The men that move cattle from place to place are called ranchers or cowboys. They live on ranches.
...refer to men who herded cattle from ranches to towns hundreds of miles away to sell the cattle.
The Texas cattle industry had its origins from the Spanish culture in raising cattle and ranching. However, some practices of cattle ranching may have come from African cultures since many of the men who were involved in ranching and acting as cattle hands in many ranches in and around Texas were of African-American origin or descent.
Most serfs worked on farming estates called manors. Ranches originated in Spain, during the Middle Ages, and were operated by men on horseback who we might call cowboys today, though they also raised sheep. These men were probably not serfs, and there is some question as to whether serfdom was practiced in Spain.
An Australian cowgirl is called jillaroo
Railroads enabled easier and closer access to points to sell cattle. Cowboys didn't have to travel as far to sell their cattle, so cattle that didn't have to travel as far had meat that wasn't as tough and stringy, and cowboys had more time on their hands to be able to help with ranch chores, and weaned calves could stay on the ranches for a little longer because of the shorter distance.
miners
George and Lennie are different from the other men who work on ranches because of their close bond and dependence on each other for emotional support. While the other men are typically isolated and lonely, George and Lennie have each other for companionship. Additionally, George looks out for Lennie's well-being, which sets them apart from the more individualistic and self-centered nature of the other ranch workers.
the men are called Yeomen
Men who work on a ship's construction are called shipwrights. Men employed in a ship's operation are called seamen. seamen
Probably not the majority, probably some. The majority were business men and their families. More like cattle barons creating massive cattle ranches in Texas, rather than home steaders in Oklahoma.
Eurylochus convinces the men that the gods will be appeased if they sacrifice some of the cattle to them.