Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016
Economic family structure
Release date: May 3, 2017
Definition
'Economic family structure' refers to the combination of relatives that comprise a family. Classification on this variable considers the presence or absence of: married spouses or common-law partners; children; and other relatives.
Statistical unit(s)
Classification(s)
Economic family structure of economic family
Reported in
2016 and 2011; 2006, 2001 and 1996 (20% sample); 1991, 1986 and 1981. For availability prior to 1981, refer to Appendix 2.0.
Reported for
Population in private households
Question number(s)
Derived variable: Questions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Responses
Not applicable
Remarks
For more information, refer to economic family.
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