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What is "Almisselemmer uden jord"

JohnsonGreg
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February 24 in Social Groups

I see the term "Almisselemmer uden jord" for a husband in the Fron, Oppland 1801 census. I understand he has no land. I assume he is receiving financial aid but the "lemmer" part I don't understand.

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  • Jan266
    Jan266 ✭✭
    February 24 Answer ✓

    Fattiglem, almisselem = nyder understøttelse af sognet (receive support from the parish)

    fattig = poor - fattig-lem = pauper

    almisse = alms, welfare - almisse-lem = person who receive alms

    lemmer = group of persons

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  • Norm Baker
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    February 24 Answer ✓

    And "uden jord" means "without land/property".

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  • JohnsonGreg
    JohnsonGreg ✭✭✭✭
    February 24

    Thank you @Jan266 and @Norm Baker !

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