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1861 census - what does lodger/ nurse mean?
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Tracy | Report | 17 May 2007 14:37 |
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Hi I have traced my GG Grandmother back to the 1861 census. On the census information it states she is 3 years old, with her name etc. But then states her occupation/ residency as being lodger/ nurse - what does this mean? Is she being looked after by this family? Many thanks for your help or any suggestions. Tracy |
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Janet in Yorkshire | Report | 17 May 2007 14:52 |
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Perhaps it's lodger/nurse child - in which case the family would be caring for her, for a charge. Jay |
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Heather | Report | 17 May 2007 15:34 |
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Im sure Jan is right, that she is a nurse child - a foster child. The fact it says Lodger is probably to indicate a payment is being made to stay there. |
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