Historical census record linkage for dispersal analysis

Subcategory: historical demography

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Method for linking individuals in a historical cohort to their childhood census records using multiple matching criteria including name, birth date, birthplace, and parental information. Employs probabilistic matching with manual verification and bias assessment.

Typical Equipment

1880 US Census records
ancestry.com database
historical census records
1860 US Census records

Output Measurements

family wealth
father occupation
sibling composition
family size

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Long-distance dispersal to the mining frontier in late 19th century Colorado

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