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Data Dictionary: Canadian Census 2011
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Data Source: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada
Table: T40. Living Arrangements by Sex [9]
Universe: Total Population in Living Arrangements
Table Details
T40. Living Arrangements by Sex
Universe: Total Population in Living Arrangements
Variable Label
T036_001
Total Population in Living Arrangements:
T036_002
Male:
T036_003
Living in a Couple
T036_004
Living Alone
T036_005
Living with Others
T036_006
Female:
T036_007
Living in a Couple
T036_008
Living Alone
T036_009
Living with Others
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary
  Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary -> Introduction to the family universe -> Household living arrangements
Household living arrangements
Part A - Short definition
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Refers to the classification of persons as members of a family household or of a non-family household, and whether they are family persons or persons not in a census family.

Part B - Detailed definition
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Refers to the classification of persons as members of a family household or of a non-family household, that is, whether or not they are living in a household that contains at least one census family, and whether they are members of a census family or not in a census family. Persons not in census families are further classified as living with relatives, living with non-relatives (only) or living alone.

Additional Information
Censuses
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2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981
Reported for
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Population in private households
Question nos.
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Derived variable: Questions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Responses
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Not applicable
Remarks
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This variable provides data on household living arrangements at the population level.

This variable should be used when the distinction between persons living in family households or non-family households is important, and/or when further detail is required for persons who are not part of a census family. For more information, see Household type in the Household universe section and Census family status.

Excerpt from: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary
  Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary -> Introduction to the population universe -> Demography -> Marital status -> Sex
Sex
Part A - Short definition
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Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
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Refers to whether the person is male or female.

Additional Information
Censuses
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2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961
Reported for
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Total population
Question no.
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Direct variable: Question 2
Responses
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Male; Female