The majority were associated with coal and iron
Predominantly it was the Iron works in Dowlais, Plymouth (in lower Merthyr) , Cyfarthfa and Penydarren
Take jobs away from Americans
Jobs available in 1900s...but not todayThere were many jobs in the 1900s that are not jobs today. Most likely they were replaced by technoloy. Examples of those jobs are...Milkman or Milkgirl Paper boy or Girl Iceman or icegirl Cheeseman or cheese girl Typewritter Telephone operator Hunter ......And there are so many more.
People may have moved from Devon to South Wales in 1855 due to the availability of jobs in the coal mining industry in South Wales, as the industrial revolution was driving economic growth in that region. Additionally, there may have been better opportunities for land ownership or agricultural work in the Welsh countryside at that time.
The same jobs that were around when any railway was being built.
Jobs have been around since the beginning of human civilization around 10,000 years ago.
for most jobs, an apprentice would run errands and do odd jobs around the work environment
The computer jobs available to you depend on where you live and your willingness to travel. There might not be jobs around you but they are out there.
look around the world
There are various jobs where piping can be found: Engineering; Designer; Plumbing and Gas. As these jobs are 'trade' jobs, jobs in piping can take a person all around the world from the UK to America.
Jobs in Africa are similar to jobs around the world. Many countries in Africa have engineers, doctors, plumbers and teachers.
You will have to look for jobs from your family and friends. Such jobs may include cutting grass or doing odd jobs around their house.