Comment by WarOnPrivacy

> In the 1800s, it was commonplace to have 8 children. Did they all lived in huge houses?

This is a bit of segue from where we were. To brings us more in line with the topic: In the early 20th century, large and extended families lived in commonly built row housing.

Their roomier accommodations were one piece of communities that were more affordable and an overall better fit for larger groups & families (than modern housing and communities).