A rough way is to multiply the given number by 13. A more definitive measure is to is to go to the URL Inflation Calculator. Other Inflation-related Sites * Current Value of Old Money * Canadian Inflation Calculator The United States is a society in which class matters. Children who grow up in privileged families are more likely to become highly paid professionals, for example, than are children raised in more disadvantaged households. Still, the effects of family background have declined in recent years. Success is less likely to be inherited than it was in earlier years, suggesting that the American playing field is becoming more equal. The role of higher education in increasing individual opportunity is notable. Educational attainment in the United States has improved significantly, suggesting that opportunity may continue to grow as a result. Ellen Muesic1@aol.com wrote: >Can anyone help me to understand how a value in 1850, 1860, 1870 relates to >the current values? For example....if someone lists on the 1850 census that >the value of their real estate was $6000, how does that compare to now? How do >I know if that is "middle-class", "lower-class" or "upper-class"? Of course, >they didn't haven't this "class" system in society back then, but how do I >know what constitutes "well-to-do"? > >Michelle > > >==== MO-STLOUIS-METRO Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from this list, email MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L-request@rootsweb.com; in the subject line, put only the word UNSUBSCRIBE with nothing in the message body. You can contact Michelle or Laura at MO-STLOUIS-METRO-admin@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________________ New! Unlimited Netscape Internet Service. Only $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Act now to get a personalized email address! Netscape. Just the Net You Need.