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Molthrop Family History

Molthrop 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: Moulthrop, Balthrop, Holtrop, Lothrop, Northrop, Winthrop, Montero

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Where is the Molthrop family from?

You can see how Molthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molthrop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Molthrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Molthrop family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Molthrop's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Molthrop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molthrop 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 233 census records available for the last name Molthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molthrop 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Molthrop. 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 36 military records available for the last name Molthrop. For the veterans among your Molthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molthrop lifespan?

Average Molthrop life expectancy in 1988 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molthrop 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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