Longitudinal Study of Residential Histories, 1750-1994

UKDA study number:3571

Principal Investigators

Pooley, C.G.
Turnbull, J.
Lancaster University. Department of Geography

Sponsors

Economic and Social Research Council
Nuffield Foundation. Small Grants Scheme

Distributed by

UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

July 1997

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Pooley, C.G. and Turnbull, J., Longitudinal Study of Residential Histories, 1750-1994 [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], July 1997. SN: 3571.

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3571 . Longitudinal Study of Residential Histories, 1750-1994

Depositor:

Turnbull, J. , Lancaster University. Department of Geography

Principal Investigators:

Pooley, C.G. , Lancaster University. Department of Geography

Turnbull, J. , Lancaster University. Department of Geography

Sponsors:

Economic and Social Research Council
Nuffield Foundation. Small Grants Scheme
Grant Number: R000234638

Abstract:

The aims and objectives of this study were:
1. The collection of a large sample of original high-quality longitudinal data on individual migration in the past which can be used to provide both methodological and conceptual insights into the migration process
2. The development of a network of contacts with family historians who can provide detailed information on individual residential histories, and the subsequent evaluation of data provided by family historians for academic historical research
3. Analysis and interpretation of the longitudinal residential histories to examine the pattern and process of residential migration in Britain in the past, and to test a range of hypotheses against the new migration data
4. To relate the results of the research to existing theories on migration and social change, and to test exisiting theories against high-quality empirical evidence
5. To make appropriate data on residential migration in the past available to other researchers through The Data Archive, and to encourage interchange between family historians, genealogists and academic researchers.

Main Topics:

The key topics covered in this dataset are:
Spatial and temporal change in the regional pattern of migration in Britain.
The relationship between migration and urbanization.
Migration differentials by family grouping, gender and occupation.
Reasons for migration.
The changing relationship between home and workplace.
Individual appraisals of the impact of migration.
Variables
Individuals:
Gender; year and place of birth and death including grid reference; father's and mother's occupation; year started and finished working; number of occupations; marital history; years first and last child born; number of live children born; total number of times moved.
Residential moves:
Distance moved; year of move; age at time of move; marital status; place of birth including grid reference; household composition at time of move; reason for moving; assistance with moving; housing tenure; occupation before and after move; place of work before and after move including grid reference;
Standard Measures
Occupation coding based on Armstrong, see documentation for details.

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: 1750 - 1994
Dates of Fieldwork: December 1993 - September 1995
Country: Great Britain
Spatial Units: Counties
Observation Units: Individuals; Families/households

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: National
Population: Persons (male and female) born between 1750 and 1930 who lived at some point in England, Scotland or Wales.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Longitudinal/panel/cohort
Sampling Procedures: Limited by availability. All available good quality cases were used.
Number of Units: 20000 (target) 16091 (obtained)
Method of Data Collection: Postal survey; Data entry forms were completed by family historians. Publicity about the project was placed in the magazines of 63 family history and genealogy societies. Family historians who had information on the residential history of ancestors born between 1750 and 1930 were asked to contact the researchers.
Control Operations: Wild or consistency checks

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: UK Data Service
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Date of First Release:

30 July 1997

File last updated:

5 August 2014