Occupations Added

Appraiser, 44330: “Determines value of real estate, industrial equipment, personal and household effects, works of art, gems and other articles, by examining them for condition and authenticity.”

Carpet Weaver (Hand or Machine), 75457: “Weaves carpet on hand-operated loom (7-54.55) or machine (7-54.60).”

Dispatching and Receiving Clerk, 39120: “Arranges the transmission of goods, invoices and other related materials and keeps appropriate records.”

Fibre Carder, 75135: “Operates carding machine which cleans fibres and transforms them from loosely matted layers (lap) into untwisted strand (sliver).”

Forestry Worker, 63230: “Performs a variety of tasks in the establishing and care of forest stands under the direction of the forest supervisor.”

Fibre Grader and Classer, 75115: “Grades and classifies natural textile fibres.”

Livestock Worker, General, 62410: “Performs a variety of tasks in the breeding and raising of two or more species of livestock.”

Masseur, 07640: “Massages clients or patients to improve circulation, soothe or stimulate nerves, facilitate elimination of waste matter, stretch contracted tendons and produce other therapeutic effects”

Medical X-Ray Technician, 07710: “Operates X-ray equipment to make radiographs for medical diagnostic purposes or to give therapeutic treatment.”

Metalworking Machine Setter, General, 83305: “Sets up various types of power-driven precision metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling, boring, drilling and grinding machines to be operated or attended by other workers”

Other Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Related Workers, 07990: “This group includes medical, dental, veterinary and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those treating sickness through the application of various herbs and medicinal plants; those treating patients with a system of physical culture and drugless treatment of disease by methods aimed to stimulate or assist nature; those treating body ailments and nervous disorders through mental influence and suggestion; those who treat physical ailments by means of therapeutic baths and other treatments; those carrying out minor surgical procedures connected, for example, with ailments of the human foot; those diagnosing and treating minor ailments of the human foot such as corns, callouses, deformed toenails, flat feet and other disorders and advising patients on further treatment, proper foot care and suitable footwear.”

Other Military Ranks, 58340: “Performs military service as directed by commissioned and non-commissioned officers.”

Other Sales Workers, 49090: “This group includes sales workers not elsewhere classified, for example those selling refreshments and confectionery or programmes in places of entertainment.”

Other Wood Treaters, 73190: “This group includes wood treaters not elsewhere classified, for example those who are mainly engaged in operating incising machines to perforate wood and facilitate penetration of preservatives; or impregnating wood products with fireproofing chemicals”

Paper Maker, Specialisation Unknown, 73400

Railway Passenger Train Guard, 36020: “Takes charge of passenger train during journey. Railway freight train guards are classified in 9-84.20.”

Spinner, Weaver, Knitter, Dyer or Related Worker, Specialisation Unknown, 75000

Telephone and Telegraph Installer, Specialisation Unknown, 85600

Tobacco Preparers, Specialisation Unknown, 78100

Twister, 75240: “Operates machine which twists two or more strands of yarn or thread into a single heavier and stronger strand.”

Typist, 32140: “Transcribes in typewritten form letters, reports, documents, accounts and other material from written or printed sources, from recordings on a dictating machine, or other sources.”

Underground Timberman, 71160: Cuts, fits and installs wood or steel props, pillars and arches to support walls and roofs of mines and other underground workings.

Vehicle Electrician, 85540: “Installs and repairs electrical wiring and other electrical equipment in vehicles, such as trains, trams and motor vehicles.”

Vehicle Sheet-Metal Worker, 87370: “Makes, alters and repairs sheet-metal bodywork of vehicles such as automobiles, buses, trucks, wagons and railway coaches”

Watch and Clock Repairer, 84225: “Repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks”

Welder, General, 87210: “Welds metal parts by means of oxy-acetylene, other gas flame or electric arc.”

Winder, 75250: “Operates machine which winds yarn or thread from one package to another to facilitate further processing or transportation.”

Woodworker, Specialisation Unknown, 81000

Wooden Pattern Maker, 81935: “Constructs wooden patterns, using hand or power tools.”

Changed

Novelty Store Clerk, 45150 changed to Demonstrator, 45150 as per HISCO: “Gives demonstrations of articles for sale, in wholesale, retail and industrial establishments, at exhibitions, or in private houses.”

Scavenger, 99930 changed to Factory Worker, 99930 as per HISCO

Grinder, 83530 changed to Tool Grinder, Machine Tools, 83550 as per HISCO: “Sharpens cutting tools used in metalworking, wood-working and other machines by means of a power-operated grinding wheel”

Changed General Labourer, 99910 to Labourer as per HISCO.

Changed Labourer, 94990, to Other Production and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified, 94990 (as per HISCO): “This group includes other production and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who make footwear from raffia, straw or similar material; operate machines in the making of matches; operate machines in the making of wood-encased pencil”

Changed Stableman, 62490 to Other Livestock Workers, 62490, as per HISCO: “This group includes livestock workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in breeding and raising a particular type of livestock (other than beef cattle, sheep, pigs and fur-bearing animals) such as horses, goats, ostriches, reindeer, llamas, dogs or cats; and those mainly occupied in breeding cattle by artificial insemination, shearing wool from sheep, removing horns from cattle, caring for animals at industrial sites or in livery stables, training and caring for racehorses or race dogs, caring for animals in zoos or menageries, breeding and raising rats, guinea pigs or other animals required by research workers for experimental purposes, and caring for pet animals during absence of owners.”

Changed Brewer, 77890 to 77810, added Other Brewers, Wine and Beverage Makers, 77890 as per HISCO: “This group includes brewers, wine and beverage makers not elsewhere classified, for example those who add hops and sugar to malt and water mash and cook them; blend wines and distilled liquors; rack and mature wines; clarify wines by turning bottles periodically or by chemical action; treat wine to make champagne; or make non-alcoholic beverages.”

Duplicates

Deleted duplicate Pedlar, 45220, in favour of Street Vendor/Pedlar, 45220.

Deleted Billiard Room Proprietor, 21110 in favour of General Manager, 21110 as per HISCO

Saving in case I need these later

Marquetry Inlayer, 81965: “Prepares and inlays ornamental wood to form decorative designs in furniture.”

Other Orchard, Vineyard and Related Tree and Shrub Crop Workers, 62390: “This group includes orchard, vineyard and related tree and shrub crop workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in planting, cultivating and harvesting coffee, cocoa or berries; pruning, budding and grafting fruit trees; harvesting orchard, vineyard and related tree and shrub crops; or tapping rubber trees and collecting the latex.”

Telecommunications Service Supervisor, 22275: “Controls and supervises telecommunications operational services, such as radio, telephone and telegraph. Foremen-supervisors concerned with installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment are classified in unit group 8-56 and Telecommunications engineers are classified in 0-23.40.”

Questions

Were there ever Trappist Monks based in Edmonton? Trying to identify Alfred Angers' occupation..

Is a homesteader the same as a farmer?

Did a truckman use a motorized or non motorized form of transportation?

Misc Notes
Factory Hand vs Factory Worker (new)

General Merchant/Store Keeper vs Store Clerk

Need to create a category for wife/housewife. They're all -1 on HISCO, but I've already come across several examples where that is the listed occupation.