Pat Hickin wrote
I think it's interesting that the census refers to people as "boarders"
instead of "roomers." I'm sure they really mean people who live/sleep
there -- not people who live elsewhere and eat there!
Are you talking about English Censuses or others?
In England, the Censuses differ between Lodgers and Boarders. Boarders
are people (usually non-family members) who live at the same address and
are provided with meals (board) by the householder. Lodgers have rooms
(or a room) in the house but are responsible for providing their own
meals.
Although one sometimes hears or reads the term "bed and board" it is
somewhat overkill as "boarding" or "boarder" nearly always refers to
someone getting both. Think "boarders" at a "boarding school.."
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Jenny M Benson
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