What was a hallier?

[PrueM]

My husband's g-g-grandfather Thomas GOODE lived in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and in the 1851 census is shown as a "Hallier".  In 1861 he was a nailer which I presume was either a nail maker, or more likely someone who worked on the machinery in the fabric mills in that area.

I haven't heard of a Hallier before and wondered whether anyone knew what it is/was?

Thanks - image of census page attached.

Prue 

[dennford]

What do you reckon is the second word?
                                        Denn

['Tricia]

Lab for Labourer

Tricia

[hlbradd]

Could it be haulier misspelt (but pronounced hall'eeah?)

Helen

['Tricia]

Nearest I can find

Hillier -- Roof tiler

Don't seem to list Haulier on old occupations sites

Tricia

[Hackstaple]

This is a perpetual query on family history sites. Hallier is not a misprint nor is it misspelt. Hallier [not Haulier] was the name given to those who actually hauled the coal from the seam face to the lift collection area. I have seen it is connection with iron mining as well. It is much more often found in Monmouthshire than elsewhere.
A Haulier would be a carter, often in business for own acoount. 

[PrueM]

Ooh, brilliant - thanks everyone, and especially hackstaple 

[StHallier]

Hi Prue and everyone - I am new to the forum.  My maiden name is Hallier, and I always thought the origins were French because the word hallier in the French dictionary means a small wood, copse or thicket...

I don't know though and would love some input if anyone knows any more about the name. I am trying to trace its origins, so far I have seen it mentioned as far back at 1730.

[Jane Eden]

Hi StHallier

Welcome to Rootschat

Jane