Vital Records

Italian Occupations and their English Equivalents

The occupation or profession of a named person is indicated in the Italian civil records but rarely in Italian parish records. Although not mandatory for genealogy, occupations certainly add to the history of a family. The occupation can be important in distinguishing an ancestor from someone else with the same name on US records; Giacomo Rossi listed as a mason (scalpellino) could be disguised from an Giacomo Rossi listed as a sailor (marinaio). The occupation is usually noted in the Napoleoninc records, and often it can be found in extracts of birth, marriage, and death in the civil records as well. In the Napoleoninc records the word professione will precede the profession of a person being named, but there are times when a profession or rank will be inserted after a semicolon and may appear to be part of the name. There are over 1400 Italian occupations/professions listed below.

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Italian English Abadessa Abbess Abate Abbot Abbachista Accountant Abbiete Proprietor, owner Abbracciatutto Jack of All Trades Abitifatti Clothier Accalappiacani Dog Catcher Accattone Beggar Accedemico Academician Accendifoco Lamp Lighter Accordatore Piano Tuner Accusatore Prosecutor Acquirente Buyer Addomesticatore Tamer, Trainer Addottrinato Well Informed, Learned Adulto Adult Affarista Speculator, Profiteer Agricoltore Farmer Agrimensore Land surveyor Albergatore Inn Keeper Apicoltore Bee Keeper Allibratore Book maker Apennichino Wool sorter Apprendista-di- Apprentice Aratore Plowman Arcari Constructed arches Arciduca Archduke Arcivescovo Archbishop Argentiere Silversmith Armaiolo Armorer Armaiuolo Gunsmith Armiere Armorer, Gunsmith Aromatario Perfumer Arrotino Knife-grinder Artigiano Craftsman Asinaio Ass dealer Attore-di-pupilli Plaintiff, Ward Attore Actor Autore (Artore) Author Avvocato Lawyer Return to Index B

Italian	English
Bachicoltore	Silkworm breeder
Bacologo	Silkworm
Badessa	Abbess
Bagagliere	Baggage clerk
Bagascia	Whore, harlot
Bagnino (a)	Bathing attendant
Baldracca	Whore, harlot
Baleniere	Whaler
Balestraio	Maker or seller of crossbows
Balestiere	Cross-bow maker
Bali	Knight Commander
Balia	Wet-Nurse
Balio	Wet Nurse Husband
Ballatore	Dancer
Ballerina	Professional Dancer
Bambaciaio	Cotton wholesaler
Banchiere, Banco	Banker
Bandettaio-/-Banditore	Town crier, Auctioneer
Bandieraio	Flag seller or maker
Bandito	Bandit
Barattolaio	Cooper
Barbaresco	Stableman
Barbiere	Barber
Barcaiolo-/-Barcaiuolo	Boatman, waterman / Boatman, waterman
Bardonaro	Harness maker
Barelliere	Stretcher bearer
Barilaio	Cooper, Barrel Maker
Barista	Bartender
Barnabita	Barnabite monk
Barone	Baron
Bartlettaio	Cooper
Bastaio	Pack-saddle maker
Bastiere	Pack-saddle maker
Battilana	Wool carder
Battiloro	Goldbeater
Beccaio	Butcher
Beccamorti	Grave digger
Becchino	Grave digger
Benedettino	Benedictine Monk
Beone	Drunkard
Berrettaio(fabricate)	Cap Maker
Berrettaio	Cap Dealer
Besagliere	Elite Soldier
Bestiaio	Herdsman
Bestiamaro	Herdsman
Bettaliano	Tavern keeper
Bettoliere	Tavern keeper
Bevitore	Drunkard
Bevitrice	Drunkard
Bevone	Drunkard
Biadaiolo	Fodder merchant
Bibliotecario	Librarian
Bicchiere	Glass maker
Bidello	Janitor
Bifolco	Plowman
Bigattiere	Silkworm Breeder
Bigliettaio	Booking Clerk
Bilanciaio	Weigher, Scale merchant
Biografo	Biographer
Biologo	Biologist
Birraio	Brewer / Barkeep
Birro	Police agent
Biscaiuolo	Gambler
Biscazziere	Gambling house keeper
Bisognatario	Referee
Bisognoso	Pauper
Boia	Executionner
Boaro	Cattle hand
Bordonaro	Mulettier
Borghese	Middle Class
Borgomastro	Burgomaster
Borsaio	Purse maker
Borsanerista	Black market
Boscaiolo	Woodsman
Boscaiuolo	Forester
Bottaio	Cooper, Barrel Maker
Bottaio (ro)	Cooper
Bottegaio	Shop keeper
Bottegante	Shopkeeper
Bottinaio	Sewer man
Bottonaia	Button Maker
Bovaro	Ox driver, Cattle herder
Bozzolaio	Vendor of Silk Worm Cocoons
Bracciale	Farm hand, laborer
Bracciante	Farm hand
Bracino	Charcoal seller
Branchieraio	Truss maker
Brigadiere	Brigadier
Brigadinaio	Maker or Seller of Brigadini
Brigante	Brigand
Brigliaio	Bridle maker
Brunitore	Burnisher
Bucataia	Wash woman
Bucataio	Laundryman
Buffone	Jester
Bullettaio	Nail maker, Scribe (Non-professional notary)
Bullettinaio	Ticket seller
Burattinaio	Puppet showman
Burgisi	One who possesses lands by renting
Burraio	Dairyman

Italian	English
Dama	Lady, noblewoman
Damigella	Young woman, maid of honor
Damigello	Squire, young nobleman
Danzatore	Dancer
Datario	Bursar of the Vatican
Dattilografo (a)	Typist
Daziere	Customs officer
Decana	Mother Superior
Decanato	Dean
Decano	Senior, doyen
Decoratore	House decorator
Delatore	Spy, informer
Delittuoso	Criminal
Dentista	Dentist
Dettagliante	Retailer or dealer
Deviatore	Pointsman, shunter
Diacono	Deacon
Dipintore	Artist, Painter
Direttario	Owner of an estate
Direttore	Director, manager
Discente	Pupil, scholar
Discepolo	Disciple, pupil
Disegnatore	Designer
Dispensiere	Steward, butler
Distributore	Distributor
Diurnista	Clerk who works by the day
Divettino	Wool beater
Divinatore	Diviner
Docente	Teacher
Doganiere	Customs officer
Dolciere	Confectioner
Domenicano	Dominican monk
Domestica	Footwoman, Maid servant
Domestico	Footman, Man servant
Donna di servizio	Maid servant
Donna a mezzo	Housewife
Donna in giornata	Charwoman
Donna di casa	House wife
Doratore	Gilder
Dottore	Doctor
Dottoressa	Doctor
Dragone	Dragon
Drammaturgo	Dramatist
Drappiere	Draper
Droghiere	Grocer / Druggist
Duca	Duke
Duchessa	Duchess
Duellista	Fencing master

Italian	English
Ebanista	Cabinet maker
Ebraista	Hebrew scholar
Ebreo	Jew
Economista	Economist
Economo	Bursar, steward
Editore	Publisher, editor
Educatore	Teacher, educator
Elettricista	Electrician
Enologo	Wine expert
Entomologo	Entomologist
Erbivendolo	Green grocer
Erborista	Botanist, herbalist
Eremita	Hermit
Eremitano	Augustinian friar
Erudito	Scholar
Esattore	Tax collector
Escavatore	Excavator
Esecutore	Executor, performer
Esercente	Shop keeper
Esorcista	Exorcist
Esposto	Foundling child
Esule	Exile, refugee
Etimologo	Etymologist
Evangelista	Evangelist
Evaso	Fugitive, escapee

Italian	English
Fabbricante	Manufacturer
Fabbricantore	Builder
Fabbriciere	Vestryman
Fabbro	Blacksmith
Fabbroferrario	Blacksmith
Fabrolignario	Woodcarver
Facchino	Porter
Facidanno	Thief, badman
Facitore	Maker, doer, agent
Falciatore	Mower, harvester
Falconiere	Falconer
Falegname	Joiner / Carpenter
Fallofora	Whore, harlot
Falsario	Forger
Falsificatore	Counterfeiter
Famulo	Manservant, valet
Fanalaio	Light house keeper
Fanalista	Lamp lighter
Fanlesca	Maidservant, maid
Fantaccino	Infantryman
Fante	Servant
Fantino	Jockey
Farmacista	Pharmacist
Farsettaio	Doublet maker
Fascettaia	Corset maker
Fascinaio	Firewood dealer
Fatebenefratelli	Religious order which cares for sick
Faticatore	Heavy laborer
Fattore	Business office clerk
Fattorino	Handyman
Fatturista	Invoice clerk
Feldmaresciallo	Field marshal
Ferraio-/-Ferraro	Blacksmith
Ferratore	Iron worker
Ferravecchio	Dealer in "old" iron
Ferrazzolo	Ironworker
Ferroviere	Railwayman
Fiaccheraio	Cabman, cabby
Fiaschiaio (Fiascaio)	Flask maker
Figulo	Potter
Figurante	Ballet dancer
Figuratore	Designer, illustrator
Figurinaio(or Figurista) di gesso	Plaster figurine/statuette maker
Filaloro	Gold wire drawer
Filandaia	Silk spinner
Filandiera	Weaver / Spinner
Filandiere	Silk manufacturer
Filantropo	Philanthropist
Filatelista	Stamp collector
Filatoiaio	Spinner
Filatore	Cotton spinner/worker (masc.)
Filatrice	Cotton spinner/worker, Seamstress (fem.)
Finanziatore	Financier
Finanziere	Customs officer or guard
Fiociniere	Harpooner
Fioraia	Flower girl
Fioraio	Florist
Fioricultore	Floriculturist
Fiorista	Maker or vendor of artificial flowers
Fittabile	Tenant farmer
Fittuario	Tenant farmer
Flebotomo	Blood letter, barber, surgeon
Fochista	Stoker, firemaan, fireworks maker
Fonditore	Metal founder, smith
Fontaniere	Plumber
Forese	Countryman, peasant
Forbelarme	Weapon burnisher
Forbiciaio	Cutter, Cutler
Formaggiaio	Cheese maker
Formaio	Maker of shoe lasts
Formatore	Modeller, maker, educator
Fornaciaio	Kiln maker
Fornaia	Baker's wife
Fornaio	Baker
Fornarina	Baker's daughter
Fornarino	Baker's son
Fornitore	Purveyor, tradesman
Forzato	Convice, galley slave
Forzatore	Strongman (circus)
Fossaiuolo	Hedger and ditcher
Fotografo	Photographer
Francescano	Franciscan monk
Frantoiano	Olive press, labourer
Frate	Friar, monk, brother
Fratino	Novice in religious order
Frenatore	Brakesman
Friggitore	Fried food vendor
Fromboliere	Slingman
Frustajolo	Whip man
Fruttaiuolo	Fruit seller
Fruttavendolo/a	Fruit monger
Fuciliere	Rifleman
Fuggiasco	Fugitive
Funaio	Rope maker
Funaiolo	Bag maker
Funambolo	Rope walker
Funcaro	Tile maker
Fuochista	Stoker
Fusaio	Spindle maker
Fustaio	Saddlemaker
Futticultore	Fruit grower

Italian	English
Gabbiaio	Birdcage maker
Gabbiere	Look out
Gabelliere	Customs Officer
Gainaio	Harness maker
Galeotto	Galley slave
Galera	Convice
Galgaio	Tanner
Gallinaio	Vendor of cocks
Gallonaio	Maker or vendor of lace
Galoppino	Errand boy
Ganza	Concubine, mistress
Garibaldino	Garibaldi's men
Garzona	Dairy maid
Gassista	Gas man
Gazzettante	Journalist
Gazzettiere	Reporter
Gelaliere	Ice cream maker or vendor
Gelataio	Ice cream maker
Gendarme	Policeman
Genealogista	Genealogist
Generale	General
Generalissimo	Commander-in-chief
Geografo	Geographer
Geologo	Geologist
Gerente	Manager
Gerosolimitani	Knights Hopitaller
Gessaio	Plasterer
Gessinaio	Plasterer, figure maker
Gestore	Manager, director
Gesuita	Jesuit priest
Gettatore	Founder of metals
Ghirlandaio	Wreath maker
Giardiniera	Gardener's wife
Giardiniere	Gardener
Giocoliere	Jeweller
Gionaliere	Day labourer
Giornalaio	News agent (boy)
Giornalista	Journalist
Giornatiere	Day laborer
Giramondo	Wanderer, lawyer
Giudice	Judge
Giustiziere	Executioner
Glossatore	Annotator
Gondoliere	Gondoliere
Gonfaloniere	Standard bearer
Gonfia	Glass blower
Governante	Governess, house keeper
Governatore	Governor
Graduato	Non-commissioned officer, graduate
Granaiolo	Grain dealer
Granataio	Brook maker or seller
Granatiere	Grenadier
Granduca	Grand duke
Granduchessa	Grand Duchess
Graviano	Engraver
Gregario	Private soldier
Gridatore	Town crier
Gualcheratore	Fuller
Guardabarriere	Gate keeper
Guardaboschi	Woodman
Guardacaccia	Gamekeeper
Guardacasa	Housekeeper, custodian
Guardacoste	Coastguard
Guardafreni	Brakesman
Guardalinee	Linesman
Guardamandrie	Herdsman
Guardamarina	Midshipman
Guardaportone	Door keeper (man)
Guardarobiera	Clock room attendant
Guardasala	Ticket collector
Guardasigilli	Keeper of the seals
Guardia	Sentry
Guardiana	Herdswoman
Guardiano	Guard, Keeper
Guaritore	Healer
Guarnaio	Cloak maker, Gown maker
Guattero (a)	Scullion, kitchen boy (girl)
Guerriere	Warrior
Guerrigliere	Bush fighter, partisan
Guida	Guide, leader

Italian	English
Abadessa	Abbess
Abate	Abbot
Abbachista	Accountant
Abbiete	Proprietor, owner
Abbracciatutto	Jack of All Trades
Abitifatti	Clothier
Accalappiacani	Dog Catcher
Accattone	Beggar
Accedemico	Academician
Accendifoco	Lamp Lighter
Accordatore	Piano Tuner
Accusatore	Prosecutor
Acquirente	Buyer
Addomesticatore	Tamer, Trainer
Addottrinato	Well Informed, Learned
Adulto	Adult
Affarista	Speculator, Profiteer
Agricoltore	Farmer
Agrimensore	Land surveyor
Albergatore	Inn Keeper
Apicoltore	Bee Keeper
Allibratore	Book maker
Apennichino	Wool sorter
Apprendista-di-	Apprentice
Aratore	Plowman
Arcari	Constructed arches
Arciduca	Archduke
Arcivescovo	Archbishop
Argentiere	Silversmith
Armaiolo	Armorer
Armaiuolo	Gunsmith
Armiere	Armorer, Gunsmith
Aromatario	Perfumer
Arrotino	Knife-grinder
Artigiano	Craftsman
Asinaio	Ass dealer
Attore-di-pupilli	Plaintiff, Ward
Attore	Actor
Autore (Artore)	Author
Avvocato	Lawyer

Italian	English
Cabalista	Diviner
Cacastecchi	Miser
Cacciadiavoli	Exorcist
Cacciaiuolo	Cheese seller
Cacciatore	Huntsman
Cacciatrice	Huntress
Caciaio	Cheese maker
Cadetto	Cadet
Cafaggiaio	Head forester
Caffettiere	Coffee house keeper
Cafone	Peasant
Calafato	Caulker (Shipwork)
Calafatore	Caulker (Shipwork)
Calciatore	Football player
Calcoraro	Lime worker (Cement maker)
Calderaio	Coppersmith
Caldoraro	Kettle maker, Copper smith
Calialio	Deals in gold
Callegaro	Repaired shoes and sold wooden slippers
Callista	Chiropodist
Calzolaio	Shoe maker, cobbler
Camarlinga	Nun acting as bursar of her convent
Camarlingo	Steward, Bursar
Cambiatore	Money changer
Cambista	Money changer
Cambusiere	Steward, bursar
Cameriera	Waitress
Cameriere	Waiter
Camerlengo	Treasurer of Holy See
Camerotto	Steward (nautical)
Camiciaio	Shirt maker
Cammelliere	Camel driver
Camminante	Wayfarer
Campagnaolo	Peasant
Campanaio	Hemp dresser
Campanaro	Bell maker
Campeggiatore	Camper
Campiere	Fieldworker
Canaparo	Made and Sold Ropes, Nets, etc.
Canapino	Hemp dresser
Cancelliere	Chancellor
Candelaio	Candle maker
Canestraio	Basket maker
Canettiere	Dog breeder
Cannoniere	Gunner
Canottiere	Oarsman, rower
Canovaio	Store keeper
Canoviere	Wine seller, Innkeeper
Cantante-/-Cantatore	Singer
Canterino	Ballad singer
Cantiniere	Cellar-man
Cantoniere	Roadman, signalman
Capellano	Chaplain
Capistipiti	Founder
Capitano	Captain
Capitano di Lungo corso	Ocean liner
Capitano di vasello	Naval Captain
Capitano di corvetta	Lieutenant Commander
Capitano di fregata	Naval Commander
Capitano di porto	Harbour master
Capitano di ventura	Mercenary captain
Capitano d'industria	Captain of industry
Capo maestro	Master bricklayer
Capo fabbrica	Foreman in a factory
Capo	Chief, leader
Capo d'officina	Foreman
Capo d'ufficio	Department head
Capobanda	Bandmaster
Capocuoco	Chief
Capoguardia	Police chief
Capoposto	Head of guardpost
Caporale	Corporal
Caposcalo	Station master
Caposcuola	Founder of a school
Caposezione	Head of a government section
Caposquadra	Overseer
Capostazione	Stationmaster
Capostipite	Family head
Capotamburo	Drum major
Capotreno	Rail guard
Cappellaio	Hat maker
Cappucina	Capucin nun
Cappucino	Capucin friar
Capraro	Goat herder
Carabiniere	Italian Gendarme
Caramellaio	Carmel vendor
Caratista	Part owner
Carbonaio	Coal seller
Carbonaro	Delivered carbon blocks and wood for heating
Carceriere	Jailer
Carciofaio	Artichoke grower
Cardatore-/-Cardalana	Wool carder
Cardinale	Cardinal
Carditore	Carder
Caricatore	Loader, coal heaver
Cariolante	Whell barrow pusher
Carmelita	Carmelite friar
Carnaiolo	Meat handler
Carnefice	Hangman
Carneriere	Butcher
Carniel	Weaver from the Friuli area
Carotaio	Carrot seller
Carovaniere	Caravan guide
Carpentiere	Carpenter
Carradore	Carter
Carradore	Cartwright
Carraio	Wheelwright
Carraro	Made carriages and carts
Carretaio	Carter
Carrettiere	Teamster / Cart driver
Carrozzaio	Carriage builder
Carriero	Cart wright
Cartaio	Papermaker
Cartografo	Cartographer
Cartolaio	Stationer
Casaro	Cheesemaker
Cascinaio	Farmer, Dairyman
Casellante	Rail linesman
Casiere	Care taker
Cassiere (a)	Cashier, treasurer
Cassetaio	Maker of chests of drawers
Castagnaro	Gathered and sold chestnuts
Castalda	Bursar in a nunery
Castaldo	Steward, baliff
Castellana	Lady of the manor
Castellano	Lord of the manor
Cattedrante	Professor
Causidico	Legal advisor, lawyer
Cavailolo	Quarryman
Cavalcante	Horse trainer
Cavaliere	Knight
Cavallaio	Horse dealer
Cavallaro	Horse keeper
Cavallata	Horseman, cavalry
Cavalleggiero	Trooper
Cavallerizzo	Riding-master
Cavamacchie	Scourer
Cavapietre	Stone quarrier
Cavatore	Miner, digger
Cavolaio	Market garner, cabbage grower
Cenciaiuolo	Rag picker
Cenobiarca	Abbot
Cenobita	Monastic
Censore	Censor
Ceraiuolo	Maker of wax votive images
Cerinaio	Match seller
Certosino	Carthusian monk
Cerusico	Surgeon
Cesellatore	Engraver
Cestaio	Basket maker
Chellerina	Barmaid, waitress
Chiattaiuolo	Lighterman
Chiavaiolo	Key maker
Chiercuto	Monk, priest, tonsured
Chiericale	Clerical
Chierichetto	Choir boy
Chierico	Cleric
Chimco	Chemist
Chincagliere	Nick nack seller
Chiocciolaio	Snail vendor
Chiodaiolo	Nail maker or vendor
Chirurgo	Surgeon
Chitarrista	Guitarist
Ciabattino	Cobbler
Ciabbtin	Cobbler
Ciambellaio	Pastrey cook
Ciambellano	Chamberlain
Cicerone	Town guide
Cieca	Blind woman
Cieco	Blind man
Cimatore	Shearer (of finished cloth)
Cimbalaio	Cymbalist, Musician
Cinedo	Male prostitute
Cioccolataio	Maker of chocolate
Ciompo	Wool carder
Cipollaio	Onion seller
Ciucaio	Donkey driver
Ciurmadore	Swindler
Civile	Landowner
Civilista	Jurist
Clarinellista	Clarinet player
Clarissa	Nun of order of St. Clair
Classicista	Classical scholar
Claustrale	Monastic
Clericale	Cleric, Priest
Clero	Clergy
Clinico	Clinical surgeon
Coarmatore	Co-owner of a ship
Cocchiere	Coachman
Cocomeraio	Melon seller
Coiaio	Tanner
Cofinaio	Casket maker
Collaudatore	Inspecting engineer tester
Collegiale	Boarding school boy or girl
Collettore	Collector
Colligiano	Hill dweller
Colonizzatore	Colonizer, pioneer
Colono	Tenant farmer
Coltellaio	Cutter, Cutler
Coltellinaio	Knife craftsman
Coltriciaio	Mattress maker, Bed maker
Coltivatore	Husbandman
Combattente	Farmer
Comico	Actor, comedian
Cominciatore	Founder, originator
Commandante	Commander
Commerciante	Trader, dealer, merchant
Comesso (a)	Clerk, shop assistant
Commissaraio	Commissioner, purser
Compatrone	Partner
Compositore	Composer
Computista	Book keeper, accountant
Concaitore	Tanner
Concaio	Tanner
Concertatore	Conductor
Concertista	Professional performer
Concessionario	Concessionaire
Conciaio	Tanner
Concialana	Mattress maker
Conciapelle	Tanner
Conciatore	Tanner
Condirettore	Co-editor
Condottiero	Soldier of fortune
Conducente	Conductor
Conduttore	Conductor, driver, guard, manager
Conferenziere	Lecturer
Confessore	Confessor
Confettiere	Confectioner
Confetturiere	Maker or seller of sweets
Consacrante	Officiating priest
Conservatore	Guardian, curator
Consultore	Consultor, advisor
Contabile	Accountant
Contadina	Farmer's wife
Contadinella	Farmer's daughter
Contadinello	Farmer's son
Contadino	Farmer, peasant
Conte	Count
Contessa	Countess
Contessina	Count's daughter
Contrabbandiere	Smuggler
Contraffattore	Forger
Copertoaio	Deck installer (Shipwork)
Copiatore	Copier, forger
Copista	Scribe
Coppiere	Cup bearer, wine waiter
Corazzaio	Armor plate maker
Corbellaio	Maker or seller of baskets
Cordaio	Rope-maker
Cordaro	Rope maker
Cordigliero	Fanciscan friar
Corista	Chorister
Corniciaio	Picture frame maker
Coronaio	Maker or seller of rosaries
Corpoale	Corporal
Correggiaio	Belt maker
Correggiaio	Strap-maker
Corriere	Messenger, Town crier
Corsaro	Pirate
Costruttore	Builder
Cotoniere	Cotton mill owner
Cottimista	Piece worker
Cozzone	Horse breaker, dealer
Cravattaio	Seller of ties
Credenziere	Butler
Cretaro	Potter
Cristallaio	Glass blower
Crivellaio	Sieve-maker
Crivellatore	Seive maker /Tailor
Cronista	Chronicler, reporter
Cronologista	Chronologist
Cronometrista	Time keeper
Cucitrice	Seamstress
Cucitrice	Seamtress
Cultore	Cultivator erudite person
Cuoca	Female cook
Cuoaio	Leather seller, Saddler
Cuoco	Cook
Curandaio	Cloth bleacher
Curato	Parish Priest
Curatore	Guardian
Curatulu	Processes milk and extracts cheeses
Curiale	Lawyer
Cursore	Messenger
Custode	Keeper, guard

Italian	English
Idraulico	Plumber
Idromante	Water diviner
Igienista	Hygienist
Illustratore	Illustrator
Imballatore	Packer
Imbalsamatore	Embalmer
Imbiancatora	Laundress
Imbiancatore	Laundryman
Imbianchino	White washer, house painter
Immigrante	Immigrant
Impaccatore	Packer
Impagliatore	Taxidermist
Impiccatore	Hangman
Impiegato	Clerk, employee
Importatore	Importer
Imprenditore	Contractor, manager
Impresario	Undertaker
Impressore	Press man
Incannatore	Bobbin winder
Incisore	Engraver
Indagatore	Investigator
Indoratore	Gilder
Indovino	Sooth sayer, fortune teller
Infermiera	Nurse
Ingaggiatore	Recruiting sergeant
Ingegnere	Engineer
Inquisitore	Inquisitor
Insegnante	Teacher
Inserviente	Attendant, servant
Institore	Administrator, agent
Intagliatore	Carver, engraver
Intendente	Connoisseur
Intenditore	Superintendent
Intenditrice	Manager
Internato	Internee, boader
Intraprenditore	Contractor
Inventore	Inventor
Inverniciatore	Varnisher
Investigatore	Investigator
Involatore	Thief
Ispettore	Overseer
Istitutore	Tutor
Istruttore	Instructor, teacher

Italian	English
Lacche	Lacky, valet
Ladro (a)	Thief, robber
Ladrone	Robber
Ladruncolo	Petty thief
Laghigiano	Lake dweller
Laico	Layman
Lampionaio	Lamp trimmer
Lanaio	Wool merchant
Lanciere	Lancer
Laniere	Wool manufacturer
Lanino	Wool manufacturer
Lanternaio	Lantern-maker
Lanzo	Pikeman
Lardaiuolo	Pork butcher, bacon seller
Lastraiolo	Flag-stone worker
Latifondista	Great land owner
Lattaia	Milkmaid
Lattaio	Dairyman / Milkman
Lattivendolo	Milkman (vendor)
Lattonaio	Tinsmith
Lattoniere	Maker of sheet metal gutters for houses
Laureando	Undergraduate
Laureato	Graduate
Lavandaia	Waherwoman
Lava-panni	Clothes washer
Lavapiatti	Dishwasher
Lavatrice di pavimenti	Scrubwoman
Lavorante	Worker
Lavoratore	Workman
Legale	Lawyer
Legatore	Binder (of bundles for transport)
Legislatore	Legislator
Legista	Lawyer
Legnaio	Carpenter
Legnaiolo	Carpenter, jointer
Lenone	Procurer, panderer
Latterato	Man of letters
Levatrice	Midwife
Liberto	Free slave
Libraio	Book seller
Limonaio	Lemon seller
Limonsiniere	Almoner, beggar
Liquorista	Spirit merchant
Liutaio	Maker of stringed instruments
Livellario	Leaseholder
Locandiere	Inn keeper
Locatore	Lessor, landlord
Logico	Logician
Lottatore	Prize fighter
Lucidatore	Polisher
Lumaio	Lamplighter
Lunarista	Almanac maker, weather prophet

Italian	English
Macchiaiuolo	Impressionist
Macchinista	Engine driver/ship's engineer
Macellaio	Butcher
Madamina	Young shop girl
Maestra	Schoolmistress teacher
Maestrina	Young schoolmistress
Maestro-di-Cappella	Choir master
Maestro	School master
Maga	Witch, sorceress
Magazziniere	Warehouseman
Maggiordomo	Butler, Steward
Maggiore	Major
Magistrato	Magistrate, judge
Magnano	Locksmith
Mago	Wizard, sorcerer
Magoniere	Foreman in iron foundry
Malato	Sickman, patient
Malversatore	Embezzler
Malvivente	Criminal
Manaco	Fier
Mandriano	Herdsman
Manente	Sharecropper
Manescalco	Blacksmith
Manifattore	Manufacturer
Manifatturiere	Workman
Manovale	Hod carrier, day
Manovratore	Labourer
Mantenuta	Kept mistress
Manuale	Manual laborer
Marangone	Diver, joiner
Marcellaio	Marshal
Marchese	Marquess
Marconista	Wireless operator
Maresciallo	Marshal
Marinaio	Sailor
Marionettista	Puppeteer
Marmista	Marble cutter
Marmoraio	Polisher
Massaggiatore	Masseur
Massaia/o	Housewife
Massare	Steward, farm manager
Massaro	Manager of a country estate
Massone	Freemason
Mastro	Master
Mastro d'ascia	Master carpenter
Materassaio	Mattress maker, Bed maker
Matricolino	Freshman
Mattazione	Slaughterhouse
Mattoniao	Brick maker
Mazziere	Mace bearer
Meccanico	Mechanic
Medaglista	Collector of medals or coins
Mediatore	Mediator
Medico-e-speziale	Spice seller
Medico-Fisico	Physician
Medico	Physician
Melodista	Composer
Melodrammatista	Writer of melodramas
Mendicante	Beggar
Mercante	Merchant
Mercatante	"Great" Merchant
Mercatino	Market stall holder
Merciaio girovago	Peddler
Merciaio-/-Merciaiolo-/-Merciere	Peddler
Meretrice	Harlot
Mescitore	Bar tender, barmaid
Mescitore-di-vino	Wine dealer
Messagero	Messenger, envoy
Metallurgo	Metallurgist
Messo	Messenger, Town crier
Metti-foglio	Pressfeeder
Meziere	City standard bearer
Mezzadro	Share cropper
Mietitore	Reaper
Mignotta	Harlot
Migratore	Migrant
Militare	Soldier
Milite	Militiaman
Minatore	Miner
Minerario	Miner
Miniatore	Miniature maker
Ministratore	Administrator
Ministro	Minister, Priest
Minutiere	Dealer in small jewelry
Missionante	Priest on a mission
Mitragliere	Machine gunner
Modella	Model
Modista	Milliner, dressmaker
Molinaro	Miller
Monaca	Nun
Monacanda	Novice nun
Monaco	Monk, friar
Monatto	Bearer, attendent
Mondarisi	Rice field worker
Monetiere	Minter, coiner
Monitore	Teacher, adviser
Monna	Mistress, lady
Monsignore	Prelate
Montanaro	Mountaineer, Highlander
Montanista	Mining engineer
Montatore	Machine fitter
Morsaio	Maker of horse's bits
Mosaicista	Mosaic worker
Moschettiere	Musketeer
Motorista	Motorist
Mozzo	Stable boy, cabin boy
Muccaio	Cow keeper
Mugnaio	Miller
Mulattiere	Mule driver
Mungitore	Milker
Munizioniere	Ammunition officer
Muratore	Mason / Bricklayer
Musicante	Musician
Mutuante	Lender, mortgage
Mutuatario	Borrower, mortgager

Italian	English
Nastraio	Ribbonweaver
Naturalista	Naturalist
Naturista	Naturist
Nauta	Navigator
Navalestro	Boatman, ferryman
Navarca	Ship's captain
Navigante	Seaman, sailor
Navigatore	Navigator
Negoziante	Shopkeeper
Negriere	Slave dealer
Negromante	Sorcerer
Nobile	Nobleman
Nocchiere	Pilot, steersman
Noleggiatore	Freighter, charterer
Norcino	Pork butcher
Notaio	Notary
Notaro	Notary
Nottante	Night nurse
Novatore	Innovator
Novelliere	Story writer, novelist
Novelista	Novelist
Nutrice	Wet nurse

Italian	English
Oblato (a)	Lay brother (sister)
Occhialaio	Optician
Occupante	Occupant
Ocularista	Spectacle maker
Oculista	Eye specialist
Oliandolo	Oil merchant
Olivaro	Delivered olive oil and picked up used oil
Ombrellaio	Umbrella maker
Omeopatista	Homeopathist
Operaia	Workwoman
Operaio	Workman
Operatore	Operator
Operettista	Composer
Oprante	Day labourer, journeyman
Oraciaio	Maker or vendor of pitchers
Oracolo	Oracle, prophet
Orafo	Goldsmith
Orciolaio	Potter
Orefice	Goldsmith
Organaio	Organ builder
Organettista	Organ grinder
Organista	Church organist
Oriolaio	Watchmaker
Orlatrice	Hemmer
Ornitologo	Omithologist
Orologiaio	Watch maker
Orpellaio	Tinsel maker
Orticultore	Horticulturist
Ortolano	Grocer
Ospitaliere	Knights Hopitalier of Malta
Oste	Innkeeper, landlord
Ostetrica	Midwife
Ostetrico	Obstetrician
Ostiario	Door keeper
Ostricario (aro)	Oyster seller
Ottico	Opician
Ottonaio	Brass worker
Ovaio	Egg dealer

Italian	English
Pacoraio	Sheep herder
Padrona	Mistrss, landlady
Padrone	Master, owner, chief, landlord
Paesano	Peasant, rustic
Paesista	Landscape painter
Paggio	Page, valet
Pagliaiolo	Mattress maker, Bed maker
Pagliaro	Make and sold wicker and straw
Paladino	Knight errant
Palafreniere	Groom, footman
Paleografo	Palaeographer
Pallaio	Billiard maker
Pallonaio	Bill maker
Palombaro	Diver
Paltoniere	Beggar
Panettiere	Bread maker
Panieraio	Basket maker or vendor
Pannaiolo	Draper
Pannelaio	Seller of wool cloth
Panniere	Basket Maker
Papa	Pope, Pontiff
Paralamentario	Envoy
Paraninfo	Matrimonial agent
Parroco	Parish Priest
Parrucchiere	Hair dresser, barber
Passatore	Ferryman
Pastaio	Macaroni maker
Pasticcere	Pastry cook
Pastora	Shepherdess
Pastore-/-Pastaro	Shepherd
Patataio	Potato merchant
Patrocinatore	Public defender
Pattiere	Sewer of wool cloth
Pecoraio	Shepherd
Pedaggiere	Toll taker, turnpike keeper
Pedagogista	Educationalist
Pelacane	Leather dresser
Pellaio	Tanner, currier
Pellegrina	Woman pilgrim
Pellegrino	Pilgrim
Pellicciaio	Furrier
Penalista	Criminologist
Pennoniere	Standard bearer
Pensionario	Pensioner
Pentoaio	Potter vendor of earthen ware
Percettore	Tax collector
Perlaio	Worker in pearls, pearl dealer
Perticatore	Fisherman
Pesatore	Weigher, Scale merchant
Pescatore	Fisherman
Pesciaiolo	Fish monger
Pescivendolo	Fishmonger
Pettinaio	Combmaker
Pettinatore	Wool comber
Pezzaio	Leather worker
Pianista	Pianist
Piannellaio	Slipper maker
Piantonaio	Nurseryman
Picchiere	Pikeman, halbardier
Pievano	Parish priest
Pigiatore	Wine presser, crusher
Pignataro	Sold pots and pans
Piffero	Fife player
Pilota	Pilot, airman, steersman
Pirata	Pirate
Pirriatiri	Pickman in a stone quarry
Pittore	Painter
Pizzicagnolo	Delicatessen owner
Podesta	Mayor
Polentaio	Vendor of polenta
Politico	Politician
Poliziotto	Policeman
Pollaiolo	Chicken butcher
Pompiere	Fireman
Poppiere	Stern rower in a gondola
Porcaro	Swineherd
Portabagaglio	Carrier, porter
Portabandiere	Standard barer
Portaferiti	Stretcher bearer
Portalettere	Mailman
Portaordini	Messenger
Portatore	Carrier of goods
Portiere	Door keeper, hall porter, janitor
Portuale	Dock worker
Possessore	Owner
Possidense	Landowner
Possidente	Proprietor
Posteggiatore	Stall holder in a street marker
Postillatore	Annotator
Postino	Postman
Povero	Poor man, pauper
Predatore	Robber, pillager
Predicatore	Preacher
Prelato	Prelate, Bishop
Preparatore	Teacher, coach
Preposto	Provost, rector
Preside	Headmaster, dean
Presidente	President
Presta-ronzini	Horse dealer
Prestinaio	Baker (Lombard)
Prete	Priest, clergyman
Pretore	Police magistrate
Primate	Primate (Ecce.)
Principale	Principal, master
Principe	Prince
Principessa	Princess
Priore	Prior
Privato	Citizen
Procaccia	Postman, odd jobman
Procacciatore	Profiteer
Proconsole	Proconsul
Procuratore	Procurator, attorney
Produttore	Producer
Professore	Professor
Profeta	Prophet
Profetessa	Prophetess
Profumiere	Perfumer
Proposto	Priest, curate
Proprietario	Landowner
Prostituta	Prostitute
Proto	Printing oversees
Protonotario	Protonotary
Provveditore	Purveyor, steward
Psichiatra (o)	Psychiatrist
Psichico	Psychic
Pubblicano	Tax collector
Pubblicista	Publicist
Pugilatore	Boxer
Puntatore	Gunner
Purgatore	Wool cleaner (prior to spinning)
Puttana	Harlot

Italian	English
Quadraio	Picture seller
Quartiermastro	Quarter master
Questuante	Beggar
Questurino	Police agent, detective

Italian	English
Rabbi	Rabbi
Rabbino	Chief Rabbi
Rabdomante	Water diviner
Racimolante	Gleaner, picker
Radiocronista	Radio commentator
Radiologo	Radiologist
Radiotelegrafista	Wireless operator
Raffazzonatore	Repairman, mender
Raffinatore	Refiner
Ragioniere	Accountant, book
Rais	Boatswain
Ramaio	Coppersmith
Ranciere	Army mess cook
Ranocchiaio	Frog vendor
Rapinatore	Robber, bandit
Recluso	Recluse, prisoner
Redattore	Newspaper editor
Reduce	Ex-service man, vetran
Refaiuolo	Threader
Rege	King
Reggitore	Ruler, govenor
Regina	Queen
Registratore	Registrar
Relatore	Reporter
Religiosa	Nun
Religioso	Monk, friar
Rematore	Rower, oarsman
Reo	Convict, accused
Retaio	Net maker
Rettore	Vice chancellor
Rettrice	Headmistress
Reverendo	Priest, reverend
Revisore	Auditor
Ricamatore	Embroiderer
Ricamatrice	Embroiderer
Ricercatore	Investigator, researcher
Ricettaotre	Fence for stolen goods
Rigattiere-e-linaiuolo	Dealer in linen cloth
Rimensatore	Sewer of wool cloth
Riparatore	Repairman, mender
Ritagliatore	Retailer of wool cloth
Riveditore	Wool cloth finisher
Rivendugliolo	Huckster, second hand dealer
Romanista	Specialist in Roman Law
Romanziere	Novelist
Romita (o)	Hermit
Rosticcere	Proprietor of a rotisserie or grill
Rubatore	Robber, thief
Ruffiano	Procurer, pimp

Italian	English
Saccaio	Bag maker
Sacerdote	Priest
Sacerdotessa	Prestess
Saettatore	Archer
Saettiere	Archer
Saggiatore	Assayer, tester
Sagittaio	Archer
Sagrestano	Sacristan, sexton
Sagrista	Sacristan, sexton
Salassatore	Person that does bleedings (bloodletting)
Saldatore	Solderer, welder
Salesiano	Salesian monk
Saliera	Salt seller
Salmeggiatore	Psalm singer
Salsicciaio	Sausagemaker
Saltimbanco	Tumbler, acrobat
Salumaio	Pork butcher
Salvaguardia	Lifeguard
Sanatore	Healer
Sapiente	Scholar
Saponaio	Soap maker
Sarchiatore	Weeder
Sarta	Dress maker
Sartina	Apprentice, tailoress
Sartore, Sarto	Tailor
Scalcatore	Carver
Scalpellino	Stone mason
Scamatino	Wool beater
Scambista	Swithman
Scampaforca	Criminal
Scandagliatore	Leadsman
Scannatore	Cut throat
Scardare	Husker
Scardassiere	Wool carder
Scaricatore	Stevedore
Scarpellatore	Sculptor
Scassinatore	Burglar
Scatolaio	Box maker
Scavapozzi	Well digger
Scavatore	Miner

Italian	English
Tabaccaia	Tobacconist
Tabaccaio	Tobacconist
Tagliaboschi	Wood cutter
Tagliaferro	Iron worker
Tagliapietro (Tagliapietre)	Stonecutter
Tagliatore	Cutter, tailor
Tamburaio	Drum maker
Tappezziere	Upholsterer
Tassatore	Tax assessor
Tassista	Taxi driver
Tata	Nanny, nurse
Tavernaio	Innkeeper
Taverniere	Publican, Innkeeper
Tavolacciaio	Table maker
Tavoliere	Money changer
Tecnico	Technician
Tenete	Lieutenant
Tenete colonnello	Lieutenant colonel
Tenete di vascello	Naval lieutenant
Terrazzano	Peasant
Terrazziere	Digger, miner
Tesoriere	Treasurer
Tessitore-di-lana	Wool weaver
Tessitore-di-lino	Linen weaver
Tessitore-di-seta	Silk weaver
Tessitore	Weaver
Tessitrice	Weaver
Timoniere	Helmsman, pillot
Tintore	Dyer
Tintore	Dyer
Tipografo	Typegrapher
Tiragliatore	Sharp shooter
Tirapiedi	Hangman's assistant
Tiratore	Wool stretcher
Tirchio	Marksman
Titolare	Office holder
Titolato	Titled person
Tonnarotto	Tunny fisher
Tonsurato	Priest, monk
Toppaiolo	Door-lock maker

Italian	English
Ubriacone	Drunkard
Uccellatore	Fowler
Uccisore	Killer
Uditore	Healer, listener
Ufficiale	Officer
Ufficialetto	Young officer
Ufficiatore	Officiating priest
Ufficio	Office
Uomo di fatica	Man of all Work
Uomo di mare	Seaman
Usciere-Comande	Head Court Bailiff
Usciere	Usher, Door-keeper
Usurpatore	Usurper

Italian	English
Vaccaio	Cowboy
Vaccaro	Cow keeper
Vaccaio	Cowkeeper
Vagabondo	Vagrant
Vaiaio	Furrier (Especially "vaire")
Valigiaio	Trunk maker
Vangatore	Digger
Vasaio	Potter
Vassallo	Vassal, slave
Vate	Poet, prophet
Vaticale	Water carrier
Veggente	Seer, prophet
Vegliatore	Watchman
Vegliatrice	Night nurse
Velais	Sail maker
Velettiere	Look out man
Venatore	Hunter
Vendemmiatore	Grape gatherer
Venditore	Salesman
Vergaro	Herdsman, shepherd
Verghegiatore	Wool beater
Vergine	Virgin
Verificatore	Verifier, examiner
Verniciatore	House painter
Vescovo	Bishop
Vessillario	Standard bearer
Vestiarista	Costumier
Veterano	Veteran
Veterinario	Veterinary
Vetraio	Glazier
Vettorale-/-Vetturale	Cabman
Vetturino	Coachman, driver
Viaticale	Provisioner
Vicario	Vicar
Vice Ammiraglio	Vice Admiral
Vicecancelliere	Vice Chancellor
Viceconsole	Vice consul
Vicegerente	Vicegerent
Vicemadre	Guardian, matron

Italian	English
Zanaio	Basket maker
Zappatore	Digger, sapper
Zatteriere	Lighterman
Zincografo	Engraver
Zingara	Gypsy woman
Zingaro	Gypsy
Zoccolaio	Maker of woodenshoes
Zolfaio	Sulfur miner
Zolfataro	Sulfur miner
Zoologista	Animal dealer
Zoologo	Zoologist
Zoppo	Lame person