Re: Census double entry?

On 25 May 2006 15:28:24 -0700, Steve wrote:

Only one George fitting the bill turns up in the 1881, 91, 01 census...
Is it possible this is the same person, listed once at home with his
family and once 'at work'? Has anyone come across anything similar
before?

Being enumerated twice is more common than you might think. In your
instance it sounds as though it could have stemmed from a
misunderstanding of the question asked.
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