I had the same thought, but occupation on the birth certificate is the "usual" occupation the person held.
death certificate?
Just keeping you on your toes?
Assigned-cabbie-at-birth...
Isn't that the point? People whose cognitive abilities were already slowly declining would likely look for another job that was less demanding.
Sorry if I am misunderstanding you.
The implication is that if you spent 30yrs as an ambulance driver, followed by 10 years working retail, the death certificate will say "ambulance driver."