Hi list, I have recently come across something on the 1851 Census which I have never seen in more than a few years of research and I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas. Looking for a William Mason, born about 1845 in Middlesex I find a Family where the Mother and Father simply give their ages as "Over 20" and they give the ages of all their three children (including William Mason) as "under 20". The Father simply states he has "No Profession" Now, are they simply being awkward or is there some reason for this that I've not come across ? The enumerator obviously accepted it and wrote it down on the schedule. Any thoughts on this will be most welcome. Best wishes, Tony Burton