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Occupations: Charwoman and Servant
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Deborah | Report | 26 Feb 2008 18:17 |
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In the 1851 census I have a Jane aged 22, occupation: Charwoman and her sister Emma aged 17, occupation Servant. Both Jane and Emma are listed as living at the same address as their parents and brothers. I know at that time there were servants that "lived out" but what is the difference between a charwoman and a servant? |
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FamilyFogey | Report | 26 Feb 2008 18:25 |
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A Charwoman was a woman hired by the day to do odd jobs, usually cleaning, in a house - as still used today and in use as early as 1596. The word "chare" or "char" was used to describe an odd job. |
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KeithInFujairah | Report | 26 Feb 2008 18:27 |
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Charwoman A woman hired by the day to do odd jobs, usually cleaning, in a house - as still used today and in use as early as 1596. The word "chare" or "char" was used to describe an odd job |
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FamilyFogey | Report | 26 Feb 2008 18:28 |
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A servant would probably do more of a range of activities for their boss - not just cleaning but errands and pretty much anything else they wanted them to do! |
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Deborah | Report | 27 Feb 2008 18:37 |
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Thanks All, sorry it has taken me so long to reply, been hving computer problems. I see the difference now betwween a charwoman and a servant. |
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