Hi Listers, Can any one tell me the difference between a Boarder & Lodger on the census forms. I was always of the opinion they were probably one and the same. However, now I'm pretty sure there must be a difference since I have started to come across households where there is a mixture of the two. Looking forward to your thoughts. Kevin (England) Kent Interests include (but is not restricted to): POILE, JENNER, BRYANT, BURDEN, HUMPHREY, HOWARD.

Hi Kevin My understanding is that a Boarder had his meals provided for him and a Lodger did not. Not sure if this is right Regards Sue -----Original Message----- From: kent-eng-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:kent-eng-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Poile Sent: 21 January 2010 21:16 To: KENT-ENG@rootsweb.com Subject: [KENT-ENG] Difference between Lodger & Boarder Hi Listers, Can any one tell me the difference between a Boarder & Lodger on the census forms. I was always of the opinion they were probably one and the same. However, now I'm pretty sure there must be a difference since I have started to come across households where there is a mixture of the two. Looking forward to your thoughts. Kevin (England) Kent Interests include (but is not restricted to): POILE, JENNER, BRYANT, BURDEN, HUMPHREY, HOWARD. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KENT-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi! I know you have had many replies, but just to add a small aide-memoire: A lodge = a small temporary house A board = a piece of wood that can be used as a table So a lodger has (as his house) a small part of your bigger house. A boarder sits at your board or, in other words, at your table. The difference isn't just applicable to census forms, it still applies today. -- Anne ---- Kevin Poile <kevin.poile@googlemail.com> wrote: > Hi Listers, > > Can any one tell me the difference between a Boarder & Lodger on the > census forms. > <SNIP>

Hi Kevin, This came up a while ago on another List. If I remember correctly, the general concensus was that a lodger paid for a room, but a boarder paid for room and meals. Cheers Trish Nowra NSW > Can any one tell me the difference between a Boarder & Lodger on the > census forms. > Kevin (England)