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help on an occupation

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Heather

Heather Report 17 Jun 2007 11:05

Any occupations (or anything) you dont know can always be found on google search :)

Joy

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

Clare

Clare Report 17 Jun 2007 10:18

Hi Louise, It means the person was entitled to the benefits of an annuity.Maybe from a previous Job or possibly investments. Clare

Louise

Louise Report 17 Jun 2007 10:12

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