There was no substantial difference among these three types of people, and population increases in the family registers associated with their registration reflected on the ability rating of the Kokushi (provincial governors) and Gunji (local magistrates) (kokaryo (regulation on the efficiency rating of government officials)).
これら3者は実質的には大差がなく、これに伴う戸籍人口の増加は国司・郡司の考課にも反映された（考課令）。