(Image from 'Back Doon The Ferry' a Queensferry History Group Publication -1992, available from local shops and Queensferry History Group).
1889 Voters Roll Occupations
In any one occupation there were mostly Miners, with Labourers a close second.
Seamen -Marine- 2, Seaman - 4, Ships Steward -1, Chief Band Master HMS Caledonia - 1, Master At Arms HMS Caledonia - 1, Messman - 1, Botswain - 1, Fisherman - 5 , Swimming Instructor -1
Shops and Services - Butcher - 5, Baker - 10, Grocer - 7, Hardware Dealer - 1,
Tailor - 1, Shoemaker - 3, Blacksmith - 3, Dairyman - 3, Tobaconist - 1,
Hairdresser - 1, Watchmaker - 1, Bank Agent - 1, Hotel Keeper - 3, Barman - 1, Chemist - 1, Photographer - 1, Coal Merchant - 2, Saddler- 2, Ironmonger- -1,
Tailor - 1, Hardware Dealer - 1, Salesman - 1, Hawker - 5, Armourer - 1, Coach Hirer - 1, Carrier - 3, Carter - 11, Fireman - 1, Police Sergeant - 1, Forrester - 1, Gardener - 1, Teacher - 3, Clergyman - 2, Officer Inland Revenue - 2, Messenger - 1,
Engineer - 2, Miner - 33, Surfaceman - 3, Quarryman - 2, Retortman - 1,
Labourer - 26, Joiner - 3, Carpenter - 2, Painter - 6, Fitter - 1, Slater - 6, Mason - 3, Riveter - 1, Rigger - 1
Steward - 1, Warehouseman - 1, Supervisor - 1, Watchman - 2, Gas Manager - 1,
Assistant Insurance Superintendant - 1, Clerk - 3,
Maltman - 3, Cooper - 2, Bottler - 1,
Station Agent - 1, Railway Guard - 1, Railway Servant - 1, Signalman - 1,
Roadman - 1, Foreman - 1
Resident Provost -1, Nobleman of Dundas - 1
and a Scavenger - 1.
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