What does MS mean on 1841 census?

1841 Census Occupations Abbreviations

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1841 Census Occupations Abbreviations
m.	Maker etc.
Mason Ap.	Mason Apprentice
M.S.	Male Servant (does not mention their particular duties)
Navy	Members of the HM Naval Forces, which included marines

What does FS mean on an old census?

F.S. ~ Female Servant (1841 Census)

What does NK mean on census?

All census years. Not known. n.k. All census years. To mark the end of the names of each family in a house (where there is more than one family).

What does Ind mean on census?

Occupation Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning	Source
Ind.	Independent Means	1841 Scottish Census Enumeration Booklet
J.	Journeyman	1841 Scottish Census Enumeration Booklet
M.S.	Male Servant	1841 Scottish Census Enumeration Booklet
F.S.	Female Servant	1841 Scottish Census Enumeration Booklet

What does schedule mean on a census?

Related to Census Schedule. Progress Schedule means a schedule of the Work, in a form satisfactory to Owner, as further set forth in Section 3.02. Schedule means a schedule attached to, and forming part of, the Contract.

What does FM mean on a family tree?

FM. Foreman. F.S. Female Servant (does not mention their particular duties)

Can ages be wrong on census?

Yes it could. Incorrect age (within reason) is actually very common on census records as often times the registrar was misinformed or actually made a guess if not told or forgot information.

Why was there no census in 1921?

The census of 1921 was originally scheduled for 24th April but had to be delayed for two months due to the coal miner’s Black Friday Strike and the threat of further industrial unrest. The original schedules still show the original census date.

What are census codes?

Codes represent the Census 2017 classification system, and were developed using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The Census system consists 52 detailed groups and 14 major groups. The Census 2017 codes are 4 digits ending in 0 except for new codes ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

What does M mean on census?

Mother
Relationships and Occupations

Abbreviation	Definition
L	Lodger
Man	Manager
Mat	Matron
M	Mother

What does DC mean in genealogy?

dc/dr: death certificate/record. deed: (also called a conveyance and an indenture).

Is there an 1841 census for England?

The 1841 census is considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census schedule which contained the household address and the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth of each individual living at the address.

Is the 1841 census Complete?

The 1841 census is the first modern UK census to record the details of every person and household in Britain, and the earliest census that has survived in its entirety.

What was the United Kingdom Census of 1841?

The United Kingdom Census of 1841 recorded the occupants of every United Kingdom household on the night of Sunday 6 June 1841. The enactment of the Population Act 1840 meant a new procedure was adopted for taking the 1841 census.

What was the first census in the UK?

The UK 1841 Census The 1841 census is considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census schedule which contained the household address and the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth of each individual living at the address.

What was the abbreviation for occupation in the 1841 census?

The 1841 census was particularly comprehensive (see the table below). However, from the 1851 census onwards, these ‘occupation’ abbreviations were significantly reduced. By the 1871 census, the only permitted census abbreviation to describe an occupation was ‘Ag. Lab.’ (agricultural labourer).

What was the occupation abstract of 1841?

For the 1841 Census, a separate Occupation Report was published, known as the ‘Occupation Abstract’. The Preface to this abstract described how it would include ‘all the occupations carried on by the inhabitants of this kingdom, of whatever age or sex.’