German Occupations of the 19th Century
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German Occupations of the 19th Century
An easy table to help you translate occupations in German to English when researching your German Roots. Also see German-English Glossary for a more complete list.
| GERMAN | ENGLISH |
|---|---|
| Arbeiter | Labourer |
| Artabauer | Farmer |
| Arzt | Physician |
| Bergmann | Miner |
| Bergwäscher | Ore Dresser |
| Bierbrauer | Brewer |
| Gatner | Gardener |
| Goldschmied | Goldsmith |
| Kaufmann | Shopkeeper, merchant |
| Kenditor | Confectioner |
| Landmann | Farmer |
| Leineweber | Linen Weaver |
| Longsbar | Tanner |
| Maler | Painter |
| Maurer | Bricklayer |
| Metzger | Butcher |
| Muller | Miller |
| Plymynan | Plumber |
| Pocharbeiter | Mining mill operator |
| Sattler | Saddler |
| Schafer | Shepherd |
| Schlachter | Butcher |
| Schmied | Blacksmith |
| Schneider | Tailor |
| Stellmacher | Wheelwright, coachmaker |
| Tischler | joiner, cabinetmaker |
| Uhrmacher | Watchmaker |
| Weber | Weaver |
| Weingartner | Grape grower |
| Zimmermann | Carpenter |
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It is so exciting how all of this is coming together!
I've seen a report of the departure of the South Australian from Plymouth, 22nd April 1837, that lists two German vine-dressers. Is that an alternative translation of Weingartner? The grape growing potential of South Australia was identified very early.