Occupations
Discover the occupations and jobs people in your family history did
The 15 best websites for finding clergy in your family tree
An Anglican or nonconformist clergyman in your family tree can be a treat for genealogists, says Jonathan Scott
Munitionettes: Who were they and what did they do?
12-hour shifts, poisoning and deadly explosions... discover the hidden lives of the women who built Britain's arms during the First World War
Post Office records: How to find Post Office employee records
Susannah Coster from The Postal Museum reveals how to use Post Office records in family history
Landmark occupational history of Britain reveals that the Industrial Revolution ‘started a century earlier than thought’
The University of Cambridge's Economies Past website has discovered that the Industrial Revolution started in the 17th century
What is an agricultural labourer?
Almost all of us will have agricultural labourer ancestors. Discover more about their lives and how to research them with our guide
How to find hat-makers in your family history
Nell Darby picks the best online resources to find your hat-making ancestors
How to find First World War nurses' records
How you can use free online records from The National Archives to trace the pioneering women who served as nurses in the First World War
How to find nursing records in the UK
Discover how to trace the historic records of nurses and military nurses in the UK online
Where to find historical trade directories online
Historical trade directories are a crucial tool in family history - luckily, there are plenty available online
Governesses: Who were they, and what were their lives like?
Felicity Day shares the stories of Victorian governesses
Scottish census records online
Chris Paton shares his tips on how to get the most out of Scottish census records online and save money!
The best websites for finding military hospital staff
If your ancestors worked as doctors, nurses or other medical staff in British military hospitals, these family and military history websites will help you find their records
How to find coal miners in your family history
If, like Jodie Whittaker, you have coal miners in your family tree, there are some great websites to help dig up more details
How to find doctors and nurses in your family tree
Jonathan Scott picks the top family history websites for researching health professionals
Are there metalworkers in your family tree?
Jonathan Scott surveys the impressive range of resources for researching metalworker ancestors
How to find commercial travellers in your family history
Jad Adams looks at the colourful lives of our ancestors who worked as travelling salesmen, as featured in the Whitehalls’ Who Do You Think You Are? episode
Was your ancestor a domestic servant?
Jonathan Scott picks the best family history websites to find out if your ancestors worked in service
The 14 best websites for shopkeeper records
From national supermarkets to small businesses, Jonathan Scott explains how to find shopkeepers in your family history
How to find cheese-makers in your family history
On Made in Great Britain, the team discover Wensleydale's history of cheese-making. Nell Darby picks the best online resources to find your cheese-maker ancestors
How to find potters in your family history
In Made in Great Britain, the team discovers Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics history. Nell Darby picks the best online resources to find your potter ancestors.