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Title: Job descriptions in Glamorgan copper industry.
Post by: johneowens on Friday 18 February 22 17:02 GMT (UK)

Could anyone expert in deciphering/identifying job names in the 1841 census identify the job name given to 14yo James Jones living with his widowed mother (my gt gt gt grandmother Margaret nee Thomas) and 2 sisters in Hafod Village/St John, Swansea. The description appears to be a generic "Coppar" [sic] but would appreciate other opinions. The ref. is HO107/1424/4; District 102(http://[url][/url])..https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8979/images/GLAHO107_1423_1424-0236?pId=14222689

In anticipation, many thanks

John

Title: Re: Job descriptions in Glamorgan copper industry.
Post by: GR2 on Friday 18 February 22 18:52 GMT (UK)

It does just say "coppar". Looking at the other people on the pages round about, some say "Coppar", some "Copperman", some "Copparm" and some "Copparwoman". Age seems to have no relevance as to whether you are described as "Coppar" or "Copparman".

Title: Re: Job descriptions in Glamorgan copper industry.
Post by: johneowens on Friday 18 February 22 20:50 GMT (UK)

Many thanks, GR2. Most helpful.

Best wishes
John