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Other possible sources for your ancestor's occupation include [[England Emigration and Immigration|migration records]], [[England Passenger Lists|passenger lists]], [[United Kingdom Naturalization and Citizenship|naturalization records]], [[England Probate Records|wills and probate records]], [[England Land and Property|land and property records]], [[England Military Records|military records]] which will also record the occupation on enlistment, and [[England Newspapers|newspaper reports]]. | Other possible sources for your ancestor's occupation include [[England Emigration and Immigration|migration records]], [[England Passenger Lists|passenger lists]], [[United Kingdom Naturalization and Citizenship|naturalization records]], [[England Probate Records|wills and probate records]], [[England Land and Property|land and property records]], [[England Military Records|military records]] which will also record the occupation on enlistment, and [[England Newspapers|newspaper reports]]. | ||
For a history of occupations using the Historical International Standard Classification of Occupations (HISCO) [http://historyofwork.iisg.nl/major.php The History of Work]. All occupational titles in the world from the 18th to the 20th century can be ordered, connected and linked to short descriptions of the work done. | |||
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