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Oct 27, 2025

4 min

What was life expectancy in 1933? An Analysis of Health During the Great Depression

Contrary to what many might expect during a severe economic crisis, the average U.S. life expectancy rose from about 57 years in 1929 to 63 years in 1933. This surprising fact offers a nuanced historical perspective on what was life expectancy in 1933 and the complex factors that influence population health.

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Oct 27, 2025

2 min

How many people born in 1933 are alive today?

As of 2025, individuals born in 1933 would be turning 92 years old, making them a part of the Silent Generation, and data suggests only a small fraction of their original birth cohort remains. To estimate how many people born in 1933 are alive today, it's necessary to analyze historical birth data and current centenarian population statistics. Given the high mortality rates before modern medicine and the subsequent decades, the number is a small percentage of the original 2 million+ births in the U.S. alone.

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