USING THE AVERAGES
If you are at a dead-end trying to trace early pre-1850 ancestors, here
are a few clues that may lead to finding that elusive documentation.
Generally, there are three generations per century.
The average age for men to marry was about 24-seldom before age 20. The
average age for women to marry was 20-seldom before age 16. First
marriages were usually between couples near the same age.
Women usually outlived their husbands, but older widowers frequently
married much younger women who had never been married. Births usually
occurred at two year intervals.
Frequently the first child was born a year after the marriage.
Child bearing generally ended about age 45.
Men usually married women from their neighborhood, but if a "non-local"
woman shows up, check the man's former home. Often men returned to their
former residence to find a wife. Families and neighbors usually migrated
From their old homes together, and women rarely traveled alone. If you
can't find an older parent, chances are he/she "went West" with a son or
daughter and son-in-law. If you find an ancestor with a "virtue" name
(Patience, Hope, Charity, etc.) consider a New England heritage.
Children were often named for grandparents, both male and female.

Thought this was interesting
LaVeta

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