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Giltrap Family History

Giltrap Surname Meaning

variant of Gelsthorpe.

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


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Where is the Giltrap family from?

You can see how Giltrap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giltrap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giltrap families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Giltrap families living in Staffordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Giltrap's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Giltrap families in 1891.
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What did your Giltrap ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter (heavy Work) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giltrap. 100% of Giltrap men worked as a Carpenter (heavy Work) and 100% of Giltrap 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter (heavy Work)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Giltrap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giltrap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giltrap 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Giltrap. 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 173 military records available for the last name Giltrap. For the veterans among your Giltrap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giltrap lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Giltrap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giltrap in 1964 was 65, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giltrap 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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