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Gothorp Family History

Gothorp Surname Meaning

see Gowthorpe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gothorp family from?

You can see how Gothorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothorp family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gothorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Gothorp families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gothorp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gothorp families in 1891.
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What did your Gothorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gothorp. 50% of Gothorp men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Gothorp 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Farmer Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gothorp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Gothorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothorp 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gothorp. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gothorp. For the veterans among your Gothorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothorp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gothorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gothorp in 1968 was 71, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothorp 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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