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How long did people live 200 years ago? A look into 19th-century life expectancy

Two hundred years ago, around 1820, the average global life expectancy was approximately 30 years. However, this figure is heavily skewed by high infant and childhood mortality rates, and it does not mean that most people died in their 30s. This article explores the complex picture of life expectancy during the 19th century and explains why these historical numbers can be so misleading.