1881 is interesting, George's father may have died before he was born, but there is a younger son, Fred in 1891.
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Long Common, South Stoneham
Selina Gurman Widow Head 33 Laundress b South Stoneham, Hampshire
Elizabeth Gurman daughter 14 Domestic Servant b South Stoneham, Hampshire
Frances Gurman Daughter 10 Scholar b South Stoneham, Hampshire
William Gurman Son 6 Scholar b South Stoneham, Hampshire
Alfred Gurman Son 3 Scholar b South Stoneham, Hampshire
George French Lodger 41 Sawyer b Botley, Hampshire
Thomas French Lodger 34 Sawyer b Botley, Hampshire