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"T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« on: Saturday 07 January 17 21:01 GMT (UK) »
Hello

Does anyone know what this abbreviation could mean - T W K J as an occupation (although on second look the K could be an H).

I am hoping its something to do with either a Traveller or Journeyman...!  ;D

It's John Orrill at the following reference in the 1841 Census in Snenton Nottinghamshire
HO107/867 Book 10/Folio 5 p 3

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Re: "T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 07 January 17 21:09 GMT (UK) »
Possibly FWK - Framework Knitter and ????
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Re: "T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 07 January 17 21:39 GMT (UK) »
Possibly FWK - Framework Knitter and ????

This fits with other district pages which have FWKJ or FWK[space]J or FWK.

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Re: "T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 07 January 17 21:42 GMT (UK) »
Framework Knitter:   An operator of a machine which made hosiery. Originally a hand loom was used. Often abbreviated to FWK.

I wonder if the J is an L for lace? Wasn't Nottingham famous for making that?
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Re: "T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 07 January 17 21:44 GMT (UK) »
Think the J might be for Journeyman.

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Re: "T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« Reply #5 on: Monday 09 January 17 21:51 GMT (UK) »
My FWK (frame work knitters) were either in the factories that knit jerseys or ones that made hosiery.
I have not come across an initial after the FWK but the occupation always stated which type it was.
So maybe the J was for jerseys.

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Re: "T W K J" Abbreviation in 1841 Census
« Reply #6 on: Monday 09 January 17 23:07 GMT (UK) »
So maybe the J was for jerseys.

In 1841, the enumerators were instructed to use J as an abbreviation for Journeyman.

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~framland/census/1841directions.htm
Insert all other professions, trades, or employments, as they are described by the parties, or by others on their behalf, writing “J.” for Journeyman, “Ap.” for Apprentice, and “Sh.” for Shopman, after the statement of the trade of those who are such. “Master” need not be inserted ; every one will be so considered who is not entered as journeyman or apprentice.