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This is a collection of the job titles or occupations of the people living in London in the 19th Century.

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Apparitor Official who summoned witnesses in the ecclesiastical courts
Appraiser
Apprentice One who was bound to a skilled worker for a specified time to learn a trade - Apprenticeship
Aproneer A shopkeeper
Apronman Mechanic
Aquarius (Ewar) Waterman
Aquavita Seller A person who sold alcohol
Arbiter A person who judged disputes.
Archer A person skilled in using a bow and arrow.
Archiator Physician
Archil Maker Made a violet dye from lichens, used in the textile industry
Archivist A person who kept records of historical value.
Arkwright Skilled craftsman who produced arks; wooden chests or coffers
Armiger Squire who carried the armour of a knight, or one entitled to bear heraldic arms.
Armourer Made suits of armour or plates of armour for buildings or ships etc.
Artificer A soldier mechanic who does repairs
Artificer Skilled or artistic worker or craftsman
Artificial Flower Maker Made and sold artificial flowers
Artisan A skilled tradesman.
Artist in Fireworks A person who prepared fireworks displays.

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