Obsolete or (almost) Extinct professions around the globe.



Extinct professions are roles that were once common but have diminished or disappeared due to technological advancements or shifts in society. 

Below is a brief explanation of each of the mentioned extinct professions:


1. **Town Crier**: Publicly announced news and proclamations in towns before widespread literacy.

   

2. **Lamplighter**: Lit and extinguished gas lamps before the advent of automated street lighting.


3. **Ice Cutter**: Harvested and distributed ice before refrigeration was commonplace.


4. **Switchboard Operator**: Connected telephone calls manually by plugging wires into a switchboard.


5. **Elevator Operator**: Managed the operation of elevators in buildings before automated systems.


6. **Milkman**: Delivered fresh milk and dairy products to households.


7. **Telegraph Operator**: Sent and received messages via the telegraph, a precursor to modern communication systems.


8. **VCR Repair Technician**: Repaired and maintained Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) machines.


9. **Typesetter**: Arranged type for printing using metal blocks before digital printing.


10. **Farrier**: Specialized in horseshoeing and horse hoof care.


11. **Rag and Bone Man**: Collected and sold scrap materials, often using a horse-drawn cart.


12. **Film Projectionist**: Operated and managed the projection of films in cinemas.


13. **Wheelwright**: Crafted and repaired wheels for carriages and wagons.


14. **Block Printer**: Produced printed materials using wooden or metal blocks.


15. **Swordsmith**: Forged and crafted swords, a trade less in demand today.


16. **Street Sweeper**: Cleaned streets manually before the advent of motorized street sweepers.


17. **Blacksmith**: Worked with iron and metals for forging tools, equipment, and horseshoes.


18. **Chimney Sweep**: Cleaned soot and debris from chimneys, a hazardous job.


19. **Cooper**: Crafted barrels, casks, and other wooden containers.


20. **Log Driver**: Guided and floated logs down rivers for transport to sawmills.


21. **Phonograph Operator**: Operated and maintained early sound recording devices.


22. **Pony Express Rider**: Delivered mail and messages via horseback in the early days of postal service.


23. **Powder Monkey**: Assisted with handling explosives in mining operations.


24. **Tinsmith**: Worked with tin and other metals to create various items.


25. **Knocker-upper**: Woke people up by tapping on their windows, a precursor to alarm clocks.


26. **Organ Grinder**: Operated a hand-cranked musical instrument, often with a monkey, for entertainment.


27. **Pinsetter**: Set up bowling pins manually before automated pinsetting machines.


These professions evolved with changes in technology, urbanization, and societal needs, eventually becoming obsolete or greatly transformed.

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