Flyer for October 27 GSWC meeting
Scott Norrick, speaker
Data from the US Census can reveal a lot of interesting information about a community. In this presentation, Scott Norrick will reveal his findings and insights from reviewing and analyzing US Census data for Michigan from the 1950 Census.
Description and Biography
Introduction. The year was 1950. Harry Truman was President of the US, North Korea invaded South Korea igniting the Korean War, African Americans played in the NBA for the first time, and 14 million TV sets were sold -- increasing the number used in the US by 10-fold. Stevie Wonder, Jay Leno and Julius Irving were all born. The US population had just surpassed 150 million. An average annual income in the US was just a little over $3,000 and the average cost of a new home was $8,450. The US Census that had been taken every 10 years starting in 1790 was conducted for the 17th time.
Synopsis. Data from the US Census can reveal a lot of interesting information about a community. In this presentation, Scott Norrick will reveal his findings and insights from reviewing and analyzing US Census data for Michigan from the 1950 Census.
Details. By looking at a relevant sample of numerous enumeration districts he will provide data and interesting insights on:
- Summary Michigan data from 1950 census, including: birth locations; parent birth locations; income levels; education levels; military service; unemployment levels; and job industry information
- Comparison of urban to rural areas
- Comparison of Michigan’s various regions • Comparison of Michigan to other Midwest states
- Foreign immigration clusters highlighted through birth and parent birth locations
- Migration to Michigan from other states (including Great Migration from southern states)
- Concentrations of employment industries
- Interesting and unusual job titles
Biography. Scott Norrick’s passion is connecting people to their past. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree from Northwestern University. He combines over 30 years of family history research with the necessary skills and passion to provide meaningful and proven results in breaking down family history brick walls. Having traced and documented thousands of ancestors and relatives in both the US and Northern Europe, he is experienced with all the latest and time-tested genealogical tools and resources.
Meeting Registration and Meeting Place
Registration required for attending via Zoom
- Members are emailed an invitation to register for attendance via Zoom one week before the meeting.
- Non-members should request an invitation (no later than 3 days before the meeting) at info@washtenawgenealogy.org.
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Meeting place. Hybrid meetings will be held at the Trinity Health-Ann Arbor Hospital, Administration Building, Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan.(Building 5 on the hospital campus map), We recommend that you use Public Parking Lot P. | Driving Directions