The census includes a list of professions which are almost extinct such as lamplighter, umbrella fixer and knitter

The surprise findings from Census 1926: Only 1% returns in Irish and ‘so many nuns’ living to 100
Ronan McGreevy·Irish Times News··1 min read
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