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Balthorpe Family History

Balthorpe 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: Hawthorne, Baltimore, Bashore, Balthrop, Cawthorne, Bolthouse

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Where is the Balthorpe family from?

You can see how Balthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balthorpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Balthorpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Balthorpe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balthorpe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Balthorpe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Balthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balthorpe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Balthorpe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Balthorpe. For the veterans among your Balthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balthorpe lifespan?

Average Balthorpe life expectancy in 1976 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balthorpe 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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