Description

POPLOC2 is a constructed variable that indicates whether the person has two fathers who live in the same household and, if so, gives the person number of the second father (PERNUM). This variable is only non-zero when the parents identified for a child are both men. The method by which probable child-father links are identified is described in POP2RULE.

POPLOC2 makes it easy for researchers to link the characteristics of children and their (probable) father.

In 2017, the family interrelationship variables for samples from 1970 to present were revised to increase comparability across IPUMS projects and include same-sex couples. Many researchers who are familiar with the previous version of family interrelationship variables will find it useful to read a brief overview of the key differences of the New IPUMS Family Interrelationship Variables. On this page you'll find information on how family interrelationship variables are constructed, common uses of these variables, and specific examples of how these variables can be used efficiently.

Samples prior to 1970 do not link same-sex couples or same-sex parents, so POPLOC2 does not exist prior to 1970.

• User Caution: POPLOC2 identifies social relationships (such as stepfather and adoptive father) as well as biological relationships.

The original version of POPLOC and other IPUMS pointer variables are available for 1970 to present here.

00 = No second father of this person in the household.

Comparability

Due to variation in the information available for linking fathers and children, there are some differences across years. For example, prior to 1990, "unmarried partner" was not an option for RELATE. This means that prior to 1990, we cannot link the householder to their unmarried partner via SPLOC nor can we link the children of the householder to the unmarried partner via MOMLOC or POPLOC.

Comparability with other IPUMS Projects
The development of new family interrelationship variables was prompted by the desire to have more comparability between different IPUMS projects and over time. The family interrelationship variables use common logic across IPUMS CPS, IHIS, and USA (1970 to present). Each project has different allowed links because of different level of detail in each project, but the logic of assigning parents in ambiguous situations is the same.

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Editing Procedure

There is no editing procedure available for this variable.