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Jewish Population Before WWII

The mapping of Jewish population figures on the eve of World War II was profoundly distorted by the border changes, annexations and occupations of 1938–1939.

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Feb 5, 2026

What impact did 1939 borders and occupations have on recorded Jewish population figures?

The mapping of figures on the eve of was profoundly distorted by the border changes, annexations and occupations of 1938–1939: some country totals simply absorbed Jewish populations through annexation...