Population Census Jamaica 1991 - IPUMS Subset
Jamaica, 1991
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Reference ID
JAM_1991_PHC_v01_M_v03_A_IPUMS
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Division of Censuses and Related Studies, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Minnesota Population Center
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- JAM1991-H-H
- JAM1991-P-H
Year of immigration to Jamaica (JM1991A_0425)
Data file: JAM1991-P-H
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
208
End:
211
Width:
4
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
4.4. In what year did you / did [the respondent] come to live in Jamaica? 19 _ _ (go to Question 5.1)
If not stated, record "99".
For years before 1900, score "00".
If not stated, record "99".
For years before 1900, score "00".
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 1930 or before |
| 1931 | 1931 |
| 1932 | 1932 |
| 1933 | 1933 |
| 1934 | 1934 |
| 1935 | 1935 |
| 1936 | 1936 |
| 1937 | 1937 |
| 1938 | 1938 |
| 1939 | 1939 |
| 1940 | 1940 |
| 1941 | 1941 |
| 1942 | 1942 |
| 1943 | 1943 |
| 1944 | 1944 |
| 1945 | 1945 |
| 1946 | 1946 |
| 1947 | 1947 |
| 1948 | 1948 |
| 1949 | 1949 |
| 1950 | 1950 |
| 1951 | 1951 |
| 1952 | 1952 |
| 1953 | 1953 |
| 1954 | 1954 |
| 1955 | 1955 |
| 1956 | 1956 |
| 1957 | 1957 |
| 1958 | 1958 |
| 1959 | 1959 |
| 1960 | 1960 |
| 1961 | 1961 |
| 1962 | 1962 |
| 1963 | 1963 |
| 1964 | 1964 |
| 1965 | 1965 |
| 1966 | 1966 |
| 1967 | 1967 |
| 1968 | 1968 |
| 1969 | 1969 |
| 1970 | 1970 |
| 1971 | 1971 |
| 1972 | 1972 |
| 1973 | 1973 |
| 1974 | 1974 |
| 1975 | 1975 |
| 1976 | 1976 |
| 1977 | 1977 |
| 1978 | 1978 |
| 1979 | 1979 |
| 1980 | 1980 |
| 1981 | 1981 |
| 1982 | 1982 |
| 1983 | 1983 |
| 1984 | 1984 |
| 1985 | 1985 |
| 1986 | 1986 |
| 1987 | 1987 |
| 1988 | 1988 |
| 1989 | 1989 |
| 1990 | 1990 |
| 9998 | Unknown |
| 9999 | NIU (not in universe) |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
Section 4 - Birthplace and residence
These questions are to be asked of all persons.
These questions are intended to study internal migration or the movement of people between the parishes in Jamaica. Movements apply only to those taking place between parishes and residence abroad is not regarded as a move for the purpose of studying internal migration.
5.49 Question 4.4 Year of Immigration
This question is to addressed only to persons born outside of Jamaica (See Q4.3). Write in the last two digits of the year in the boxes provided. For persons entering Jamaica before 1900, record "00". If the person entered Jamaica then left to live abroad and then returned, it is the last year of entry which is required.
These questions are to be asked of all persons.
These questions are intended to study internal migration or the movement of people between the parishes in Jamaica. Movements apply only to those taking place between parishes and residence abroad is not regarded as a move for the purpose of studying internal migration.
5.49 Question 4.4 Year of Immigration
This question is to addressed only to persons born outside of Jamaica (See Q4.3). Write in the last two digits of the year in the boxes provided. For persons entering Jamaica before 1900, record "00". If the person entered Jamaica then left to live abroad and then returned, it is the last year of entry which is required.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the person's year of immigration to Jamaica.
Universe
Persons in private households and some group quarters who were born abroad
concept
Concept
| Name | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Nativity and Birthplace Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |