Not sure of Occupation meaning?

[mrshilly]

Hi, on a marriage cert I've got from 1919, the man's occupation is a Striker, does anyone know what this is/was? His father before him was a signalman and I know working on railways ran in the family. So would a stiker be rail related?

Any advice appreciated - thank you!

[Ken_R]

A 'Striker' would normally be a Blacksmiths assistance, although I suppose the term could also be used in other ways.

http:

rmhh.co.uk/occup/s.html

[Sandyhall]

Black Smiths run in my family, found one of them on the census for the Isle of White, living in Lodgings, Occupation a Hammer Man. at that time they where building the Railway.

If he was working on the Railways then he would probably be one of a Gang laying the Rail lines.

[Peter Goodey]

Any advice appreciated

Check the 1911 census and the birth certificates of his children.

I have only come across striker in relation to smithery of one sort or another - anything involving a forge.