what is the occupation of a haymesser (haumesser) my ancestor worked as one?

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what is the occupation of a haymesser (haumesser) my ancestor worked as one?

2006-12-19 14:10:55 · 4 answers · asked by liam.cornes 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy

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I think the literal translation would be something like "Pasture knife maker". It likely has something to do with making, repairing, or working with scythes or sickles.

2006-12-19 14:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by That's not what I have seen. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

German, Hau = chop, messer = knife
Maybe the equivalent of a reaper, working in the fields? Open to interpretation!

2006-12-23 08:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by bevl78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

did you not read the post on this question posted earlier.

that really is all there is on it.

2006-12-19 14:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by dooglepuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

How many times do you need to ask the same question? Duh!

2006-12-19 14:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋