FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Swedish Occupations
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To create a great list of Swedish occupations to help people doing Swedish family history research.
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| Swedish | Latin | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfångare | glassworks laborer | Glass blower or assistant to glass blower | |
| Barnskomakare | Shoemaker for children | was a unique occupation between about the 1730s' - 1900 | |
| Degn | Older term used for Klockare (see Klockare) | ||
| Fästebonde | see Arrendator or Åbo | ||
| Gesäll | Apprentice | A laborer learning the skills within a trade, who after finishing a Gesällprov recieved a Gesällbrev |