Most of us today have a story about a horrible job we held as a kid, but as bad as we thought it might have been odd are it wasn't nearly as awful or lethal as what children were expected to do in the past.

1. Chimney Sweepers

2. Loblolly

3. Castrato

4. Powder Monkeys

5. Mule (Mill) Scavenger

6. Matchstick Dippers

7. Crossing Sweepers

8. Rat Catchers