Help deciphering occupation - one word, probably starts with M
In various documents, I am seeing the same word - almost certainly an occupation, but have not figured out what it is/says. Can anyone read or recognize this word? There are a couple other things I could use help reading in last image too.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89V4-RZZZ Film 007610615 Image 440
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89V4-T5S8 Film 007610618 Image 371
Thanks,
Andrew
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Hello @Andrew Spitzer,
Partial answer:
The root word is: Maurer = mason.
In some of the examples you presented the word is: Maurergesell(e) = journeyman mason.
"Journeyman" is a guild term indicating that the person has completed his apprenticeship in the named occupation and he is able to practice his trade under the supervision of a master in the same occupation.
P.S. If you don't receive a response to your other questions in the last image in a reasonable amount of time (say a day or two), post a new request with just that image attached asking for translation assistance on those other items.
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@Robert Seal_1 Thank you for your prompt reply.
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I think I may have answered part of my own question, I think the place name in the last pic may be Prerau (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C5%99erov)
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You're welcome, Andrew.
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Disregard duplicate response.
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