Попис Банатске војне границе 1819. године
The Census of the Banat Military Frontier 1819
Author(s): Nino DelićSubject(s): History
Published by: Istorijski institut, Beograd
Keywords: Census; Demographics; Population; Land; Livestock; Banat frontier; Military frontier; The Habsburg Monarchy; 19th Century.
Summary/Abstract: The Austrian state archives in Vienna, keep a huge number of historical sources concerning the territories of the former Military Frontier. One of it, The Census of the BanatMilitary frontier for the year 1819, provides important information about demographic and economic structures for the frontier as a whole and for minor administrative units as well. Summary data for the whole Banat frontier for the year 1818 are included too. According to available data, the entire Banat frontier had a population of 191.038 (consisting of 166.666 orthodox believers; 82.372 Slavs) in 1818. and 196.687 (172.159 orthodox believers; 85.069 Slavs) in 1819. The estimate number of orthodox Serbs can be determined with 77.000 in 1818 and 80.000 in 1819, which makes 40-41% of the total population. Data about specific land usage, number of livestock, artisans etc. can be used for further scientific research.
Journal: Мешовита грађа
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 35
- Page Range: 67-79
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Serbian