Pur Man 1911

[Elaine]

Have found my Mr Robinson in the 1911 census (and that's what he wrote!) and his occupation is Pur Man. I have googled and looked at old professions but haven't found what it is yet, has anyone any ideas?

[Anne in Carlisle]

Poor man??? Maybe his spelling wasn't up to much! ;)

Anne

[Guest]

its not the Pru is it ???

[Elaine]

Poor man was the only thing that came to mind for me. He was supposed to be a lighthouse keeper in Scarborough but I haven't found anything.
1911 says

1911 Census RG14PN28939 RD527 ED15 SN174
Living at 135 Longwest Gate, Scarborough
Mr Robinson Head Married 2 Yrs Age 42 Occupation Pur Man Born Scarborough, Yorkshire
Mrs Robinson Wife Married Age 44
Ward Miss Maria Daughter Single age 16 Occupation Servant Born Scarboro, Yorkshire
Ward Miss Emily Daughter Single age 14 Occupation Apprentice Dressmaking Born Scarboro, Yorkshire

[Guest]

when I googled I found Pur water filters ?? just a coincidence???

[Vivienne]

its not the Pru is it ???

Oh Val, I opened the reply box to say just that & decided against it, but that was my immediate thought. My Mum always had the man from the Pru come to collect her penny premiums.

[Olde Crone Holden]

What was his occupation on the 1901?

OC

[Guest]

Vivienne I thought of that because I'm sure that The Pru has been going for donkeys years, like the Provident. lol

[Vivienne]

I know it has Val, I still have the books my Mum took over from her Mum with the penny policies on her brothers.

[JayG]

Have you viewed the image or just got the transcription?

[Jill on the A272]

This is Victorian so not sure if it's valid for 1911

Channel 4 - The Worst Jobs in History - Victorian

[Rachel Scand]

Can't locate him in 1901
If he's the one on FreeBMD (marriage) then his first name was William :(

[Elaine]

My cousin sent the transcription, not sure of him 1901, he looks more like a captain of a boat, more likely worked on a fishing trawler

William Robinson.jpg

[Elaine]

Just read Pure Collecter.....

[Olde Crone Holden]

Wonder if he was a "Pier man" - that would be a nice easy sort of job for a man with a fishing background!

OC

[Jill on the A272]

That sounds more likely OC!

[Elaine]

I agree
Thanks everyone so far

[Stella]

A Pure Collector was the man who scooped up doggie poo. Could do with a few nowadays!:D

[Guest]

ooh Stella is that true ???? I'd rather starve in fact I would starve because I would be vomiting all the time

[KiteRunner]

I think the only way you will find out what it really says is to look at the actual image, Elaine.