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Title: New York census, 1870
Post by: Watson on Wednesday 08 September 21 12:10 BST (UK)

The occupation of a young man in the 1870 census of New York is entered as "vender".

What kind of work is it likely to mean?  Is it someone who sold things in the street, such as newspapers?

Thanks and regards,

Watson

Title: Re: New York census, 1870
Post by: sbny357 on Monday 13 September 21 03:25 BST (UK)

It would be better if you could provide a specific reference or attach an image of the page where this appears. Often, the word is not what it initially appears to be, and seeing it in context can help confirm the spelling and usage.

Steve

Title: Re: New York census, 1870
Post by: Watson on Monday 13 September 21 12:16 BST (UK)

Thanks.  I'll leave it.

Title: Re: New York census, 1870
Post by: Genealiza on Monday 13 September 21 15:36 BST (UK)

Synonyms for "vendor":  peddler, hawker
https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/vendor


Library of Congress video of street vendors in 1900 NYC
https://iowaculture.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/industrial-revolution/push-cart-vendors

Title: Re: New York census, 1870
Post by: Watson on Monday 13 September 21 15:50 BST (UK)

Much obliged for that, Genealiza.  I assume "vender" is just a variant spelling.

Title: Re: New York census, 1870
Post by: Genealiza on Monday 13 September 21 16:53 BST (UK)

Apparently, "Vender" is an antiquated spelling of "Vendor".


1870-1900 census occupations:  hucksters/peddlers   3rd page down

https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1900/occupations/occupations-part-5.pdf