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Occupation query - is this right???
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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy | Report | 18 Feb 2005 15:48 |
Has anyone else had this occupation on a Census? On 1881, I have a wife whose occupation looks like 'Family Box Maker', and what looks like 'paper' written in tiny writing, but a different hand, above the entry. |
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KathleenBell | Report | 18 Feb 2005 15:55 |
If you give details of the name and area perhaps more of us could have a look at the image to see what we think. Kath. x |
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Jan | Report | 18 Feb 2005 15:56 |
THat's a good idea Kath. I don't mind having a look too Anne. J |
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Heather | Report | 18 Feb 2005 15:58 |
Sure its not pauper? |
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KathleenBell | Report | 18 Feb 2005 15:59 |
Without looking at the image I would hazard a guess at it being Fancy Box Maker. Kath. x |
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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:02 |
Thanks Ladies, this is my search query............ 1881 CENSUS LONDON view image for either: HENRY J SHAND (son) born 1875 Ldn Middx - or HENRY SHAND (head) born 1850 Ldn Middx Residence Southwark St George - 5 Francis Place Am looking at the wife Harriett......... Thanks :O) |
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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:03 |
Kath, you could be right you know :O) funny how you cant see the word until someone suggests it lol.........the letters are so small I was convinced it could only say 'family'. |
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Ann ♣ | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:10 |
Anne Could it be fancy box maker? I have a family from middlesex with this occupation. Ann |
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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:11 |
Yes Ann, I think it is - Kath gave me that suggestion above, and on looking again I think that is right :O) |
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KathleenBell | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:13 |
I'd definitely say 'Fancy Box Maker'. I only thought of this as I've seen the occupation before. I do think the word above says 'paper'. Some of these words were added to the census by the enumerator afterwards - maybe they were seeing how many people worked in particular industries with specific materials? Kath. x |
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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:19 |
Kath - excellent - thanks for your trouble. Thanks to everyone else for suggestions. |
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Jan | Report | 18 Feb 2005 16:21 |
Sorry Anne, just back on Tips. Glad you've solved your dilemma though. Jan |