Hard worker?

[Headbanger Veron]

Hi

I may be mistaken but is the 2nd occupation on this list really "hard worker"? And if it is, what on earth does it mean (with that little note "brush" beside it....  An ideas anyone? 

Any ideas gratefully received!

Thanks, Veron

[PrueM]

I think it's more like "Harr" or "Han" worker, but I don't think that helps much!!   

Prue

[Berlin-Bob]

I thought it was Hanf Worker, but that's probably because I am confusing german and english
    - happens sometimes when I'm tired 

I don't think he worked in a marihuana factory, though !

Bob

ps.  Hanf = German: Rope

[PrueM]

Hey, what about HAIR worker?  That would fit with brush-making.
Prue

[philipsearching]

Additions at the right of the occupation column are usually made by census checkers tring to standardise occupations for statistical use - hence "dom" for domestic servant and "cabt" for cabinent maker.  Brush would suggest a brushmak or perhaps a sweeper.

Hard or Hand look the likeliest options, but there isn't a blindingly obvious connection with brush.

Good luck!
Philip

[Headbanger Veron]

Since this is a transcription for the 1901 leftovers, I think I'll stick with "Hard Worker" and if she's anyone's relation then they can have another look - it's got me stumped!

The person above, "Daily house work", is the mother of this one, who is a girl of 17 - if that helps at all!

 

Veron

[PrueM]

I really think the extra stroke that looks like the top of a "d" belongs to the funny underline bit with the little cross-hatches through it, below the word.  I found this via Google:

HAIR WORKER (fabrication, nec) alternate titles: hackler

Combs, sorts, and prepares human or synthetic hair for making wigs, switches, and hair pieces: Pulls loose strands of hair across teeth of stationary comb to remove tangles. Separates hair strands according to length and ties them in groups. Washes human hair with soap and water and dries it in oven. Throws ends of hair against hackle (steel-bristled brush) and pulls hair through teeth to disentangle and straighten strands; places hair between cardboard sheets with ends protruding. Removes hair roots by brushing ends with brush containing row of needles.

Cheers

Prue

[Headbanger Veron]

Thanks Prue!

That would make a lot more sense wouldn't it! 

Cheers Veron