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census and the rounding down of age

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Ed

Ed Report 4 Dec 2006 20:15

i know that there was a post about this some time ago. can anyone advise me of the practice please.

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 4 Dec 2006 20:25

In 1841, people over the age of 15 had their ages rounded down (usually) to the nearest 5. So, someone who was 24 would appear as 20, 36 would be 35 etc. Children should have their correct ages.

Ed

Ed Report 4 Dec 2006 20:32

thankyou very much

Clare

Clare Report 4 Dec 2006 21:36

Thanks very much, what a very useful piece of info.