Hi:
Just in case you haven't found them yet in 1891. I think this is James and Alice in Essex. They are the only two in the household.
RG12, piece 1310, folio 74, page 12
Jas Flood, Head, M, ?, Labourer General, born Kent, Teynham
Alice Flood, Wife, M, 27, Match Maker, born London
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