Codes

This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.

Description

Family relationship - 1976-1988

Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
In 1962-1967, the term 'spouse' is replaced by 'wife'. In 1962-1967 and 1988B+, primary family members are included in all categories except 'not family member'. In 1976-1988, the primary family members are coded as '0' (not in a sub or secondary family) and only other relatives in secondary families (those families not related to the HH head) are coded as '4'. In 1988B forward, 'other relative' includes relatives of primary family and unrelated subfamily only. A family is a group of 2+ people residing together and related by birth, marriage, or adoption. All such persons (including related subfamily members) are considered as members of one family. Beginning in 1980, unrelated subfamilies (referred to in the past as secondary families) are no longer included in the count of families, nor are the members of unrelated subfamilies included in the count of family members. A family household includes unrelated people living in the household. The number of family households equals the number of families however the number of family household MEMBERS can be more than the number of family MEMBERS which includes only the householder and relatives.

Comparability

UH_FAMREL_A2 is comparable across all available samples.

Universe

Flags

Harmonized

• FAMREL