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Gelsthrope Family History

Gelsthrope Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Westrope, Gilstrap, Balthrop, Strope, Gelston, Lathrop, Gawthrop

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Where is the Gelsthrope family from?

You can see how Gelsthrope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsthrope family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gelsthrope families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gelsthrope families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelsthrope's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Gelsthrope families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gelsthrope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsthrope 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gelsthrope. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelsthrope. For the veterans among your Gelsthrope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsthrope lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsthrope ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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