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Data Dictionary: Canadian Census 2011
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Data Source: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada
Universe: Families
Variable Details
T18. Families by Presence of Children
Universe: Families
T016_004 Families with Children at Home under 25 Years:
Percent base:
Families (SE:T016_001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
#ReturnType oretval = new #ReturnType(); oretval = ORG:CANCEN2011_005_98312XCB2011032_4; return oretval;
Variables used in the formula:
ORG:CANCEN2011_005_98312XCB2011032_4
Families with children at home Under 25 Years
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 -> Census family composition
Census family composition
Part A - Short definition
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Refers to the classification of census families according to the number and/or age groups of children at home.

Part B - Detailed definition
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Refers to the classification of census families (that is, married or common-law couples, with or without children, and lone parents with at least one child) by the number and/or age group of children living at home. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. A couple with children may be further classified as either an intact family or stepfamily, and stepfamilies may, in turn, be classified as simple or complex. Children in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present.

Additional Information
Censuses
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2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 19711
Reported for
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Census families 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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In 1971, the concept of 'children' included sons or daughters aged 24 years and younger, and never married. In 1976, the age restriction was removed, and the concept of 'children' was defined as sons or daughters of any age.

Since 2001, the concept of 'children' includes sons or daughters of any age, whether or not they have been married, provided they do not have a married spouse, common-law partner or children living in the household. Grandchildren living in the household with grandparent(s) and no parent(s) present are also considered children in the census family of their grandparent(s).

See Census family for more information on intact families and stepfamilies.

Notes
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1In 1971, published family statistics included families living in private households (including those enumerated outside Canada) and all collective households.