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Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 0 Send Message	Louise	Report	17 Jun 2007 10:12
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 0 Send Message	hi can anyone help me, on the 1891 scottish census i have my relative down as being an annuitant, i have never heard of this can anyone share some light
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 223 Send Message	Clare	Report	17 Jun 2007 10:18
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 223 Send Message	Hi Louise, It means the person was entitled to the benefits of an annuity.Maybe from a previous Job or possibly investments. Clare
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 23 195 Send Message	Joy	Report	17 Jun 2007 10:29
	Someone who receives a pension. http://rmhh(.)co.uk/occup/a.html Receiver of an Annuity - An annuity is income paid to a beneficiary at regular intervals, for a fixed period or ascertainable period (usually the lifetime of a nominee) in return for a lump sum payment having been previously made into the scheme by a subscriber - i.e. a spouse, benefactor or employer
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 20 615 Send Message	Heather	Report	17 Jun 2007 11:05
	Any occupations (or anything) you dont know can always be found on google search :)