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Xalapa Marriage Dissolution Dataset
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This dataset offers detailed divorce and marriage records from the city of Xalapa, Mexico, spanning a 15-year period from 2000 to 2015. It is derived from official Mexican government records and includes approximately 4,900 divorce entries. A notable feature of this dataset is the inclusion of birth dates for both partners, information often considered sensitive and typically excluded from public datasets. This rich collection of details makes it particularly valuable for advanced analytical studies and predictive modelling.
Columns
The dataset contains key information on divorces, with column headers translated into English for ease of use. Major features include:
- Date of divorce: The specific date when the divorce was finalised.
- Birth dates for both partners (man/woman): Dates of birth for the individuals involved.
- Nationality for both partners (man/woman): The nationalities of the partners.
- Place of birth and residence for both partners (man/woman): Geographical details of where each partner was born and resides.
- Monthly income for both partners (man/woman): Financial income details for each individual.
- Occupation for both partners (man/woman): Professional roles held by the partners.
- Date of marriage (man/woman): The date when the marriage took place.
- Level of education for both partners (man/woman): Educational attainment for each partner.
- Employment status for both partners (man/woman): Current employment situation of the partners.
- Number of children and their custody: Details regarding offspring and custody arrangements.
Additional columns provide further context; a separate file offers descriptions for each column. An auxiliary file,
comp_matrix.csv, includesZodiac_combinationandCompatibility_ratewhich were used in specific astrological studies.
Distribution
The dataset comprises approximately 4,900 records, covering the period between 2000 and 2015. It is provided in CSV format, with several files available: the original Spanish version (
divorces_2000-2015_original.csv), a translated version with English column headers (divorces_2000-2015_translated.csv), and a descriptions file for columns. An additional file, comp_matrix.csv, contains 144 unique zodiac combinations and corresponding compatibility rates. The data is structured to facilitate various analytical approaches.Usage
This dataset is highly suitable for a variety of analytical tasks. It can be used for classification and clustering problems, particularly in developing models to predict divorce outcomes. Furthermore, it serves as an excellent resource for data analysis related to social science inquiries, demographic trends, and even for validating claims pertaining to horoscopes, zodiac signs, or astrology. Researchers interested in the impact of various personal attributes on marital stability will find this data invaluable.
Coverage
The dataset focuses exclusively on divorce records within the city of Xalapa, Mexico. It provides a historical overview across a 15-year time span, from 2000 to 2015. The demographic scope includes detailed personal information for both male and female partners, such as birth dates, nationalities, places of birth and residence, income levels, occupations, education, and employment status. Information on children and custody is also included. While the original data is in Spanish, a version with translated column headers in English is provided for broader accessibility.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is ideal for:
- Data Scientists and Machine Learning Practitioners: For building predictive models for divorce or conducting classification and clustering analyses.
- Social Scientists and Demographers: To study marital patterns, societal changes, and demographic influences on relationships.
- Astrologers and Researchers in Belief Systems: For testing and validating astrological claims or exploring correlations between birth signs and relationship outcomes.
- Students and Academics: Seeking real-world data for research projects in sociology, statistics, or data analysis, especially with a focus on sensitive personal data.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Xalapa Divorce Records 2000-2015
- Mexican Divorce Data with Birth Dates
- Xalapa Marriage Dissolution Dataset
- Xalapa Divorce Statistics (2000-2015)
- Mexico Divorce Data for Predictive Analysis
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Original Data Source: Xalapa Marriage Dissolution Dataset
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