What kinds of jobs were there in the 1800s?

There were many kinds of jobs in the 1800s, including milling, farming and teaching. Other jobs included working as a servant, sewing and hunting.

Since the 1800s lacked the technology and advances of the later centuries, many things were done only by hand. It was common for people of all ages to contribute to the household. For instance, even young children helped with farming, hunting, soapmaking and gathering. Some people worked as shopkeepers, innkeepers and delivery men. Women mainly worked in the home by cooking, sewing, taking care of children and making products for the family. Blacksmithing was another occupation of the 1800s.