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Gilberthorpe Family History

Gilberthorpe Surname Meaning

from a lost Gilberthorpe near Sheffield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilberthorpe family from?

You can see how Gilberthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilberthorpe family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gilberthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Gilberthorpe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Gilberthorpe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilberthorpe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilberthorpe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilberthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilberthorpe. 27% of Gilberthorpe men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Gilberthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilberthorpe were Woodworker Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Joiner
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Woodworker Joiner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilberthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilberthorpe 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gilberthorpe. 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 130 military records available for the last name Gilberthorpe. For the veterans among your Gilberthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilberthorpe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Gilberthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gilberthorpe in 1979 was 77, and 58 in 1990.

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