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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 453 Send Message	Sarabby	Report	9 Jun 2006 19:23
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 453 Send Message	Anyone know what sort of occupation this is? Found this as the occupation of 2 x gt grandfathers unmarried sister on 1881 census
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 1,489 Send Message	Right said Fred	Report	9 Jun 2006 19:26
	I think (someone will correct me if wrong) that it is something similar t a pension, where they have paid money in - I have a couple of them in my tree so would be interested to see the 'proper' or correct definition.
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	9 Jun 2006 19:26
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	It's not an occupation, its someone who receives an annuity. What's an annuity? It was a form of income. You (or a benevolent employer/family member) would buy one and it would give you an annual payment to live on. It was like having a pension. nell
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 3,527 Send Message	Christine in Herts	Report	9 Jun 2006 19:26
	You still can buy an annuity. Christine
Member Since: June 2004 Posts: 3,470 Send Message	Phoenix	Report	9 Jun 2006 19:33
Member Since: June 2004 Posts: 3,470 Send Message	As women couldn't be trusted to handle their own money(!) they may well be provided with an annuity on the death of a parent or brother. It is well worth looking to see if you can find a will.