- Description
- Codes
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Questionnaire Text
- Flags
- Source Variables
- Editing Procedure
Description
DEAF identifies persons who were both "deaf and dumb," the contemporary terminology for persons with severe hearing or speech disabilities.
Codes and Frequencies
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Comparability
In 1850-1870, persons who were only deaf or only dumb were also identified; in 1880 and 1910, such persons were not identified. For some cases in 1880, additional information regarding the nature of the person's condition is available in the SICKNESS variable.
Universe
- All persons.
Availability
United States
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- 1910: All samples
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- 1880: 1%; 10%
- 1870: All samples
- 1860: All samples
- 1850: All samples
Puerto Rico
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- 1930: --
- 1920: --
- 1910: All samples
Flags
QDEAFEditing Procedure
There is no editing procedure available for this variable.
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