Historical census record linkage for dispersal analysis

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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

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