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What was life expectancy in 1912? A look back at the early 20th century

According to data from the Social Security Administration, the life expectancy at birth for a male in the US in 1912 was 57.76 years, while for a female it was 41.24 years. However, these numbers are skewed by very high infant and child mortality rates, which meant that for those who survived early childhood, the average lifespan was significantly longer. This provides important context to answer the question: **What was life expectancy in 1912?**

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What Was the Average Lifespan in 1903? A Historical Look at Longevity

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average life expectancy for the U.S. population around the turn of the 20th century was approximately 47 years. This stark figure reveals a dramatically different health landscape from today and raises the question: what was the average lifespan in 1903?

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