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“The United States census records from 1850 to 1940, and all available Church records, uniformly show a preponderance of males in Utha, and in the Church. Indeed, the excess in Utah has usually been larger than for the whole United State... there was no surplus of women.” quote by John Andreas Widtsoe
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“The United States census records from 1850 to 1940, and all available Church records, uniformly show a preponderance of males in Utha, and in the Church. Indeed, the excess in Utah has usually been larger than for the whole United State... there was no surplus of women.”

John Andreas Widtsoe

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The data indicates that historically Utah had significantly more men than women, a pattern more pronounced than the national average.

In simple terms: Utah historically had more men than women.

Key Takeaway

Recognize gender imbalances in demographic history.

Themes

demography gender history population migration

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

historical statistical

When to use this quote

  • genealogical research
  • urban planning
  • social services
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

sex ratio settlement patterns religious communities

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors contributed to this gender imbalance?
  • How does this affect community dynamics?
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Data may not reflect recent changes or underlying causes.

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