Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
Complex/technical variable: contact ipums@umn.edu for details.
Description
TOWNIE identifies a person's townland of residence in Ireland. Townland is the third level administrative division for the historical Irish censuses. Other geography variables for the historical Irish censuses include COUNTYIE and DEDIE.
Comparability — General
TOWNIE identifies townlands in both the territory of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
