My step-grandfather - a ships engineer, evaded the 1901 census. Born Mark Langford in 1876, he ran away to sea and changed his name - later known as Mark Turnbull. Neither name appears on the census - I have searched everywhere, including all vessels.However, I have found a double entry for an 'Alex Turnbull' - he appears both at home in South Shields and at sea aboard the SS Stephanotis - definitely the same person.I have recently learnt that Mark stole ID papers from a dying man so that he could join a ship. This could be the ID he stole - and later kept the Turnbull part. I have information about his life both before and after 1901 - but not the reason why he left South Shields! Any suggestions gratefully received! Regards Jill TurnerJill Turner