Convicts and Diggers: A Demography of Life Courses, Families and Generations

Grant number: DP110102756 | Funding period: 2011 - 2015

Completed

Abstract

Based on convict records, birth, death and marriage registrations, World War One service records, and other historical data, this project explores long-term demographic outcomes of individuals, families and lineages. The project draws on the expertise of family historians to trace individuals and their descendants for 'Australia's biggest family history'.

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