[#52410] Translation of occupations

[Gjest Kara Gustafsson]

LenkeCan someone help with the translation of the occupations listed on the above referenced census? if the link does not work, it is the 1900 Telling for 1103 Stavanger House list #2375 (johansson family). many thanks

[Gjest Robert Helfer]

Kara -- 1) Bogtrykker = printer, typographer 2) Husgjerning = house work (i.e., she's the housewife) 3) Er behjælpelig i Husholdningen = helping with the household 4) Fyrbøder S/S = fireman (stoker) on a steam ship 5) Arbeider paa Bundtmagerværksted = worker in a furrier's shop 6) Bogtrykkerlærling = apprentice printer 7-10) Skolebørn = school child 12) Vaisenhuset = orphanage (he's a foster child)

[Gjest Kjellaug Robberstad Petit]

Otto Jörgensen's online dictionary may be helpful: http://home.online.no/~otjoerge/files/word.htm