The Blake Family in Leicester

The handwriting is difficult to read but it is possible to make out the first and last name as Caroline Blake.

The 1881 census shows that there was a Caroline Blake born in 1877 to parents James (38) and Sarah (34) Blake who lived at 95 Upper Church Lane, Syston, Barrow upon Soar. Her father James is listed as the manager of the Gas Works. Caroline has four older siblings named Harry (11), John (8), Frederick (7) and Frances (5). Her two younger siblings are Alfred (2) and Emma (1).

The 1891 census shows that James (48) is still manager at the Gas Works and his wife Sarah (44) is still present. Their address has changed to 102 St James St, Syston, Barrow upon Soar. The eldest sibling Harry (21) is missing, John (18) is a Tin Worker and Frederick (17) is assistant to his father. Frances (15), Caroline (14), Alfred (12) and Emma (11) are still present. James and Sarah had yet more children named Sidney (9), Rose (6) and Walter (2).

The 1901 census shows that James (58) is still manager at the Gas Works and his wife Sarah (54) is still present. Their address has changed to 103 Upper Church Street (Gas Works), Syston, Barrow upon Soar.

Frederick (27), Emma (21), Sidney (19), Rose (16) and Walter (12) are present. This means that Henry (31), John (28),  Frances (25), Caroline (24) and Alfred (22) have left their parents home.

Sources

1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census

1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census

1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census

1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census