This is a collection of the job titles or occupations of the people living in London in the 19th Century.
| Almsman | one who received alms or charity |
| Alnager | (Aulnager)A town official who examined the quality of woollen goods and stamped them with a seal of approval. |
| Amanuensis | A person employed to take dictation or to copy manuscripts - A Secretary or Stenographer. |
| Amber & Jet Cutter | A person who cut and polished amber for jewelry |
| Amber Cutter | A person who cuts amber |
| Ambler | Officer of the Royal Stable who broke in horses |
| Amen Man | Parish clerk |
| Anchor Smith | A person who made anchors |
| Anchoress | A female hermit or religious recluse |
| Anchorite | A male hermit or religious recluse |
| Angle Iron Smith | A person who made angle iron |
| Anilepman | A smallholder, or tenant of the manor |
| Ankle Beater | A young person who helped to drive the cattle to market |
| Annatto Maker | Worked in the manufacture of dyes for paint or printing |
| Annuitant | A person who received an annual income not from working e.g. a pensioner. |
| Antigropelos Maker | A person who made waterproof leggings |
| Anvil Smith | One who made anvils and hammers for blacksmiths |
| Apiarian | Beekeeper |
| Apothecary (Apotheecary) | Prepared and medicines and drugs; pharmacist |
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