| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Reasons for moving | Census | Change in marital status: Person moved because of family formation or dissolution resulting in a change in marital status classification to one of the following categories: married, widowed, separated or divorced. To establish own household: People who moved out of an existing household in order to establish a separate one. Other family reason: All other reasons not listed above that are family related. New job or job transfer: People who moved because of a new job or location of existing job moved. This also included military transfers. To look for work or lost job: People who move in order to find work. To be closer to work/easier commute: People who move to be closer to their work and/or cut their commuting time. Retired: People who, after retirement from a job, have changed their place of residence. Other job related reason: All other reasons not listed above that are job related. Wanted to own home/not rent: People who wanted to own their own home and not rent a house or apartment. Wanted a new or better house/apartment: People who wanted to move from their current home/apartment to a new, bigger/better house/apartment. Wanted better neighborhood/less crime: People who wanted to move to a better neighborhood and or a neighborhood with less crime. Wanted cheaper housing: People who moved to cheaper/less expensive house/apartment. Other housing reason: All other reasons not listed above that are housing related. To attend/leave college: People who leave a place of residence to attend college or who leave college to return to previous place of residence or move elsewhere. Change of climate: People who moved to a better climate. Health reasons: Any change of residence based on the health of the individual or another person. Other reason: All other reasons not listed. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
