1841 Census Wigan
http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Wigan/index.html
This census is harder to read as it hasn’t been divided into sections or sub-divided. However, it still proves useful in gaining an impression of the ancestors in Wigan, their socio-economic status and prospects.
However, it is clear that the numbers of ancestors are slightly lower in Wigan although Wigan is numerically larger than nearby Standish.
Some of the occupations of the ancestors in Wigan include.
• John Finch. Innkeeper
• Peter Finch. Nailor
• Elizabeth Finch. Cotton Spinner
• Martin Finch. Plumber and Glazier
• William Finch. Tailor
• Ann Finch. Pauper.
• Henry Finch. Pipemaker
• John Finch. Rope maker
The ancestors in Wigan appear to have more varied occupations than those of Standish although they are based on secondary manufacturing industry such as a nail making and rope making rather than primary or extractive industry such as a coal mining.
The one pauper appears in Wigan although there are no explanations for the pauperism which may be related to disability or widowhood.
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