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What was the most common jobs in 1800

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Most common job in 1800

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Apothecary - acted as pharmacist, doctor, dentist, and general storekeeper

Barber - cut hair; also was a surgeon

Blacksmith-Armorer - made things from iron and repaired weapons

Bookbinder

Breechesmaker - mades breeches

Brickmaker

Cabinetmaker - made and repaired furniture

Carpenter-joiner - built interiors of ships and houses

Chandler - made candles

Coachmaker - made coaches and wagons

Cooper - made containers of wood, such as barrels

Cutler - made, sold, and repaired knives and scissors

Farrier - shoed horses and acted as a veterinarian

Goldsmith - made hollow ware (bowls, cups, and vases) and jewelry

Gunsmith

Hatter

Leather dresser

Mantuamaker - dressmaker

Milliner - made dresses and hats and sold accessories

Music Teacher

Printer - published the newspaper, sold books and other printed materials, and often served as postmaster

Ropemaker

Saddler - made saddles, harnesses, and other leather items

Shoemaker

Silversmith

Tavern Keeper - provided meals, drinks, entertainment, and lodging

Weaver

Wheelwright - made wheels and carts

Wigmaker

Whitesmith - made things of iron and steel, then polished them to make them look like silver

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Farmer, Newspaper Boy, Shoemaker, Rancher.
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