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Title:
Database of Irish Historical Statistics : Census Material, 1901-1971

Subject Categories:
Economic history - History
Population history - History
Economic history - History
Social history - History
Population history - History
Population studies - Population, vital statistics and censuses
Social history - History
Population censuses - Population, vital statistics and censuses

Depositor(s):
Dowling, M.W., Queen's University of Belfast. Department of Economic and Social History

Principal Investigator(s):
Dowling, M.W., Queen's University of Belfast. Department of Economic and Social History
Clarkson, L.A., Queen's University of Belfast. Department of Economic and Social History
Kennedy, L., Queen's University of Belfast. Department of Economic and Social History
Crawford, E.M., Queen's University of Belfast. Department of Economic and Social History

Sponsor(s):
Economic and Social Research Council
Queen's University of Belfast

Grant Number:
R000232051 for the period 1821-1911; R000234724 for the period 1911-1971

Abstract:
The purpose of the project was to provide machine-readable economic and social history statistics relating to the whole of Ireland for the period 1821-1971.
Further information about the project is available at:

http://www.qub.ac.uk/cdda/iredb/dbhme.htm
Main Topics:
The dataset contains population census data covering population, housing, religion, birthplaces, language, occupations, age structures, conjugal status and family structure. All the relevant background material is incorporated either in the documentation files or in the scanned images of the tables of contents, prefaces, and notes in the original source. The main population census tables are:

Total population grouped by county districts and gender (1881-1971).

Total number of buildings, classified as either inhabited buildings, uninhabited buildings, or buildings under construction grouped by county districts. Also includes the area and valuation of each county district (1881-1971).

Total number of Roman Catholics, Church of Ireland members, Presbyterians, Methodists and others grouped by county districts and gender (1926-1971).

Total number of Roman Catholics, Church of Ireland members and others grouped by counties, gender and age groups (1926-1971).

Total numbers born in each county grouped by county of residence and gender (1901-1971) Republic of Ireland only.

Total numbers born in each province grouped by county districts of residence and gender (1926-1936) Republic of Ireland only

Total numbers born in each county district grouped by county of residence and gender (1926-1971) Northern Ireland only.

Irish/English speakers and English only speakers grouped by county districts (1926-1971) Republic of Ireland only.

Occupations grouped by counties and gender (1926-1971).

Total number of persons in each age group grouped by county districts and gender (1901-1971).

Total number of married, single and widowed people grouped by county districts, age groups and gender (1926-1971).

Total number of families grouped by duration of marriage, husband's age at marriage, wife's age at marriage and number of children born (1946, 1961 and 1971) Republic of Ireland only.

Total number of families grouped by counties, duration of marriage, wife's age at marriage and number of children born (1946, 1961 and 1971) Republic of Ireland only.

Total number of families grouped by religious affiliation, duration of marriage, wife's age at marriage and number of children born (1946, 1961 and 1971) Republic of Ireland only.

Total number of dependent children grouped by counties, number of children in family and parent's marital status, gender and age (1926 and 1946) Republic of Ireland only.

Please note: this study does not include information on named individuals and would therefore not be useful for personal family history research.

Coverage:
Time Period Covered: 1881-1971
1881, 1891, 1901, 1911, 1926, 1936 (Republic of Ireland only), 1937 (Northern Ireland only), 1946 (Republic of Ireland only), 1951, 1961, 1966 (Republic of Ireland only), 1971.
Country: Ireland; Multi-nation; Northern Ireland
Spatial Units: (A)Countries; (B)Counties; (C)Local Authority Districts
Observation Units: Administrative units (geographical/political)
Kind of Data: Numeric data; Alpha/numeric data; Aggregate (macro) level

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:Cross-national
National
Population:Administrative units in the whole of Ireland, 1821-1971.

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Time Series
Sampling Procedures: No sampling (total universe)
Method of Data Collection: Transcription of existing materials
Data Sources: Census of Ireland, 1901 (also includes 1881 and 1891 data) and 1911
Census of Population of Ireland (Republic of Ireland), 1926, 1936, 1946, 1951, 1961 and 1971
Census of Population of Northern Ireland, 1926, 1937, 1951, 1961 and 1971

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:
Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.
Availability: History Data Service, UK Data Archive
Contact: Help desk: hds@essex.ac.uk

Date of Release:
First Edition: 12 May 1998

Copyright:
Crown copyright held jointly with M.W. Dowling, L.A. Clarkson, L. Kennedy and E.M. Crawford. Crown copyright material reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

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