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More information on Marital status

Censuses:

2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966,1 19611

Reported for:

Total population

Question numbers:

Derived variable: Questions 4 and 5

Responses:

Married and common-law; Separated, but still legally married; Divorced; Widowed; Never legally married (single)

Remarks:

Not applicable


Note:
  1. 'Separated' persons were included with married persons in 1966 and 1961.