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Gelsthorpe Family History

Gelsthorpe Surname Meaning

from Gelsthorpe in Whixley (WR Yorks).

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


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Where is the Gelsthorpe family from?

You can see how Gelsthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelsthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Gelsthorpe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gelsthorpe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gelsthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Gelsthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gelsthorpe. 27% of Gelsthorpe men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 72% of Gelsthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelsthorpe were Master Builder and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Social Club Manager
    14%
  • Master Builder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelsthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsthorpe 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Gelsthorpe. 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 331 military records available for the last name Gelsthorpe. For the veterans among your Gelsthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsthorpe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gelsthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gelsthorpe in 1964 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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