Sons and daughters of Tar, Vabriga and Frata. An analysis of the registers of births of the Parish of Tar 1850 – 1880

Abstract

The paper provides an analysis of the registers of baptisms of the Parish of Tar for the period from 1850 to 1880. The statistical data obtained were compared to data obtained in other parts of Istria. Particularities of the population are also presented. A brief historical overview of the area and the main characteristics of the time analysed are given. Registers are a rich source of information for the demographic analysis of the then current population. The paper also considers the birth rate of baptized children, their sex structure, most frequent names, and brings information on children born out of wedlock and on twins. Despite the fact that this is the register of baptisms, children who died soon after birth were also recorded and the infant mortality rate was analysed. Baptised children were recorded with their date of birth, which was a good basis to analyse the seasonal rhythm of births and conceptions and the factors which influenced this rhythm.