Medieval peasants: everything you wanted to know
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How Long Will You Live as a Peasant?
At the age of 25, people can expect to live from 22 to 28 years. For better off peasants, this is a calculation made from a village in Worcestershire. If you were a poor person, if you were a cottager, there is a small amount of land, then your life expectation will be much less.
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