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Giltrow Family History

Giltrow Surname Meaning

Though probably of Scottish origin from a Galloway variant of Gilruth; compare James Giltroch 1743 Mary Giltroth 1757 in IGI (Dalry Kirkcudbrights).

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


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Where is the Giltrow family from?

You can see how Giltrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giltrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Giltrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Giltrow families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Giltrow's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Giltrow families in 1891.
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What did your Giltrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giltrow. 100% of Giltrow men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Giltrow 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Giltrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giltrow 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Giltrow. 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 120 military records available for the last name Giltrow. For the veterans among your Giltrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giltrow lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Giltrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Giltrow in 1988 was 79, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giltrow 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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