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Offline overlandermatt

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1851 census occupation
« on: Saturday 06 April 24 07:48 BST (UK) »
What is the occupation on this record please?

Carpenter and xxxxman

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Re: 1851 census occupation
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 06 April 24 07:51 BST (UK) »
Carpenter Journeyman
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Re: 1851 census occupation
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 06 April 24 07:51 BST (UK) »

Journeyman

Researching: Cuthbertson – Co. Derry, Scotland & Australia; Hunter – Co. Derry; Jackson – Co. Derry, Scotland & Canada; Scott – Co. Derry; Neilly – Co. Antrim & USA; McCurdy – Co. Antrim; Nixon – Co. Cavan, Co. Donegal, Canada & USA; Ryan & Noble – Co. Sligo

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Re: 1851 census occupation
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 06 April 24 08:04 BST (UK) »
Journeyman = fully qualified, having served his apprenticeship.

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Re: 1851 census occupation
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 06 April 24 08:08 BST (UK) »
And paid by the day = journee (French), not piecework.

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Re: 1851 census occupation
« Reply #5 on: Monday 08 April 24 08:11 BST (UK) »
Many thanks for the explanations about a journeyman. I was aware of the term but did not know it's meaning. That's very helpful.
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