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Measuring Marriage & Divorce among Same-Sex Couples
Do you know if the 1960 census asks the same ‘where did you live 5 years ago’ question that was asked in 1970-2000?
The answer is pretty much yes. The details are provided from the IPUMS site:
http://usa.ipums.org/usa-action/variables/group/mig).
Here are the actual questions and answer choices from the 1960 census:
P12. When did this person move into this house (or apartment)?
(Check date of last move)
In 1959 or 1960
In 1958
In 1957
April 1955 to December 1956
January 1954 to March 1955
1950 to 1953
1940 to 1949
Always lived here
P13. Did he live in this house on April 1, 1955?
(Answer 1, 2, or 3)
1. Born April 1955 or later
2. Yes, this house
3. No, different house
Where did he live on April 1, 1955
a. City or town _________________
b. If city or town did he live inside city limits? (Yes/No)
c. County ________________
AND state, foreign county, U.S. possession ___________