Old occupations, jobs, archaic trades and similar historical terms are often encountered in Family History. Definitions of these words and terms are recorded here.
There are currently 21 old occupations, professions and trades in this directory beginning with the letter N.
Navigator
[1] A sailor in charge of navigating. [2] A labourer who dug canals and later worked on the railways. The origin of navvy.
Needle Pointer
[1] In needlemaking a filer or fettler. [2] A person engaged in the craft of needlepoint.
Nipper
A lorry boy, a young person employed by the carter or wagoner to assist with the collection and delivery of goods.
Notary
a person officially authorised to draw up or attest to contracts, wills, deeds, or similar documents, to protest bills of exchange.
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