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Population of Wieliczka in 1788 — Household Size and Structure
Population of Wieliczka in 1788 — Household Size and Structure

Author(s): Jakub Pieczara
Subject(s): History, Geography, Regional studies, Historical Geography, Local History / Microhistory, Social history, Modern Age, 18th Century
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: mining town; demographic structures; family; household; historical demography

Summary/Abstract: The article attempts to establish basic demographic parameters for the inhabitants of Wieliczka in the 18th century. The aim of the research is to investigate whether the nature of Wieliczka family farms was similar to the results obtained in other cities and regions located in Polish lands and areas of western Europe. The research was based on the 1788 census of the inhabitants of St. Clemens parish in Wieliczka, and the Wieliczka register books.

  • Issue Year: 41/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 88-122
  • Page Count: 35
  • Language: English