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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