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NATIVITY
Nativity status

Availability
Colombia: 1964, 1973, 1985, 1993
France: 1962, 1968, 1975, 1982, 1990
Kenya: 1989, 1999
Mexico: 1970, 1990, 2000
United States: 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990

Universe
All persons.



Description
NATIVITY indicates whether the person was native- or foreign-born.

Comparability - General
The variable is fully comparable. Some samples give actual country of birth (see BPLCNTRY). Note that nativity status has no necessary implication for the person's citizenship status.

Comparability - France
The foreign-born category includes native French persons born outside of continental France.

Comparability - United States
Persons born in U.S. "outlying areas" are considered foreign-born for purposes of this variable.