Term: Census Family

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-12

Definition:

According to Statistics Canada, refers to couples (married or common-law), with or without children, and lone parents with at least one child, living within the same dwelling.

Related terms 

• Canadian Census Data
• Census Family Income
• Family Structure, Registry
• Household
• Household Income
• Statistics Canada

References 

• Martens PJ, Bond R, Jebamani L, Burchill C, Roos NP, Derksen S, Beaulieu M, Steinbach C, MacWilliam L, Walld R, Dik N, Sanderson D, Health Information and Research Committee AoMC, Tanner-Spence M, Leader A, Elias B, O'Neil J. The Health and Health Care Use of Registered First Nations People Living in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)