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Wilstrop Family History

Wilstrop Surname Meaning

In most cases from Wilstrop (WR Yorks) but possibly sometimes from any of three places named Wilsthorpe (Derbys, Lincs, ER Yorks). The place-names derive from the Old Scandinavian personal name Vífill or the Old English personal name Wifel.

These names are further combined with the Old Scandinavian þorp or Old English þrop, which mean ‘secondary settlement, outlying farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Wilstrop family from?

You can see how Wilstrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilstrop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilstrop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Wilstrop families living in Yorkshire. This was about 98% of all the recorded Wilstrop's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilstrop families in 1891.
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What did your Wilstrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilstrop. 100% of Wilstrop men worked as a Brewers Labourer and 100% of Wilstrop 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

  • Brewers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilstrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilstrop 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wilstrop. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wilstrop. For the veterans among your Wilstrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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