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re census forms; what does do mean

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Frances

Frances Report 24 Feb 2007 12:10

Hi would be much obliged if anyone can tell me what do stands for on the census forms. Many Thanks Fran.

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 24 Feb 2007 12:11

Do means Ditto. Often used to indicate same surname.

MrsBucketBouquet

MrsBucketBouquet Report 24 Feb 2007 12:12

I think it means 'Ditto'....as in...same as above. Gerri.

Heather

Heather Report 24 Feb 2007 12:27

As said, it means Ditto - the same as above. Sometimes you get just the head of the family - say Jim Smith and then Do under the Smith for the rest of the family. You can get it for occupations or places of birth too.

Frances

Frances Report 24 Feb 2007 12:42

Thank you all, for taking the time to reply. thats cleared that up for me cheers FRAN