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Discovering what your ancestors did for a living can provide a fascinating insight into their lives. In the middle ages, most Scots would have been worked the land or fished the sea. However, the advent of the industrial revolution changed the nature of the workplace forever. You might find the names of occupations in census records or other family records.
In this section, we have described a few common occupations and suggested some places to visit to find out more. Just click on an occupation name on the right hand side and discover how the world of work has changed!
