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Gouldthorpe Family History

Gouldthorpe Surname Meaning

see Goldthorpe.

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


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Where is the Gouldthorpe family from?

You can see how Gouldthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouldthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Gouldthorpe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gouldthorpe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gouldthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Gouldthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Omnibus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldthorpe. 50% of Gouldthorpe men worked as an Omnibus Driver and 72% of Gouldthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouldthorpe were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Omnibus Driver
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

What Gouldthorpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gouldthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldthorpe 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Gouldthorpe. 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 171 military records available for the last name Gouldthorpe. For the veterans among your Gouldthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldthorpe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gouldthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gouldthorpe in 1962 was 62, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldthorpe 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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