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Offline johnsankus

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Census occupation
« on: Sunday 25 September 11 18:37 BST (UK) »
Hi Guys.
I see on some census returns an occupation that looks like 'flesher' - I don't think that's right - although if it is right I don;t know what the heck it is...
anyway, I have attached a section of the census so if anyone cam help, I would appreciate it.

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Re: Census occupation
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 25 September 11 18:40 BST (UK) »
In Scotland it is a term for a meat seller. As opposed to a butcher who dismembers carcases.
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Re: Census occupation
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 25 September 11 19:50 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Redroger on Sunday 25 September 11 18:40 BST (UK)
In Scotland it is a term for a meat seller. As opposed to a butcher who dismembers carcases.
Ah! Thanks for that. The late husband of the lady at the top was described as a 'butcher' elsewhere. Must have been the family business (well, his wife's family business)
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