Some of the records I have found from The Netherlands have included the occupation of the person researched. Of course, these words are in Dutch. Here is a short list of Dutch Career Words that I have come across and their translation.
Career: loopbaun
Baker: bakker or broudbakker
Baker's assistant:
bakkersknecht
Bookseller:
boekhandelaar
Brewer of beer:
bierbrouwer
Cattle Farmer:
koehouder or veehoulder
Chaplain:
kapelaan
Clergy/Minister:
predikant
Cook: kok
Driver:
chauffeur
Farm hand:
boerenknecht
Female labourer:
arbeidster or werkvrouw
Florist:
bloemist
Housewife:
huisvrouw
Innkeeper:
herbergier
Lace worker:
kantwerkster
Lawyer:
advocaat
Maid-Servant:
dienstbode ordienstmeid
Male hand servant:
dienstknecht
Male labourer:
arbeider or werkman
Mechanic:
monteur
Miller:
molenaar
Pharmacist:
apotheker
Physician:
heelmeester
Self employed
Person: particulier(e)
Servant:
bediende
Sheriff:
schepen
Soldier: milicien or soldaat
Teacher:
onderwizer
Worker in Polder:
polderwerker
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Brenda, to avoid translation problems I hope you don't mind that I correct a few typo's:
Career: loopbaan
Baker: ... or broodbakker
Cattle farmer: ... or veehouder
Sheriff: schout (a "schepen" is an alderman)
Teacher: onderwijzer
Peter, Sorry for the late reply. Thank you so much for providing the correct information. I appreciate your help.
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