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Census Occupations - Indentured Servant

Below are some resources I recommend if any of your ancestors in your family tree were Indentured Servants.

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Description: Someone who sold their labouring services to another for a fixed period of time. This was common practice particularly in those wanting to start a new life in America, where they were often treated little better than slaves. See also: Groom, House Servant, Housekeeper, Stableboy, Servant, Scullion, Scullery Maid, Nursemaid, Maid, Kitchen Servant, Kitchen Assistant, Governess, House Maid, House Wright, House Painter, Gardener, House Proprietor, Stableman, House Joiner, House Decorator, House Boy, Groom Horses, General Servant, Domestic-Servant, Domestic Cook.

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