FSD4063 Godparent Networks among the Rautalampi Gentry's Children 1790-1809

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Authors

  • Heinänen, Ilkka (University of Eastern Finland)

Keywords

baptisms, families, family members, genealogy, social class, social history, social mobility, social networks, social origin, social status, upper class, vital statistics

Abstract

The data compiles information from parish registers maintained by the clergy of Savo parishes on the godparent networks of children of the gentry in Rautalampi during the years 1790-1809. The data contains information on the child's date of birth, date of baptism, parents, and estate status. In addition, it includes information on the child's godparents, such as the number of godparents, their background, their average age at the time of the child's birth, and whether they were related to the godchild.

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