Category: Occupational

12 Records for Identifying an Ancestor’s Occupation

Identifying what your ancestor did for work is an important part of genealogy research. Here are 12 different record types you can use to learn more about your ancestor's occupation.

The Genealogist’s Guide to Occupational Records

Our ancestors’ jobs can reveal so much about their lives. Here's how to use occupational and employment records in your genealogy research.

Old Occupations Glossary Free Download

So your ancestor was an axle tree maker — what does that mean? Use this glossary to translate your kin’s archaic occupations.

Genealogy Q&A: Researching Ancestor Occupations Premium

Trying to learn more about your ancestor through occupational records? Our experts have the answers!

Indentured Servants: Was Your Ancestor One? Premium

Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in Colonial America. Was your ancestor one?

Social Security Records: A Genealogist’s Guide Premium

Discover what family history clues you can find in Social Security records such as SS-5 applications, claim files, and the Social Security Death Index.