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What was the average height of a female in 1960?

According to data from the U.S. National Health Survey conducted from 1960 to 1962, the average height of a female in 1960 was approximately 5 feet 3 inches (63.1 inches). This figure was about one inch shorter than the average height for women today, reflecting a gradual increase in human stature over the last half-century due to improved health and nutrition.

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What was the average size of a man in the 1900s? A look back at historical data

In 1900, the average American man stood roughly 5'7" (170 cm), a stark difference from modern figures. Investigating **what was the average size of a man in the 1900s** requires a deep dive into historical records, public health advancements, and the socioeconomic conditions that heavily influenced human growth a century ago.

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