Historic migration and population movements in the area of influence can provide valuable insights into current and future in- and out-migration and population movements. Sites should look at the following:
- What were the most common types of (in and out) migrants?
- Where did they come from?
- Where were they going and why?
- Where did they settle and why?
- What were their main means of transportation and why?
- Where were the main official and unofficial/illegal trading points and routes?
- How have historic migration and population movements shaped local settlements, culture and ethnic diversity?
- What other impacts did historic migration and population movement have?
- What does the population growth over time look like in the area of influence?