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Parish birth records

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Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 29 Sep 2008 13:13

Thanks Shelly and Jill.

Meg

Shelly

Shelly Report 29 Sep 2008 13:02

I think it depends on the parish. I know that norfolk ones are more detailed and give mother's maiden name.

Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 29 Sep 2008 13:00

1810

Shelly

Shelly Report 29 Sep 2008 12:59

I know they do on baptisms. depends how far back you're looking at. I have one dated 1821 which mentions father's occupation

Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 29 Sep 2008 12:56

Do parish birth records show the occupation of the father?

Any help please

Meg