |
Manteau
maker |
| 107 |
Dentist |
| 108 |
Coach |
| 109 |
Fireman |
| 110 |
Railroad
worker |
| 111 |
Concert
Musician |
| 112 |
Prostitute |
| 113 |
Elocutionist |
| 114 |
Mailman |
| 115 |
Photographer |
| 116 |
Ship
Chandler |
| 117 |
Fisherman |
| 118 |
Confectioner |
| 119 |
Telegrapher |
| 120 |
Liveryman |
| 121 |
Real
Estate Agent |
| 122 |
Pail
Turner |
| 123 |
Dairyman |
| 124 |
Banker |
| 125 |
Hireling-work
of all kinds |
| 126 |
Secretary
of State |
| 127 |
Catholic
Sister-Nun |
| 128 |
Peddler |
| 129 |
Canal
Lock Tender |
| 130 |
Wagon
Maker |
| 131 |
Superintendent
of Cemetery |
| 132 |
Seamstress |
| 133 |
Glass
Blower |
| 134 |
Oreminer |
| 135 |
Stone
Cutter |
| 136 |
Music
Teacher |
| 137 |
Boxer |
| 138 |
Paper
hanger |
| 139 |
Hotel
Keeper |
| 140 |
Nurse |
| 141 |
Captain
of Ship |
| 142 |
Life
insurance agent |
| 143 |
Telephone
operator |
| 144 |
Slave |
| 145 |
Midwife |
| 146 |
Jeweler |
| 147 |
Missionary |
| 148 |
Builder |
| 149 |
Servant |
| 150 |
Auctioneer |
| 151 |
Dyer-Fuller |
| 152 |
Lawman-Policeman,
Sheriff |
| 153 |
Factory
worker |
| 154 |
Agent |
| 155 |
Waiter |
| 156 |
Smith |
| 157 |
Saloon
keeper |
| 158 |
Broom
maker |
| 159 |
Tool
maker |
| 160 |
Undertaker |
| 161 |
Glass
maker |
| 162 |
Harness
maker |
| 163 |
Match
maker |
| 164 |
Chair
maker |
| 165 |
Cigar
maker |
| 166 |
Hammerman |
| 167 |
Marble
cutter |
| 168 |
Foundryman |
| 169 |
Timer |
| 170 |
Ordinary
keeper |
| 171 |
Cattleman |
| 172 |
Farm laborer |
| 173 |
Tool gatherer |
| 174 |
Railroad agent |
| 175 |
Armorer |
| 176 |
Insurrectionist |
| 177 |
Canal Repairer |
|
| Code |
Occupation |
| 178 |
Hosteler |
| 179 |
Furnace Founder |
| 180 |
Veterinarian |
| 181 |
Currier |
| 182 |
Spinster |
| 183 |
Combmaker |
| 184 |
Sugarmaker |
| 185 |
Patent Officer |
| 186 |
Boilermaker |
| 187 |
Gold
Miner |
| 188 |
Stock Trader |
| 189 |
Plumber |
| 190 |
Railroad Contractor |
| 191 |
Post Maker |
| 192 |
Coach Trimmer |
| 193 |
White Washer |
| 194 |
Freighter |
| 195 |
Jailer |
| 196 |
Wood Chopper |
| 197 |
Mistress |
| 198 |
Cotton Factory Worker |
| 199 |
Candle Maker |
| 200 |
Fence Maker |
| 201 |
Pattern
Maker |
| 202 |
Salesman-Saleswoman-or
Drummer |
| 203 |
Miner |
| 204 |
Bottler |
| 205 |
Steelmill |
| 206 |
Boiler
Operator |
| 207 |
Broker |
| 208 |
Porter |
| 209 |
Watchman |
| 210 |
Finisher |
| 211 |
Cork
Cutter |
| 212 |
Publisher |
| 213 |
Weigher |
| 214 |
Nailmaker-Naylor |
| 215 |
Clothier |
| 216 |
Actor |
| 217 |
Canal
Superintendent |
| 218 |
Gentleman |
| 219 |
Furniture
Maker |
| 220 |
Locksmith |
| 221 |
Brewer |
| 222 |
Rope
Maker |
| 223 |
Notary
Public |
| 224 |
Caulker-Calker |
| 225 |
Inspector |
| 226 |
Paper
Maker |
| 227 |
Orderly |
| 228 |
Starchmaker |
| 229 |
Bristle
Dripper |
| 230 |
Scavenger |
| 231 |
Dealer |
| 232 |
Contractor |
| 233 |
Collector |
| 234 |
Refiner |
| 235 |
Representative |
| 236 |
Hunter |
| 237 |
Box
Maker |
| 238 |
Manager |
| 239 |
Eating
Establishment - Refectory |
| 240 |
Doorknob
Maker |
| 241 |
Spice
Grinder |
| 242 |
Slate
Picker |
| 243 |
Grave
Digger |
| 244 |
Puddler |
| 245 |
Spool
Maker |
| 246 |
Bus
Drive |
| 247 |
Hod
Carrier |
| 248 |
Vinist |
| 249 |
Tile
Cutter |
| 250 |
Soap
Maker |
| 251 |
Bookbinder |
| 252 |
Sawmill
Worker |
| 253 |
Carder |
| 254 |
Ship
or Boat Builder |
| 255 |
Lime
Burner |
| 256 |
Clock
Maker |
| 257 |
Iron
Worker |
| 258 |
Cab
Driver |
| 259 |
Metal
Millworker |
| 260 |
Scrap
Packer |
| 261 |
Saleratur
Maker-Baking Soda |
| 262 |
Furnace
Keeper |
| 263 |
Shoemaker |
| 264 |
Cast
Cleaner |
| 265 |
Powder
Mill Worker |
| 266 |
Watch
Maker |
| 267 |
Conductor |
| 268 |
Beautician |
| 269 |
Tinker |
| 270 |
Florist |
| 271 |
Superintendent
of Oil Wells |
| 272 |
Steriedace-Long
Shoreman |
| 273 |
Gas
Fitter |
| 274 |
Reporter |
| 275 |
Counselor |
| 276 |
Speculator |
| 277 |
Ivory
Carver |
| 278 |
Fish
Packer |
| 279 |
Glass
Packer |
| 280 |
Sail
Maker |
| 281 |
Shipper |
| 282 |
Presser |
| 283 |
Secretary |
| 284 |
Wholesaler |
| 285 |
Custodian-Janitor |
| 286 |
Proof
Reader |
| 287 |
Designer |
| 288 |
Wig
Maker |
| 289 |
Toy
Maker |
| 290 |
Piano
Maker |
| 291 |
Packer |
| 292 |
Taselmaker |
| 293 |
Umbrella
Maker |
| 294 |
Roofer |
| 295 |
Driver |
| 296 |
Tax
Collector |
| 297 |
Coffee
Maker |
| 298 |
Furrier |
| 299 |
Spinner |
| 300 |
Axe
Grinder |
| 301 |
Customs
Officer |
| 302 |
Perfumer |
| 303 |
Inventor |
| 304 |
Rider |
| 305 |
Framer |
| 306 |
Lamp
Maker |
| 307 |
Paver |
| 308 |
Spooler |
| 309 |
Poet |
| 310 |
Commissioner |
| 311 |
Guilder |
| 312 |
Sculptor-Carver |
| 313 |
Male
Skinner |
| 314 |
Wool
Sorter |
| 315 |
Cutler |
| 316 |
Cloth
Finisher |
| 317 |
Paper
Carrier |
| 318 |
Collar
Maker |
| 319 |
Chemist |
| 320 |
Alderman |
| 321 |
Whipmaker |
| 322 |
Suspenders
Maker |
| 323 |
Bark
Measurer |
| 324 |
Stove
Caster |
| 325 |
Skin
Dresser |
| 326 |
Crimper |
| 327 |
Blind
Maker |
| 328 |
Hose
Maker |
| 329 |
Delivery
Man |
| 330 |
Swork
Mounter |
| 331 |
Dial
Maker |
| 332 |
Drover |
| 333 |
Block
Maker |
| 334 |
Pewterer |
| 335 |
Lamp
Lighter |
| 336 |
Card
Maker |
| 337 |
Rigger |
| 338 |
Electrician |
| 339 |
Grinder |
| 340 |
Wire
Maker |
| 341 |
Button
Maker |
| 342 |
Windmill
Maker |
| 343 |
Oil
Refiner |
| 344 |
Shingle
Maker |
| 345 |
Auditor |
| 346 |
Driller |
| 347 |
Operative-industrial
worker |
| 348 |
Bucket
maker |
| 349 |
Mayor |
| 350 |
Beggar |
| 351 |
Reed
Maker |
| 352 |
Nut
Cracker |
| 353 |
Governess |
| 354 |
College/University
President |
| 355 |
Baggage
Master |
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