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census names

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Susan

Susan Report 5 Apr 2004 13:30

if a name in the 1881 census is listed as ,other, even though they have same family name what does this mean ? many thanks sue

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 6 Apr 2004 16:15

I can't guarantee but I think it refers to the relationship to the head of the household.Therefore if they were a cousin or something like that.