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Gowthrop Family History

Gowthrop 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: Gawthrop, Lothrop, Gouthro, Northrop, Winthrop, Balthrop, Lathrop

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Where is the Gowthrop family from?

You can see how Gowthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowthrop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gowthrop families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gowthrop families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowthrop's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gowthrop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowthrop 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 110 census records available for the last name Gowthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowthrop 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gowthrop. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gowthrop. For the veterans among your Gowthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowthrop lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gowthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gowthrop in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowthrop 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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