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Colthorpe Family History

Colthorpe Surname Meaning

see Calthorpe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colthorpe family from?

You can see how Colthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Colthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Colthorpe families living in Suffolk. This was about 59% of all the recorded Colthorpe's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Colthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Colthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colthorpe. 22% of Colthorpe men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Colthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colthorpe were Abras Wheel Moulder (h W ) and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Horseman On Farm
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Abras Wheel Moulder (h W )
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Colthorpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colthorpe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Colthorpe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Colthorpe. For the veterans among your Colthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colthorpe lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Colthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colthorpe in 1998 was 89, and 81 in 2000.

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