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Mothorp Family History

Mothorp 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: Thorp, Moore, Thor, Thorn, Montfort, Mather, Montford, Mohr, Rother

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Where is the Mothorp family from?

You can see how Mothorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothorp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mothorp family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mothorp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mothorp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mothorp 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 48 census records available for the last name Mothorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothorp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mothorp. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mothorp. For the veterans among your Mothorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothorp lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Mothorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mothorp in 1976 was 58, and 50 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mothorp 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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