TheGenealogist Launches New Collection of Over 100,000 Occupational Records
Discover the Working Lives of Scientists, Engineers and Apprentices through Rare Historical Documents
TheGenealogist is proud to announce the release of over 100,000 new names in its expanding collection of occupational records. This new addition includes a rich series of publications that offer a unique glimpse into the careers and associations of individuals from the 19th and 20th centuries, many of whom played key roles in Britain’s scientific and industrial history.
These records are drawn from a series of publications, most notably the reports and member lists of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. With reports ranging from the early 1800s to the late 1920s, researchers can now explore a wide array of academic and scientific figures from conferences held in cities including Hull, Edinburgh, Plymouth, Bristol, Dundee, and even Toronto.
In addition to these scientific records, this release features engineering and apprenticeship documents, including:
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Register of Past Apprentices, Pupils and Students of Petters Ltd, Yeovil, 1938 – A fascinating directory of those involved with this well-known engineering firm.
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The Junior Institution of Engineers, List of Members, 8th May 1950 – Providing details of early-career engineers across the UK.
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The British Engineers' Association Official Directory of Members, 1917 – Highlighting professionals active during a crucial time in wartime engineering.
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And many more!
A page from Early New Zealand Engineers
These resources are invaluable to family historians and researchers alike, offering insights into the professional lives of ancestors who may have worked in the fields of science, industry and engineering. Whether your ancestor presented a paper, attended meetings, or trained as an apprentice at a major engineering firm in the 1930s, this collection could provide the key to uncovering their career history.
Mark Bayley, Head of Online Content, said:
"We’re pleased to add these fascinating science and engineering records to the growing collection of occupational resources available on TheGenealogist. From teachers to tradesmen, clergy to councillors, and now solicitors to scientists, our occupational records span an incredible range of professions and public service roles. This latest release, rich with detail from scientific societies and engineering institutions, gives researchers even more ways to uncover the working lives of their ancestors."
These records are now available to Diamond subscribers of TheGenealogist, adding to its comprehensive collection of occupational records.
The inventor Joseph Swan can be found in this release - read his story here: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2025/joseph-swan-8409/