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Can't decipher occupation in census
« on: Saturday 13 June 09 12:27 BST (UK) »
Hi I was wondering if someone could look up a census record and help me to decipher the occupation.  It looks simple but I am not sure.
In the 1861 Census from Winterborne St Martin.  R.G. 9/1356  Folio 145 Pg 13
James Critchell aged 33 born in Martinstown.

I am not sure what his occupation is, I have come up with a couple of versions.  Maltman, Milkman, or maybe even millman.  I am just not sure and I would really appreciate some help.
Cheers
Chris
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BOWRING/BOWERING:     DORSET
HARRISON:   ABERTARFF, INVERNESS                        
AXON:          SALFORD, LANCASHIRE
PINNIGER: CALNE, WILTSHIRE, BATTERSEA
WEAL:  LONDON, WILTSHIRE
CRITCHELL:    DORSET
IRONSIDE:  DORSET
WILLBY:   LONDON, SUFFOLK

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Re: Can't decipher occupation in census
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 13 June 09 12:36 BST (UK) »
deffo Maltman

try one of the 'Old Occupations' sites for a full definition
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Re: Can't decipher occupation in census
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 13 June 09 12:39 BST (UK) »
Hi,

I too think it says 'maltman'

Liz
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Re: Can't decipher occupation in census
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 13 June 09 12:42 BST (UK) »
the 1851 and 1871 census dont really help - he's an Ag Lab in 51 and a Lab in 71 ....
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Re: Can't decipher occupation in census
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 13 June 09 13:42 BST (UK) »
thanks so much, I originally thought Maltman, I wasn't sure.
Much appreciated everyone
cheers
Chris
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BOWRING/BOWERING:     DORSET
HARRISON:   ABERTARFF, INVERNESS                        
AXON:          SALFORD, LANCASHIRE
PINNIGER: CALNE, WILTSHIRE, BATTERSEA
WEAL:  LONDON, WILTSHIRE
CRITCHELL:    DORSET
IRONSIDE:  DORSET
WILLBY:   LONDON, SUFFOLK