From a while back:
In census records where relationships to head of household are stated, “boarders” may be boarders, but they could be related as well. This 1880 enumeration includes a boarder with the household who is actually the wife’s nephew.
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In my research, I once found a grandfather living in the hotel and his soon to be bride was working as a chambermaid! What fun!!