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Funny names on census

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The Bag

The Bag Report 14 Feb 2005 14:51

We all need a laugh from time to time. We had a similar thread some time ago that got out of hand.Can we have funny census names and the reference for them please. Jess

The Bag

The Bag Report 14 Feb 2005 14:55

I have just happened across Jemima E Duck RG 13/1262 Folio 12 P12. Wonder if she was the inspiration for Beatrix Potter .......... Christmas Balls - RG13 1262 Folio 114/ 12 Jess

Rupert

Rupert Report 14 Feb 2005 15:05

Jess do'nt you remember when I said how nice your name was and how you came by it Rupert.

The Bag

The Bag Report 14 Feb 2005 15:08

I dont believe this one Christmas milk - RG13/1871 folio 30 P9

Sarah

Sarah Report 14 Feb 2005 15:09

Happy Bratt. RG12/378 folio 68, page 17

The Bag

The Bag Report 14 Feb 2005 15:16

Ha men think flattery will get you everywhere. Rupert - What do you want? Jess

Sarah

Sarah Report 14 Feb 2005 15:25

Land Wishy Woods (surely not) RG10/3337 folio12 page3

Rupert

Rupert Report 14 Feb 2005 15:31

I am sorry Jess I did not read your thread correctly and I dont wish to spoil your thread . So sorry. Rupert.x

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 14 Feb 2005 15:41

Poor chap: Head, Dick 1891 March Deaths Wandsworth London Surrey

The Bag

The Bag Report 14 Feb 2005 15:44

More poor girls called ROSE BUSH than I can count That is cruel!

Heather

Heather Report 14 Feb 2005 17:21

I've just found a Dolly Bird in the 1881 census. Heather

Peter

Peter Report 14 Feb 2005 22:39

Hugh Jarrs Sorry only kidding!

McDitzy

McDitzy Report 14 Feb 2005 22:50

I shouldn't laugh... this was on the 1900 US 'Yea one do shit' Residence: Hoonah, Southern Supervisors District, Alaska Born: abt 1872 Alaska RAce: Indian Relation to head: Wife

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Feb 2005 22:53

Not on census, but only today I came across this surname while checking female marriages in Boyd's index: Snottwell - no wonder she wanted to get married! nell