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Gilthorpe Family History

Gilthorpe Surname Meaning

see Gelsthorpe.

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


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Where is the Gilthorpe family from?

You can see how Gilthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilthorpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilthorpe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gilthorpe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gilthorpe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gilthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Gilthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilthorpe. 100% of Gilthorpe men worked as a Coal Miner Hewer Heavy Worker and 72% of Gilthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Coal Miner Hewer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Gilthorpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Gilthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilthorpe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gilthorpe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilthorpe. For the veterans among your Gilthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilthorpe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gilthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilthorpe in 1967 was 76, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilthorpe 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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