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Offline stephen spencer

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« on: Tuesday 15 January 13 15:51 GMT (UK) »
Hi All,

could anyone explain this occupation on a census record for one of my relatives

thanks

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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 15 January 13 15:58 GMT (UK) »
Living on own means = living off income from savings, investments, rents, an annuity or other "unearned" income

Stuff merchant's salesman = selling goods for a stuff merchant. Stuff is a kind of woollen cloth

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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 15 January 13 16:01 GMT (UK) »
thanks very much for your quick solution
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