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Elthorpe Family History

Elthorpe Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Elsthorpe (Lincs) with loss of medial -s-. See Helstrip.

Alternatively perhaps from Althorpe (Lincs).

Alternatively perhaps from Allerthorpe (ER Yorks).

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


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Where is the Elthorpe family from?

You can see how Elthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elthorpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elthorpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elthorpe family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elthorpe's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Elthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Elthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elthorpe. 50% of Elthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Hospital Nurse
    50%

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There are 192 census records available for the last name Elthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elthorpe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elthorpe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Elthorpe. For the veterans among your Elthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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