Genealogy Chat

Sorry Anne, just back on Tips. Glad you've solved your dilemma though. Jan

Kath - excellent - thanks for your trouble. Thanks to everyone else for suggestions.

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

Yes Ann, I think it is - Kath gave me that suggestion above, and on looking again I think that is right :O)

Anne Could it be fancy box maker? I have a family from middlesex with this occupation. Ann

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'.

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)

Without looking at the image I would hazard a guess at it being Fancy Box Maker. Kath. x

Sure its not pauper?

THat's a good idea Kath. I don't mind having a look too Anne. J

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

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.