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Codes
UH_SPOUSE_A1 is a 2-digit numeric variable.
0 = No spouse present
Description
Spouse's line number - 1983-1987
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
Warning - a user reports that in 83-87, spouse number equals line number in many cases. Other variables used to match spouses in these years are fspidx, fwfidx, and fhsbix.
Universe
- Adults.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 – 1987 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
