Hi Joan Tyler or tiler could also refer to someone who laid tiles internally for flooring and sometimes walls, as well as roofs - tiles made of various materials were a commonly used material in larger UK houses, especially in kitchens and other utility rooms, in the 19th century, which often ties in on the census with someone who is also described as a plasterer ie someone who plasters ceilings and walls internally in larger houses as well perhaps as plastering houses externally, especially when built with plaster and laith. So no connection with Taylor :-) Paul Portland On Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:29:38 EST, you wrote: >Hi all, > >I've received some information concerning an ancestor and the occupation >listed is "tyler and plasterer". I assume "tyler" must have something to do >with roofing but what is more interesting is the name of my ancestor is >TAYLOR. I'm wondering if perhaps there is some connection between the >occupation and the last name --that is -could the word "tyler" have become >"taylor" over time? > >Any comments appreciated. > >Joan in Freeport,N.Y. > > >==== WESSEX-PLUS Mailing List ==== >Ordering BMD Certificates and how much: see >http://www.statistics.gov.uk/nsbase/registration/certificates.asp >http://www.statistics.gov.uk/nsbase/registration/certe_w/fees.asp >