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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 10 Oct 2004 23:06

Could it mean Fully Trained. Kath.

Steve

Steve Report 10 Oct 2004 21:55

my relative was in the Royal Navy as a Signalman (FT), aged 62. Steve

Jay

Jay Report 10 Oct 2004 21:48

Hi Steve, Are you sure that it isn`t Fs ? I have found this quite often, meaning female servant, but the poor writing sometimes does make the `s`hard to read. Just a thought. Jay.

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 10 Oct 2004 18:24

Depending on the era, and area, could be Fitter Turner maggie

Seasons

Seasons Report 10 Oct 2004 17:30

Foot ?!!!!!

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 10 Oct 2004 15:17

Not sure, but I imagine it could stand for Full Time Kath

Steve

Steve Report 10 Oct 2004 14:25

On a census return, what does (FT) mean next to the occupation?? Steve