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Walthrop Family History

Walthrop 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: Balthrop, Winthrop, Lathrop, Gawthrop, Waldrop, Waltrip, Waldron

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Where is the Walthrop family from?

You can see how Walthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walthrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walthrop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Walthrop family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Walthrop's in USA. California had the highest population of Walthrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walthrop 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 218 census records available for the last name Walthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walthrop 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Walthrop. 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 129 military records available for the last name Walthrop. For the veterans among your Walthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walthrop lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Walthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Walthrop in 1969 was 71, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walthrop 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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