This is a list of all the major occupations that we have indexed for the census. There may be subheadings under a given occupation--they will also come up in a search. For example, under clergy, there are various denominations.
The occupations are grouped into seven categories, as follows:
Professionals and MerchantsAccountant
Architect
Bachelor
Bishop
Civil Engineer
Clergy
Commissioner
Contractor
Dentist
Druggist
Editor
Engineer
Gentleman
Hardware Merchandise
Horse Doctor
Instructor
Attorney
Lumber Business
Management
Manager on Railroad
Manufacturer
Merchant
Minister
Physician
Preacher
President
Priest
Principal
Professor
Pupil Instructor
School Teacher
Sexton
Speculator
Superintendent
Surveyor
Teacher
Trader
Veterinary Surgeon
Widower
Farmer
Gardener
Gelder
Landowner
Farm Manager
Nurseryman
Overseer
Agent
Apple Dealer
Assistant
Assistant Physician
Auctioneer
Bank Messenger
Bar Keeper
Boarding Master
Book Seller
Brakeman
Captain
Cashier
Clerk
Coal Seller
Conductor
Constable
Dealer in Patent Rights
Fireman
Floor Inspector
General
Grocer
Hotel Keeper
Inn Keeper
Jailer
Judge
Justice of the Peace
Landlord
Mail Carrier
Manager
Mill Owner
Naval Officer
Notary
Oyster Seller
Police Assistant
Postmaster
Proprieter
Register of County
Restaurant Proprietor
Saloon Keeper
Section Master
Sergeant
Sheriff
Shop Keeper
Stationary & Crockery
Stock Dealer
Tavern Keeper
Teller
Tobacconist
Apprentice
Artist
Axe Grinder
Axe Maker
Axe Polisher
Baker
Barber
Barn Builder
Basket Maker
Blacksmith
Bookbinder
Boot and Shoemaker
Brewer
Bricklayer
Brick Maker
Brick Mason
Brick Moulder
Butcher
Cabinet Maker
Cabinet Workman
Candle Maker
Carder
Carpenter
Carriage Maker
Carriage Painter
Carriage Smith
Carriage Trimmer
Chain Maker
Chair Maker
Chandler
Cigar Maker
Clock Maker
Coach Maker
Coach Painter
Coach Trimmer
Cobbler
Confectioner
Cook
Cooper
Coppersmith
Cradle Maker
Cutler
Daguerreotypist
Distiller
Fence Maker
Finisher
Forgeman
Foundryman
Fuller
Gaslighter
Ginner
Glove Maker
Gunsmith
Harness Maker
Hatter
Iron Master
Iron Roller
Jeweller
Machinist
Mantua Maker
Marble Cutter
Mason
Match Maker
Mechanic
Millwright
Miller
Moulder
Nail Maker
Painter
Paper Maker
Pattern Maker
Plasterer
Plow Maker
Potter
Printer
Pump Maker
Rake Maker
Rope Maker
Saddler
Sawyer
Shinglemaker
Shoemaker
Silversmith
Smith
Spinner
Stone Cutter
Stone Mason
Sugar Maker
Tailor
Tanner
Tinsmith
Trimmer
Wagon Maker
Watch Maker
Weaver
Wheel Wright
White Smith
Windmill Maker
Attendant
Brakesman
Brickbearer
Carriage Driver
Drover
Chimney Sweep
Construction Worker
Day Laborer
Ditcher
Drayman
Driver
Express Man
Factory Hand
Farm Hand
Farm Laborer
Filler of Ore
Forgehand
Foundry Hand
Furnace Hand
Gas Fitter
Gaslighter
Gatekeeper
Grubber
Guard
Hammerman
Hostler
Huxter
Laborer
Limeburner
Livery Stable Keeper
Lumberman
Mill Hand
Miner
Nailer
Night Watch
Packer Wood Chopper
Peddler
Porter
Riverboat Man
Sailor
Servant
Shoeblack
Stage Driver
Steward
Stone Breaker
Stone Quarrier
Teamster
Tinker
Wagoner
Waiter
Watchman
Well Digger
White Washer
Winder
Boarder
Domestic
Governess
Housekeeper
House Keeper
House Servant
House Work
Lady
Land Lady
Maid
Matron
Milliner
Nurse
Post Mistress
Prostitute
School Mistress
Seamstress
Service
Tailoress
Washer and Ironer
Washerwoman
Widow
Graduate
Medical Student
Pupil
Student
Student of Dentistry
Student of Divinity
Law Student
Student for the Ministry
Student of Theology