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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: Jane Sharp on Monday 11 January 21 10:08 GMT (UK)

Title: Tough One
Post by: Jane Sharp on Monday 11 January 21 10:08 GMT (UK)

Hello

Can anyone make out this occupation abbreviation on the top line ? It's taken from the 1841 census and is for a 15 year old boy. top right box

Title: Re: Tough One
Post by: Skoosh on Monday 11 January 21 10:11 GMT (UK)

Appt? apprentice?

Skoosh.

Title: Re: Tough One
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 11 January 21 10:12 GMT (UK)

If you tell us who it is and where they can be found in 1841 we can compare it with other entries on the adjoining pages

Title: Re: Tough One
Post by: ShaunJ on Monday 11 January 21 10:13 GMT (UK)

Looks more like "Asst"  (assistant)

Can you post a link to the census page or tell us where to find it?

Title: Re: Tough One
Post by: Skoosh on Monday 11 January 21 10:29 GMT (UK)

The entry below is ditto, a 14 year old!

Skoosh.

Title: Re: Tough One
Post by: lizdb on Monday 11 January 21 11:04 GMT (UK)

I would opt for Asst (Assistant) just based on what we can see in this clip. 
What is the occupation of the person/people above? Is it something that you would expect to have an assistant?

Title: Re: Tough One
Post by: Annie65115 on Monday 11 January 21 17:34 GMT (UK)

"Asst" to me too. What was the occupation of the head of household?