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==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1720-1940''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62979/ U.K. and U.S., Blacksmiths and Related Trades Index, 1720-1940] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1767-1973''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/britain-royal-and-imperial-calendars-1767-1973-browse Britain, Royal and Imperial Calendars 1767-1973 Browse] at Findmypast — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1860-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62452/ UK, Royal Mail Pension and Gratuity Records, 1860-1970] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1871-1942''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/civil-service-commission-appointments-promotions-and-transfers-1871-1942 Civil Service Commission Appointments, Promotions and Transfers 1871-1942] at Findmypast — index ($) | |||
*'''1899-1900''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-50941/cranes-directory-uk-europe-australasia-1899-1900?s=275764761 Crane's Directory UK, Europe Australasia 1899-1900] at MyHeritage — index ($) | |||
==Information== | |||
Knowing an ancestor’s occupation can help you distinguish him from other individuals with the same name. The records associated with your ancestor’s occupation could provide information about his life and family. | Knowing an ancestor’s occupation can help you distinguish him from other individuals with the same name. The records associated with your ancestor’s occupation could provide information about his life and family. | ||
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Definitions of occupations can be found in: | Definitions of occupations can be found in: | ||
*Murray, Sir James A.H., ed. ''Oxford English Dictionary''. 13 vols plus supps. Oxford, England: Clarendon Press, 1933–. ( | *Murray, Sir James A.H., ed. ''Oxford English Dictionary''. 13 vols plus supps. Oxford, England: Clarendon Press, 1933–. (FS Library book {{FSC|423 M964o|disp=423 M964o}}.) | ||
A bibliography of sources for occupations can be found in: | A bibliography of sources for occupations can be found in: | ||
*Raymond, Stuart A. 2nd ed.''Occupational Sources for Genealogists''. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. ( | *Raymond, Stuart A. 2nd ed.''Occupational Sources for Genealogists''. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. (FS Library book {{FSC|942 U23rs |disp=942 U23rs}} 1996.) | ||
Occupational histories, records, and related items can be found in county record offices and at the National Library of Wales.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 55-56. NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is both enhanced and updated by the genealogical community.</ref> Those found at the | Occupational histories, records, and related items can be found in county record offices and at the National Library of Wales.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 55-56. NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is both enhanced and updated by the genealogical community.</ref> Those found at the FamilySearch Library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES - OCCUPATIONS | ;WALES - OCCUPATIONS | ||
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=== Websites about occupations === | === Websites about occupations === | ||
*[http://www.welshmines.org | *[http://www.welshmines.org Welsh Mines] | ||
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk Welsh Mariners] | *[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk Welsh Mariners] | ||
*[http://www.welshcoalmines.co.uk/ Welsh Coal Mines] | *[http://www.welshcoalmines.co.uk/ Welsh Coal Mines] | ||
*[[Coal Mining in Great Britain|Coal Mining in Great Britain]] | |||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/historicalinsights/coal-mining-wales/person/18147910769:1030:31922884 Coal Mines in South Wales-Ancestry] | *[http://www.ancestry.com/historicalinsights/coal-mining-wales/person/18147910769:1030:31922884 Coal Mines in South Wales-Ancestry] | ||
*[http://www.miningartifacts.org/Wales-Mines.html Mines of Wales] | *[http://www.miningartifacts.org/Wales-Mines.html Mines of Wales] | ||
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[[Category:Wales Occupations]] | [[Category:Wales Occupations]] | ||
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