The following occupations were recorded on the 1860 census of Macon County, Tennessee. 1231 dwellings were canvassed. This information may be useful in preparing your first-person biography:
Farmer 1417
Laborer 71
Black Smith 26
Merchant 21
Mechanic 16
Teacher 13
Carpenter 12
Miller 12
Physician 12
Clerk 9
Grocer 5
Lawyer 5
student 5
Brick Mason 4
student 4
Bapt Min 3
Shoe Maker 3
Chair Maker 2
Cnty Clerk 2
Cnty Registrar 2
Hotel Kpr 2
Inn Keeper 2
Mail Carrier 2
Midwife 2
Stage Driver 2
Bar Kpr 1
clergy 1
Circuit Clrk 1
County Trustee 1
House Tender 1
Meth Min 1
Sheriff 1
Steam Boat Pilot 1
Steward 1
Stone Mason 1
Tailor 1
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Farmer 1417
Laborer 71
Black Smith 26
Merchant 21
Mechanic 16
Teacher 13
Carpenter 12
Miller 12
Physician 12
Clerk 9
Grocer 5
Lawyer 5
student 5
Brick Mason 4
student 4
Bapt Min 3
Shoe Maker 3
Chair Maker 2
Cnty Clerk 2
Cnty Registrar 2
Hotel Kpr 2
Inn Keeper 2
Mail Carrier 2
Midwife 2
Stage Driver 2
Bar Kpr 1
clergy 1
Circuit Clrk 1
County Trustee 1
House Tender 1
Meth Min 1
Sheriff 1
Steam Boat Pilot 1
Steward 1
Stone Mason 1
Tailor 1
Jim Page