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Goldthrop Family History

Goldthrop 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: Balthrop, Lathrop, Gawthrop, Holtrop, Lothrop, Gouthro, Northrop

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Where is the Goldthrop family from?

You can see how Goldthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldthrop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldthrop families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goldthrop family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldthrop's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goldthrop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldthrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Goldthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldthrop 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goldthrop. 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 21 military records available for the last name Goldthrop. For the veterans among your Goldthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldthrop lifespan?

Average Goldthrop life expectancy in 1983 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldthrop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldthrop 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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