The total number of families and individual cases considered by the American Red Cross is 883. In 661 of these cases there are 812 dead. The remaining 222 cases are considered because of reported injuries and property losses. In 121 of these cases there is no claim recognized. The following table is arranged according to social status after the disaster.
| GROUP | FAMILIES HAVING DEATHS | FAMILIES WITH INJURIES OR PROPERTY LOSS | NUMBER OF DEATHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children only | 19 | 0 | 26 |
| Widows with children | 138 | 6 | 156 |
| Widowers with children | 51 | 2 | 72 |
| Separated women with children | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Married couples with children | 262 | 33 | 290 |
| Married couples without children | 20 | 10 | 25 |
| Widows without children | 37 | 0 | 51 |
| Widowers without children | 33 | 0 | 47 |
| Single men | 31 | 37 | 34 |
| Single women | 33 | 13 | 33 |
| Complete families | 22 | 0 | 63 |
| 661 | 101 | 812 |
Source: Final Report, Eastland Disaster Relief Committee, Chicago Chapter, American Red Cross, 1918.
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