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What is a Charwoman?

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trinny292

trinny292 Report 30 Aug 2008 22:41

Hi guys
Just a quick one, what is a charwoman? at least i think its what it says on the occupation part of a census also what does FWK mean? Ive had these come up a few times when looking at the census its good to know what you are reading!
Thanks in advance
LOU

Yvonne

Yvonne Report 30 Aug 2008 22:46

Hi Mary-lou
A charwomen is a cleaner, one of my rellies was listed as that , she was head of family so earned money cleaning

Sorry i dont know what FWK means

Researching:
Lingham, Hayes, Gudgeon. Wilson Avitar - me with brother and sisters

trinny292

trinny292 Report 30 Aug 2008 22:47

thankyou

MarilynB

MarilynB Report 30 Aug 2008 22:48


Found this info on google

CHARWOMAN woman hired to do cleaning or similar work, usually in a large building. a woman whose job is to clean other people's houses

To anyone who has delved into their family tree, and whose ancestors come from the East Midlands, the initials FWK will have appeared on many census records. The letters stand for Framework Knitter, an occupation almost unique to the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. The legacy of the Framework Knitters, spanning some 250 years, is evident today in the Hosiery, Knitwear and Cut and Sew Trades of the East Midlands.

Researching:
Stirrup, Williams, Winter, Newton, Johnson, Barrett, Bruce, Bruen, Hartley, Proffit, Rogers, all in Manchester and loads of other names and places

trinny292

trinny292 Report 30 Aug 2008 22:54

Lovely Jubbly !
That all fits in perfect
Thanks for all your help

Madmeg

Madmeg Report 31 Aug 2008 00:19

Just a giggle. I am told that a washerwoman is someone who takes in other peoples washing, but is an alternative to a prostitute who takes in men's washing as a smokescreen for doing other things than the washing!

Margaret