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illegitimate births rise tied to marriage delays and signals
Washington based fertility report shows illegitimate births climbed from 90,000 in 1940 to 448,000 in 1975, rising amid delayed marriages and economic pressures. Population experts note teens' high fertility and waning marriage expectations as key factors, with many fathers not marrying pregnant partners. Married women now seek smaller families, with interest in four or more children dropping from 37 percent in 1960 to 16 percent in 1976.
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Census Bureau
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United States
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