This glossary includes common Italian occupation terms found in historical records.
| Italian term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abbracciatutto | Jack of all trades |
| Abitifatti | Clothier |
| Agricoltore | Farm hand, farmer |
| Agrimensore | Land surveyor |
| Aiutante | Adjutant, helper |
| Aiutante (a giornata) | Hired help |
| Albergatore | Innkeeper |
| Alfiere | Ensign |
| Allibratore | Bookmaker |
| Allievo infermiere | Student nurse |
| Alunna | School girl |
| Alunno | School boy |
| Amici | Mates |
| Amico | Friend |
| Amministratore ospedale | Hospital steward |
| Ammiraglio | Admiral |
| Apennichino | Wool sorter |
| Apprendista | Apprentice, probationer, bound girl, bound boy |
| Aratore | Plowman |
| Arciduca | Archduke |
| Arcivescovo | Archbishop |
| Argentiere | Silversmith |
| Armaiolo | Armorer |
| Armaiuolo | Gunsmith |
| Armiere | Armorer, Gunsmith |
| Aromatario | Perfumer |
| Arrotino | Knife grinder |
| Artificiere | Artificer |
| Asinaio | Donkey seller |
| Assistente | Assistant |
| Assunta | Hired girl |
| Assunto | Hired |
| Attore | Actor |
| Attore di pupilli | Plaintiff, Ward |
| Autista | Chauffeur |
| Avvocato | Lawyer |
| Baleniere | Whaler |
| Balestiere | Crossbow maker |
| Balia | Wet nurse |
| Bambaciaio | Cotton wholesaler |
| Bambino | Baby |
| Banchiere | Banker |
| Banditore | Auctioneer, Town Crier |
| Barattolaio | Cooper |
| Barbaresco | Stableman |
| Barbiere | Barber |
| Barcoiolo | Boatman |
| Bardonaro | Harness Maker |
| Barilaio | Barrel maker, cooper |
| Barista | Barmaid, Bartender |
| Barone | Baron |
| Bartlettaio | Cooper |
| Bastaio | Pack-saddle maker |
| Bastiere | Pack-saddle maker |
| Battiloro | Goldbeater |
| Beccaio | Butcher |
| Beccamorti | Grave digger |
| Becchino | Grave digger |
| Berrettaio | Cap maker, cap merchant |
| Bestiamaro | Herdsman |
| Bettaliano | Tavern keeper |
| Bettoliere | Tavern keeper |
| Biadaiolo | Fodder merchant |
| Bibliotecario | Librarian |
| Bicchiere | Glass maker |
| Bidello | Janitor |
| Bifolco | Plowman |
| Bilanciaio | Scale merchant |
| Birraio | Brewer |
| Boaro | Cattle hand |
| Bordonaro | Muleteer |
| Borghese | Middle class |
| Borsaio | Purse maker |
| Bottaio | Barrel maker, cooper |
| Bottegaio | Shopkeeper |
| Bottegante | Shopkeeper |
| Bottonaia | Button maker |
| Bovaro | Drover |
| Bracchiante | Farm hand |
| Bracciale | Laborer |
| Bracciante | Hired man |
| Brigliaio | Bridle maker |
| Bronzista | Caster, Founder |
| Bucataia | Washerwoman |
| Buffone | Jester |
| Bullettaio | Scribe |
| Burgisi | Renter |
| Burraio | Dairyman |
| Cacciaiuolo | Cheese seller |
| Cacciatore | Huntsman |
| Cadetto di marina | Midshipman |
| Cafone | Peasant |
| Calafato | Caulker |
| Calcoraro | Lime Worker |
| Caldoraro | Coppersmith, kettle maker |
| Callista | Pedicurist |
| Calzolaio | Cobbler, Shoe Maker |
| Cambiatore | Money changer |
| Cameriera | Waitress |
| Cameriera d'albergo | Chambermaid |
| Cameriere | Waiter |
| Camionista | Teamster |
| Campagnolo | Peasant |
| Campanaro | Bell maker |
| Campiere | Fieldworker |
| Candelaio | Candle maker |
| Cantante | Singer |
| Cantiniere | Wine steward |
| Capo | Master |
| Capofamiglia | Head |
| Caporale | Corporal |
| Caposquadra | Overseer |
| Capostazione | Stationmaster |
| Cappellaio | Hat Maker |
| Cappellano | Chaplain |
| Carabiniere | Military police |
| Carbonaio | Coal seller |
| Carcerier | Jailer |
| Cardalana | Wool carder |
| Carditore | Carder |
| Carnaiolo | Meat handler |
| Carneriere | Butcher |
| Carpentiere | Carpenter |
| Carradore | Carter, Cartwright |
| Carretaio | Carter |
| Carrettiere | Teamster, Wagoner |
| Carriero | Cartwright |
| Cartaio | Papermaker |
| Cartolaio | Stationer |
| Casalinga | Housewife |
| Cassetaio | Chest Maker |
| Cavalcante | Horse trainer |
| Cavaliere | Knight |
| Cavallaio | Horse dealer |
| Cavallerizzo | Riding master |
| Cavamacchie | Scourer |
| Celibe/nubile | Single |
| Ceraiuolo | Wax chandler |
| Cesellatore | Engraver |
| Chiavaiolo | Key maker |
| Chirurgo | Surgeon |
| Ciabattino | Cobbler |
| Cimatore | Shearer |
| Cimbalaio | Musician |
| Circoscrizione | Ward |
| Civile | Landowner |
| Cocchiere | Coachman |
| Cofinaio | Casket maker |
| Collaboratore | Coworker |
| Collaboratore domestico | Homemaker |
| Colonnello | Colonel |
| Colono | Tenant farmer |
| Coltellaio | Cutler |
| Coltriciaio | Bed maker |
| Comandante | Captain, commander |
| Commissario | Commissary |
| Commodoro | Commodore |
| Compagno | Companion |
| Compagno di stanza | Roommate |
| Conciapelle | Tanner |
| Conciatore | Tanner |
| Contadino | Farmer |
| Conte | Count |
| Copertoaio | Decker |
| Copista | Scribe |
| Corazzaio | Armorer |
| Cordaio | Rope maker |
| Corpo | Staff |
| Correggiaio | Belt maker, strap maker |
| Corriere | Messenger, town crier |
| Costruttore | Builder |
| Cretaro | Potter |
| Crivellaio | Sieve maker |
| Crivellatore | Sieve maker |
| Cucitrice | Seamstress |
| Cuoaio | Leather Merchant, Saddler |
| Cuoco | Cook |
| Curandaio | Cloth bleacher |
| Curatulu | Cheesemaker |
| Custode | Attendant, Caretaker, Superintendent |
| Dentista | Dentist |
| Detenuto | Convict, Prison Inmate |
| Dipendente | Worker |
| Dipintore | Artist |
| Direttrice | Matron |
| Divettino | Wool beater |
| Doganiere | Customs officer |
| Domestica | Housemaid, Maid |
| Domestico | Domestic, Footman, Houseworker, Servant |
| Drappiere | Draper |
| Droghiere | Druggist, Grocer |
| Ebanista | Cabinetmaker |
| Equipaggio | Crew |
| Fabbricante | Manufacturer |
| Fabbro | Blacksmith |
| Fabrolignario | Woodcarver |
| Facchino | Porter |
| Falegname | Carpenter, Joiner |
| Fante | Servant |
| Farsettaio | Doublet Maker |
| Faticatore | Heavy laborer |
| Fattore | Clerk |
| Ferraio | Blacksmith |
| Ferratore | Iron worker |
| Ferravecchio | Ironmonger |
| Ferroviere | Railwayman |
| Fiaschiaio | Flask maker |
| Figlia | Girl |
| Figlio | Boy, Child |
| Figurinaio | Figurine Maker |
| Filandiera | Spinner weaver |
| Filatoiaio | Spinner |
| Filatore | Textile spinner |
| Filatrice | Seamstress |
| Forbelarme | Weapon burnisher |
| Forbiciaio | Cutler |
| Fornaciaio | Kiln maker |
| Fornaio | Baker |
| Frustajolo | Whip maker |
| Fruttaiuolo | Fruit seller |
| Fruttavendolo | Fruitmonger |
| Funaio | Rope maker |
| Funaiolo | Bag maker |
| Funcaro | Tile maker |
| Fuochista | Stoker |
| Gainaio | Harness Maker |
| Galgaio | Tanner |
| Gendarme | Policeman |
| Giardiniere | Gardener |
| Gioielliere | Jeweller |
| Giornalista | Journalist |
| Giornatiere | Day laborer |
| Giudice | Judge |
| Governante | Governess, Housekeeper |
| Graviano | Engraver |
| Guardaboschi | Woodman |
| Guardacaccia | Gamekeeper |
| Guardia | Sentry |
| Guardiano | Keeper, Warden |
| Guarnaio | Cloak maker |
| Idraulico | Plumber |
| Impiegato | Clerk, Employee |
| Impresario | Undertaker |
| Indigente | Pauper |
| Infante | Infant |
| Infermiere | Nurse |
| Ingegnere | Engineer |
| Inquilino | Tenant |
| Insegnante | Teacher |
| Inserviente | Orderly |
| Intagliatore | Carver, Engraver |
| Iscrizione | Enlisted |
| Ispettore | Overseer |
| Istituto | Institution |
| Istituzionale | Institutional |
| Istruttore | Instructor |
| Lanaio | Wool merchant |
| Lanino | Wool manufacturer |
| Lanternaio | Lantern maker |
| Lastraiolo | Stone worker |
| Lattaio | Milkman |
| Lattonaio | Tinsmith |
| Lava panni | Clothes washer |
| Lavandaio | Launderer |
| Lavapiatti | Dishwasher |
| Lavatrice di pavimenti | Scrubwoman |
| Lavoratore agricolo | Laborer |
| Legatore | Binder |
| Legista | Lawyer |
| Legnaio | Carpenter |
| Levatrice | Midwife |
| Libraio | Bookseller |
| Locandiere | Innkeeper |
| Locatario | Lodger |
| Luogotenente | Lieutenant |
| officer | officer |
| okulist | oculist |
| ölbryggare | beer brewer |
| ombudsman | attorney |
| opperstyrman | captain's mate |
| organist | organist |
| orgelbyggare | organ builder |
| orgelnist | organist |
| orgelspelare | organ player |
| orgeltrampare | organ blower |
| osthandlare | cheese dealer |
| ostronhandlare | oysterman |
| överbefalhavare | commander in chief |
| överkonstapel | corporal |
| överståthållare | governor |
| oxhandlare | cattle dealer |
| oxslagtare | beef butcher |
| packhusinspektor | pack officer |
| packhuskarl | packer |
| pansarsmed | armourer |
| pantaregare | owner of a pawn |
| pantgivare | mortgager |
| papparbetare | paste board worker |
| pappersfabrikör | paper maker |
| pappershandlare | stationer |
| pappersskärare | paper cutter |
| pappmakare | cardboard |
| parfymfabrikant | perfume maker |
| parfymhandlare | perfumer |
| pastorsadjunkt | paid clergyman |
| pelshandlare | furrier |
| pensionsföreståndare | master of a boarding school |
| perukmakare | wig maker |
| piga | maid |
| pipare | piper |
| pipberedare | pipe maker |
| pipsmed | gunsmith |
| piskmakare | whip makeer |
| plåtslagare | black smith |
| plogsmed | plough wright |
| plymmakare | feather maker |
| porterbryggare | brewer |
| postförare | mail driver |
| postmästare | postmaster |
| präst | minister |
| predikant | preacher |
| principal | master |
| profoss | punisher |
| prost | dean |
| provinsialläkare | country doctor |
| pungmakare | pouch maker |
| rackare | villian |
| rådman | councilman |
| rättare | overseer |
| repslagare | rope maker |
| resandefolk | itinerant |
| resepredikant | itinerant preacher |
| riddare | knight |
| ridlärare | riding master |
| roddare | boatsman |
| rorgängare | helmsman |
| roteman | alderman |
| rotemästare | military leader |
| rotesoldat | district soldier |
| rotmästare | military leader |
| ryttare | cavalryman |
| ryttmästare | cavalry captain |
| sadelmakare | master saddler |
| sågställare | saw setter |
| salthandlare | salt dealer |
| saltmätare | person who measures salt |
| sämskmakare | tanner |
| satinvävare | satin weaver |
| sättare | type setter |
| saxmakare | shears maker |
| segelmakare | sail maker |
| segelsömmare | sail maker |
| sejlare | cord maker |
| sergeant | sergeant |
| silkhandlare | silk merchant |
| sillpackare | herring packer |
| sjöman | seaman |
| skådespelare | stage player |
| skarprättare | executioner |
| skarpskytt | sharpshooter |
| skärslippare | tool sharpener |
| skatteindrivare | tax collector |
| skeppare | skipper |
| skeppsbyggmästare | master ship builder |
| skeppsgosse | ship boy |
| skoarbetare | shoe maker |
| skogshuggare | wood cutter |
| skogvaktare | forester |
| skollärare | schoolteacher |
| skomakare | shoemaker |
| skomakaregesäll | journeyman shoemaker |
| skomakaremästare | master shoemaker |
| skördeman | harvester |
| sköterska | nurse |
| skräddare | tailor |
| skräddaregesäll | journeyman tailor |
| skräddarelärling | tailor's apprentice |
| skrädkarl | tailor |
| skråmästare | master of a guild |
| skulptör | sculptor |
| skutskeppare | hoyman |
| slaktare | butcher |
| småkrämare | tinker |
| smältare | smelter |
| smältarsmed | shingler |
| smed | smith |
| smedsgesäll | journeyman smith |
| smedsmästare | master smith |
| smörhandlare | butter merchant |
| snickare | cabinetmaker |
| snickarmästare | master jointer |
| snörmakare | fringemaker |
| sockenpräst | parson |
| sockenskrivare | parish clerk |
| sockerbagare | confectioner |
| sockerbruksarbetare | sugar worker |
| soldat | soldier |
| spetshandlare | lace merchant |
| spetsknypplerska | lace maker |
| spiksmed | nailmaker |
| spinnare | spinner |
| spinnerska | spinstress |
| spinnhushjon | inmate |
| stadsfogde | town bailiff |
| stadskamrer | town clerk |
| stadsläkare | town doctor |
| stålarbetare | steel worker |
| stålmångelska | stall woman |
| stålsmed | steel smith |
| statare | farm worker |
| statkarl | farm worker |
| statman | statesman |
| statsdräng | farm worker |
| statsfru | lady of state |
| stenarbetare | stone worker |
| stenbrytare | quarryman |
| stenhuggare | stonecutter |
| stenkolsarbetare | collier |
| strängmakare | string maker |
| strykerska | laundress |
| styckgjutare | gun founder |
| styckjunkare | artillery staff sergeant |
| styresman | director |
| styrman | pilot |
| sutor | shoemaker |
| svamphandlare | sponge merchant |
| svärdfejare | armourer |
| symamsell | seamstress |
| taktäckare | roofer |
| tältmakare | tent maker |
| tandläkare | dentist |
| tapetserare | paper hanger |
| tappare | bartender |
| tattare | gipsy |
| taxeringsman | assessor |
| tegelbrännare | brickmaker |
| tegelformare | brick molder |
| tegelslagare | tiler |
| tegeltäckare | tiler |
| tehandlare | tea merchant |
| tenngjutare | pewterer |
| tiggare | beggar |
| timmerhuggare | timber cutter |
| timmerman | carpenter |
| tingsskrivare | copyist |
| tjänare | servant |
| tjänstehjon | servant |
| tjuv | thief |
| tobakshandlare | tobacconist |
| tobaksspinnare | tobacco spinner |
| tornväktare | tower watch |
| torpare | small farmer |
| trädgårdsmästare | gardener |
| tresserska | plaiter |
| trummare | drummer |
| tryckare | printer |
| tullbetjänt | customs officer |
| tulltjänsteman | customs officer |
| tullvaktmästare | landing waiter |
| tunnbindare | cooper |
| tunnelarbetare | tunneller |
| tvättare | washerman |
| tvätterska | washerwoman |
| tvättgumma | washerwoman |
| ullfärgare | wool dyer |
| ullhandlare | wool merchant |
| underlöjtnant | sub lieutenant |
| underofficer | non comissioned officer |
| underståtthållare | deputy governor |
| urmakare | watchmaker |
| väglagare | roadworker |
| vagnmakare | cartwright |
| vagnmästare | wagon master |
| vaktare | warder |
| vaktmästare | caretaker |
| valkare | fuller |
| vallflicka | shepherdess |
| vallhjon | herdsman |
| vandrare | rambler |
| vapendragare | squire |
| vårdarinna | nurse |
| vävare | weaver |
| vedhuggare | wood cutter |
| vice häradshövding | circuit judge |
| vicepastor | curate |
| vinodlare | wine grower |
| yllehandlare | wool merchant |
| yrke | occupation |
| yrkesidkare | trader |
| yrkesman | craftsman |