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9. Most of the emigrants on the Oregon Trail survived the trip. Between four and six percent of the emigrants died along the way-between 12,500 and 20,000 people. This is about one grave for every 200 yards of trail (the length of two football fields). Most of those who died were either children or elderly people. 10. The four most common causes of death on the Trail were cholera, wagon accidents, drownings during river crossings, and accidental gunshots-not Indian attacks! In the period 1840 - 1860, fewer than 350 emigrants were killed by Native Americans.
8. From 1840 to 1860, the total number of people who traveled the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails is estimated to be between 315,000 and 320,000. The entire population of the United States during this period went from just over 17 million in 1840 to about 31 million in 1860. 9. Most of the emigrants on the Oregon Trail survived the trip. Between four and six percent of the emigrants died along the way - between 12,500 and 20,000 people. This is about one grave for every 200 yards of trail (the length of two football fields). Most of those who died were either children or elderly people. 10.