Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!

Sign up free
Page thumbnail for The Caledonian
Foreign News December 3, 1839

The Caledonian

Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont

What is this article about?

Official Russian empire statistics for the last year report 2,333,993 births, 1,563,733 deaths (excess of 770,259 births), and 492,424 marriages. Among deaths, many reached advanced ages: 858 aged 100-105, 125 aged 110-115, 130 aged 116-120, and individuals up to 166 years. Excludes Caucasus regions. 1838 population: 60 million.

Clipping

OCR Quality

92% Excellent

Full Text

Russia.—According to the official accounts of the births and deaths in the Russian empire, it appears, that in the course of the last year, a great many persons died who have attained a remarkably high age.

The number of births 2,333,993
Deaths 1,563,733
Excess of births 770,259
Marriages 492,424

Among the deaths there were, of persons—
From 100 to 105 years 858
From 110 to 115 years 125
From 116 to 120 years 130
From 120 to 130 years
—from to 145 years
From 150 to 156 years
Of 160 years 1
Of 166 years 1

The provinces on both sides Caucasus, Casbin and Transcaucasia, are not included. According to the report of the Finance Department the population of the Russian Empire in 1838, was sixty millions.

What sub-type of article is it?

Demographics Vital Statistics

What keywords are associated?

Russia Demographics Births Deaths Longevity Population 1838 Marriages Statistics

Where did it happen?

Russian Empire

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Russian Empire

Event Date

Last Year (Population As Of 1838)

Outcome

births: 2,333,993; deaths: 1,563,733 (including 858 aged 100-105, 125 aged 110-115, 130 aged 116-120, 1 aged 160, 1 aged 166); excess births: 770,259; marriages: 492,424; population 1838: 60 million

Event Details

Official accounts show high number of deaths at advanced ages in the last year. Statistics exclude provinces on both sides of Caucasus, Casbin, and Transcaucasia. Finance Department reports 1838 population at sixty millions.

Are you sure?