Description

PAGENO reports the microfilm page number from which the case was entered. For 1850-1930, these are the page numbers stamped on the forms before microfilming. PAGENO can be used in conjunction with other variables to locate the case on a microfilmed version of the original census form (see REEL).

PAGENO is a 4-digit numeric variable that reports the microfilm page number from which the case was entered. For 1850-1930, these are the page numbers stamped on the forms before microfilming. PAGENO can be used in conjunction with other variables to locate the case on a microfilmed version of the original census form (see REEL). PAGENO specific variable codes for missing, edited, or unidentified observations, observations not applicable (N/A), observations not in universe (NIU), top and bottom value coding, etc. are provided below by Census year (and data sample if specified).

PAGENO Specific Variable Codes
0000 = Indicates the page number was missing or illegible.

Comparability

This variable is fully comparable across years and samples.

Universe

Availability

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• 1960: --
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• 1940: --
• 1930: 1%; 5%
• 1920: 1%
• 1910: 1%; 1.4% ovrsmp
• 1900: 5%; 1%; 1.2% ovrsmp
• 1880: All samples
• 1870: All samples
• 1860: All samples
• 1850: All samples

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• 1930: All samples
• 1920: All samples
• 1910: All samples

Flags

Editing Procedure

There is no editing procedure available for this variable.