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Were different names used on census and why?
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KathleenBell | Report | 13 Oct 2005 22:44 |
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My grandfather was born Anderson, but for some reason was christened as Humble, and he and his parents are on the 1871 census (about 6 months after his birth) as Humble. However they used their proper name for the rest of their lives. Can't come up with any explanation other than they might have done a 'moonlight flit' as the father was unemployed on the 1871 census when he changed the name. Kath. x |
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Steph | Report | 13 Oct 2005 22:40 |
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Can anyone please offer some advice as to this mystery? On the 1901 census, I have Herbert Lowe born abt 1860 living with wife Alice b. 1861, and children Gertrude, Pauline, Herbert, Gordon, Florence Naomi, Edith, and Constance - all in Lewisham. I have Herbert and Alice's marriage cert (Jan 1881) and young Herbert's birth cert (1885) all stating their surname as Lowe or Loewe or Lorwe! I've been unable to find them on any previous census, but today, I found out why - they are listed as surname Crease on 1891 and Creese on 1881. I can understand the enumerator mis hearing but Creese sound nothing like Lowe! Also, on the 1891 census, one of their sons, (Paul) Herbert Lowe is listed as Lowe and visiting his grandparents! Can anyone offer any advice as to why they might have used a different surname - as far as Im aware there was no previous marriage. Thanks. Steph |
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