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1841 Census Kingston Union Workhouse
« on: Monday 19 May 25 08:24 BST (UK) »
I am hoping to confirm the origin of Henry Ratcliffe, aged 70, a Miller, who appears in the 1841 census as a resident in the Kingston Union Workhouse. I haven’t been able to find any further information about him.
Is this Henry the same Henry Ratcliff who was baptised at Kingston On Thames 17.11.1775?  This Henry is a G G G Uncle of mine.
The ages don’t quite match but there may have been a miscalculation.  I am hoping that further information, if it exists, will help to confirm further details about my family.

An Elizabeth Ratcliffe, a servant, aged 20 and her daughter aged 2 years were also resident in the same Workhouse at time of the 1841. I have no other information about them and whether they are related to me.
I am hoping that someone can help me to solve this this riddle.
Ratcliffe or Ratcliff (Kingston On Thames, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Dorking), Marshall (Hampton), Cromwell  (Kingston On Thames, Hampton Wick). Netherton (Creed, St Mewan), Nancarrow (Lostwithiel, Lanlivery) Hagelstein (Twyardreath, St Blazey)

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Re: 1841 Census Kingston Union Workhouse
« Reply #1 on: Monday 19 May 25 08:32 BST (UK) »
Adult ages on the 1841 census were supposed to be rounded down to a multiple of 5 years.
So, an age of 70 on the census would equate to an actual age of between 70 and 74.
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Re: 1841 Census Kingston Union Workhouse
« Reply #2 on: Monday 19 May 25 16:09 BST (UK) »
If he died in 1846 he is shown as 76 which equates to a 1770 birthyear.  Buried 18.11.1846 @ All Saints Kingston on Thames.  Baptisms could take place a long time after a birth
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Re: 1841 Census Kingston Union Workhouse
« Reply #3 on: Monday 19 May 25 20:27 BST (UK) »
Quote from: T.R. on Monday 19 May 25 08:24 BST (UK)
I am hoping that further information, if it exists, will help to confirm further details about my family.

I don't think there are any records of individuals in the Kingston Workhouse at this period, unless they just happen to be mentioned by name in the guardians' minute-books. You can contact the Surrey History Centre to check that out.
Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk
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