After seeing the ages on the 1841 census for the Stanbridge couple, Richard and Hannah Holtum, that I had asked about,--gratefully helped by Kevin and Peter--I am now asking about their recorded ages. I noticed that all of the adults on the 1841 Stanbridge census have a rounded off ages to the nearest 5. I do remember something being said about this being done on this first census, but have found that this is not always so. However, in the Stanbridge case, it is with all of the adults enumerated. Does anyone out there know the rule for this. For example, my couple are both listed at age 45. Does that mean that they were simply nearer to 45 than 40--say 43 or 44? A small detail, I know, but of interest. Thank you, Chris in Ontario