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November 30, 1839 in The Madisonian

Foreign News November 30, 1839

The Madisonian

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Russian Empire, Vital Statistics, Births Deaths, Marriages, Population 1838, Longevity, Caucasus Exclusion

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Official Russian empire statistics for the last year report 2,333,992 births, 1,563,733 deaths (excess of 770,259 births), and 494,434 marriages. Notable deaths include many at advanced ages up to 166 years. Population in 1838 was 60,000,000, excluding Caucasus provinces.

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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 had attained a remarkably high age. The number of births were 2,333,992; deaths 1,563,733--excess of births. 770,259. Marriages, 494,434. Among the deaths there were of persons from 100 to 105 years, 858 ; 110 to 115, 125; 116 to 120, 130 ; 120 to 130, 3; of 145 years, 1; from 150 to 156, 4; of 160 years, 1; of 166 years, 1. The provinces on both sides of the Caucasus (Caucasia and Transcaucasia) are not included. According to the report of the finance department, the population of the Russian empire in 1838 was 60,000,000.

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Economic

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Russian Empire Vital Statistics Births Deaths Marriages Population 1838 Longevity Caucasus Exclusion

Where did it happen?

Russian Empire

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Russian Empire

Event Date

In The Course Of The Last Year; 1838

Outcome

excess of births: 770,259; deaths at high ages: 100-105: 858, 110-115: 125, 116-120: 130, 120-130: 3, 145: 1, 150-156: 4, 160: 1, 166: 1

Event Details

According to official accounts, births: 2,333,992; deaths: 1,563,733; marriages: 494,434. Many deaths of persons at remarkably high ages. Provinces on both sides of the Caucasus excluded. Finance department reports population of 60,000,000 in 1838.