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When a census was/is taken, how did they account for the people on ships?

Asked by rojo (24179points) July 18th, 2013

Or did they?
It would seem that if a ship was under a specific countries registry then the sailors on said vessel would be counted. Perhaps something being sent in by the captain of the vessel?
Any ideas?

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