Michael R. Haines
Mortality in nineteenth century America: Estimates from New York and Pennsylvania census data, 1865 and 1900
Cornell University
given lack information mortality nineteenth century united states seems appropriate apply techniques created mortality estimation developing nations inadequate vital registration data historical american experience two related sets techniques brass sullivan trussell methods technique called surviving children method utilizes age structure surviving children number children ever born women various age duration marriage categories techniques estimate child mortality coale demeny model life tables used extend child mortality estimates adult mortality techniques applied census manuscript samples seven new york counties 1865 seven pennsylvania counties 1900 censuses information children ever born estimates confirm drop mortality 1865 1900 new york large differentials native foreighborn populations well rural urban populations