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Summary statistics on indenture and associated migration affecting the West Indies, 1834-1918
Population Studies
|November 17, 2011
Summary
This study summarizes immigration statistics for the West Indies between 1834-1918, detailing figures for various ethnic groups like East Indians and Europeans. Data construction involved reconciling multiple sources for accurate historical immigration records.
Area of Science:
- Historical demography
- Migration studies
Background:
- The West Indies experienced significant immigration between 1834 and 1918, primarily under indenture or government sponsorship.
- Understanding these migration patterns is crucial for analyzing the region's social and economic history.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present summary statistics of immigration into the West Indies from 1834 to 1918.
- To construct immigration series for various ethnic groups based on available historical data.
Main Methods:
- Compilation and synthesis of data from multiple sources to create immigration series.
- Preparation of annual or seasonal immigration figures for ethnic groups including East Indians, Portuguese, Chinese, Europeans, and Africans.
- Addressing discrepancies and challenges in data collection from varied sources.
Main Results:
- Summary statistics for immigration of East Indians, Portuguese, Chinese, Europeans, and others into West Indian colonies are presented.
- African immigration data includes country of origin.
- East Indians are identified as the primary group involved in significant return migration.
Conclusions:
- Despite source discrepancies, consistent immigration series for ethnic groups in the West Indies (1834-1918) were constructed.
- The study provides a quantitative overview of diverse immigration patterns shaping the region.
- Return migration was most notable among East Indian immigrants.
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