1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« In order to give a clear idea of the potential consequences of a father’s death in the context of a traditional society, the present article examines the case of Québec City, New France, in the first half of the 18th century. [...] First, the demographic context of Québec City during the 18th century is presented. Next, we describe the source of data and methods used in this analysis. Lastly, the results as well as any conclusions on the consequences of father’s death, which could be drawn from our study, are chronicled. » (p. 520)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Data from the Registre de la Population du Québec Ancien (RPQA)

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse statistique

3. Résumé

« This article looks at the survival strategies used in traditional societies by households that were greatly disrupted by the death of the father, usually their principal provider. Research is based on data from two parish censuses (1716 and 1744) of the city of Québec that describe the composition of urban households. Data from the Registre de la Population du Québec Ancien (RPQA), the register of the Québec population before 1800, were also used to complement the information required. Depending on the survival of a mother after the father’s death, it appears that households could maintain their nuclear structure, except for those who were dispersed among other households. » (p. 519)