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COMPLETED..... can't decipher occupation ( again!)

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:40 pm
by expat66
Help!
Having difficulty reading 'occupation' line (see attached).. the other children below it are ditto.
I first thought it said 'servant'.. but now not sure?! :eh:

1851 KETTLE census - childrens occupation.jpg
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You guys are good at this..... so I'm sure one of you can read it!
Expat

Re: can't decipher occupation ( again!)

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:42 pm
by sparkstopper
Pauper
Labourer
Servant (written over ditto)?
ditto.

Re: can't decipher occupation ( again!)

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:57 pm
by Antie Em
I agree with Sparks - looks like "ditto" after Labourer

Maggie

Re: can't decipher occupation ( again!)

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 5:01 pm
by expat66
I think you are right..... Thankyou both!
Expat :P

Re: can't decipher occupation ( again!)

Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:32 pm
by peterd
poss wrote servant over domestic ?