In a message dated 19/04/2007 14:50:32 GMT Daylight Time, car9tr@netzero.net writes: The occupation is also unclear. _____________________________________________________ These are the official abbreviations used in the censuses Ag. Lab. 1841-81 Agricultural labourer Ap. 1841-61 Apprentice Army 1841 Members of HM land forces of whatever rank Cl. 1841-61 Clerk FS. 1841 Female servant H.P. 1841 Members of HM armed forces on half-pay Ind. 1841 Independent - people living on their own means J. 1841 Journeyman M. 1841 Manufacturer m. 1841 Maker - as in 'Shoe m.' MS 1841 Male servant Navy 1841 Members of HM naval forces, including marines, of whatever rank P. 1841 Pensioners in HM armed forces Rail Lab. 1851 Railway labourer Serv. 1861 Servant Sh. 1841 Shopman Regards Stan Mapstone