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Mortality in a migrating Mennonite church congregation

P M Everson1, J C Stevenson, L Rogers

  • 1Department of Anthropology, Western Washington University, Bellingham 98225.

Human Biology
|February 1, 1995
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Preston's two-census method reveals improved life expectancy and demographic shifts in a migrating Mennonite congregation. Migration from Prussia to Russia and then Kansas correlated with significant increases in survival rates.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Historical Sociology
  • Population Studies

Background:

  • The study examines demographic changes in a migrating Mennonite congregation from 1780-1890.
  • Migration patterns involved relocations from Prussia to Russia, and subsequently to Kansas.
  • Understanding demographic shifts during migration provides insights into population dynamics and survival strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply Preston's two-census method for demographic estimation to historical congregational records.
  • To analyze changes in life expectancy and fertility across different migration periods and locations.
  • To correlate demographic trends with historical and economic contexts of the Mennonite migration.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized reconstructed census data from a Mennonite church congregation spanning 1780-1890.
Keywords:
AmericasCultural BackgroundDemographic FactorsDemographyDeveloped CountriesDifferential Mortality--changesEastern EuropeEthnic GroupsEuropeFamily And HouseholdFamily ReconstitutionFamily ResearchFertilityFertility DeclineGermanyHistorical DemographyKansasLength Of LifeLife Expectancy--changesMortalityNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsReligionRussiaSex FactorsSocial SciencesUnited StatesWestern Europe

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  • Applied Preston's two-census method to analyze demographic parameters across three distinct periods and locations.
  • Correlated demographic findings with historical accounts of economic conditions and agricultural practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Life expectancy at age 5 significantly increased with each move: shortest in Prussia, higher in Russia, and highest in Kansas.
    • The period in Russia saw economic expansion and improved farming methods, boosting productivity.
    • Limited evidence suggests a fertility decline after the migration to Kansas.

    Conclusions:

    • The study demonstrates a clear positive correlation between migration and improved life expectancy for the Mennonite congregation.
    • Demographic improvements reflect successful adaptation, economic development, and enhanced survival strategies in new environments.
    • The findings highlight the impact of migration and environmental factors on population health and demographic trajectories.