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Samish manufacturer

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KINS

knowlegable brummie
A friend is researching her family tree and has found details of her great, great, grandfather which on the census reads as "Samish Manufacturer". Does anyone know what that was? Perhaps it is a mis-spelling on the census form but any suggestions would be a help. Cannot find any info. on Google either.
Many thanks - KINS
 
Is it in the Birmingham area? It sounds like he was a businessman, and so if you look up his name in local directories it should show up with a description of what he is, hopefully not miss-spelt
 
It could be of assistance to members to post a photograph of the actual Census Entry if possible.
 
Can you check census before and after that year, possible they may have had same occupation for a number of years.
Perhaps post a few more details (date,name,location etc.) so trade directories could be checked.

Colin
 
Could it have been a spelling error for Chamois ( leather) Manufacturer, number listed in Birmingham.

Colin
 
KINS said:
A friend is researching her family tree and has found details of her great, great, grandfather which on the census reads as "Samish Manufacturer". Does anyone know what that was? Perhaps it is a mis-spelling on the census form but any suggestions would be a help. Cannot find any info. on Google either.
Many thanks - KINS
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could it be" Varnish Manufacturer" just a thought
 
I hate to confuse the issue at this time of night but I have just stumbled across the following:
Samish Bay Single Malt Whisky:

It seems it could originate from American Indians but other references to the word Shamish from Hong Kong?

Clarkie


 
Many thanks for all your helpful comments and I will get more info. from my friend and see what I come up with after that.
KINS
 
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