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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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