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Thorpes Family History

Thorpes Surname Meaning

variant of Thorpe with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Thorpes family from?

You can see how Thorpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorpes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorpes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thorpes families living in Idaho. This was about 30% of all the recorded Thorpes's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Thorpes families in 1880.
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What did your Thorpes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorpes. 100% of Thorpes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thorpes women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Thorpes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Thorpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorpes 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Thorpes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Thorpes. For the veterans among your Thorpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorpes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Thorpes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thorpes in 1968 was 33, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorpes 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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