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Census prob with ages

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Lynda Carol

Lynda Carol Report 2 Jun 2008 16:52

many thanks for the replies

Thelma

Thelma Report 2 Jun 2008 16:49

On the1841 census the ages were rounded down to multiples of 5
so 63 becomes 60 etc.

Lynda Carol

Lynda Carol Report 2 Jun 2008 16:42

On the 1841 census my rellie is 65, and his wife is 40. On the 1851 census he is 72, and his wife is 57. Is there a way I can, at least guess their real birth dates?