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IPUMS Ancestry Full Count Data is the world’s largest public use demographic data source, comprising the entire population of the contiguous U.S. over the course of 100 years with 816 million observations. These individuals have been linked between each census accounting for 176 million unique individuals between 1850 and 1950. The data provide core information about family and neighborhood characteristics, ethnicity, education, economic activities, migration, and disabilities for the U.S. population between 1850 and 1950. This rich resource underwent a long process from the original enumerations to the data available to researchers. Understanding the strengths and limitations of the data produced within the context of this history are important for properly analyzing the data for today’s research questions. This presentation will cover the history of this data production, considerations for how to explore this resource responsibly, and best practices for researchers to efficiently investigate the data.
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Matt Nelson
Matt Nelson is a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on the development and harmonization of the IPUMS Full Count Census Data (1790–1950) and supporting automated record linkage for the IPUMS Multigenerational Longitudinal Panel. His research interests include historical census data quality and methods for identifying family and kinship networks in large-scale demographic data.
Join MNEA's series called "Making Connections," a low-key event prioritizing connection and community-building for our members. This series will have in-person and virtual opportunities.
The April 17 meeting will be at Abogados Cafe in St. Paul.
The in-person event will be hosted by the MNEA presidents. When you get to the location, look for a table with a piece of paper with "MNEA" written on it. We also plan to rotate locations and times every month to make this event more accessible for folks who cannot make certain events due to time or transportation constraints.
We look forward to connecting with you all!
Making Connections is going statewide in 2026! Registration for the May Making Connections in Rochester, MN will open soon.
WELLNESS INFO: If we meet indoors, please bring masks (we will try to have some on hand). There is no expectation of wearing your mask indoors, but please have one on hand if it is requested by a fellow member. And, of course, do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
COMMUNITY SAFETY INFO: The federal occupation of Minnesota has made it unsafe for many of our members to meet in person or for businesses to remain open. If the host location is not open, we will move to a new location in the area. If it is not safe to meet in person, this will shift to a virtual session.
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