Thread: Census query

petal · 26-08-2007, 04:43 PM

What do the initials MS stand for under the 'occupation' section of a census ?
I assume FS stands for Female Servant ...........is that right in which case MS could be Male Servant ............is this right or am I barking up the wrong tree ?

Starlight · 26-08-2007, 05:04 PM

Hi Mary,

Yes, you are right.

Taken from the 1841 census:- All domestic servants may be entered as "MS" for male servants and "FS" for female servants, without statement of their particular duties, as whether Butler, groom, gardener, housekeeper, cook etc.
Later census' distiquished the jobs more.

petal · 27-08-2007, 09:50 AM

Thanks Star...........thought thats what it was but wasn't sure enough to make note of it in my files.

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27-08-2007, 09:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
petal Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire Posts: 8,553 Total Awards: 5	Re: Census query Thanks Star...........thought thats what it was but wasn't sure enough to make note of it in my files.
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