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{{Finland-sidebar}} ''[[Finland Genealogy|Finland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Finland Occupations|Occupations]]'' | {{Finland-sidebar}}<br>''[[Finland Genealogy|Finland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Finland Occupations|Occupations]]'' | ||
Occupations were a measure of social status. Some trades were viewed as more prestigious than others. Many tradesmen, such as butchers, tanners, shoemakers, tailors, and others, were organized into guilds. The purpose of a guild was to train apprentices and regulate the practice of the trade in an area. | Occupations were a measure of social status. Some trades were viewed as more prestigious than others. Many tradesmen, such as butchers, tanners, shoemakers, tailors, and others, were organized into guilds. The purpose of a guild was to train apprentices and regulate the practice of the trade in an area. | ||