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What was the average retirement age in 1935? A look at pre-Social Security life

Before the passage of the Social Security Act, a concept like the 'average retirement age' was not formally tracked or even widely applicable for many workers. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark legislation that set the full retirement age at 65, though monthly benefits would not begin until years later.

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What was the retirement age in 1925? No, a formal age did not exist.

In 1920, the average life expectancy for men in the United States was just over 53 years, while for women it was nearly 55. The question of *what was the retirement age in 1925* is complex because no universal, government-mandated retirement age existed. For most Americans, retirement was not a guaranteed stage of life, but rather a privilege or a necessity dictated by physical health and financial circumstances.

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