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What does N/A mean?

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ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 12 Sep 2008 11:34

I have two of my Irish ancestors and the records also say N/A....I had always thought it meant not available? But am always ready to learn! BC

sox1

sox1 Report 12 Sep 2008 11:27


Margaret & mgnv
Thank you for your help. it does make sense, just seemed odd that the other two children mentioned were 2 and 12. I did.nt know whether these other two were adults or children too.
I shall have to wonder. thank you both for your thoughts.
Wendy sox1

Researching:
wigan. salford. glasgow

mgnv

mgnv Report 11 Sep 2008 21:48

It typically means "not available" (i.e., they left it blank) or "not applicable" e.g., "number of years married" asked of single person.

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 11 Sep 2008 20:47

Could it just be "No Age" meaning the person giving the information didn't know their age? Although it's usually NK for "Not Known".
Well, I really don't know so if you're a numbskull, I'm one too. Shall we start a Numbskulls Club?

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

sox1

sox1 Report 11 Sep 2008 20:12

I have cencus info from Emerald Ancestors. on it there are two people listed as N/A,instead of an age.
I know its probably really obvious, but not to nunbskulls like me.
If someone could please let me know, I would be so grateful.
Many thanks
Wendy sox1

Researching:
wigan. salford. glasgow