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Giltrop Family History

Giltrop 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: Gilstrap, Holtrop, Gilroy, Hilton, Wilton, Mitro, Gilboy, Winthrop

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Where is the Giltrop family from?

You can see how Giltrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giltrop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Giltrop families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Giltrop family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Giltrop's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Giltrop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giltrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giltrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giltrop. 50% of Giltrop men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Giltrop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Giltrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giltrop 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Giltrop. 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 14 military records available for the last name Giltrop. For the veterans among your Giltrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giltrop lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Giltrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Giltrop in 1973 was 67, and 31 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giltrop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giltrop 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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