Survey of a group of nineteenth and early twentieth century British millionaires : the influence of this wealth on their descendants

This study selected British wealth holders who died between 1858 and 1914 and registered probate values of over 1 million pounds. Their descendants were traced using an array of sources. These descendants generally consisted af a group of wealthy individuals in the upper few percent of wealth holders in the British community as indicated by their probate valuations. Generally the male descendants were wealthier, received a better education, and dominated in commerce and business activities.