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Goldthorpe Family History

Goldthorpe Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Goldthorpe near Barnsley in Yorkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ellithorpe, Goldstone, Goldthwaite, Coltharp, Bolthouse, Thorpe

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Where is the Goldthorpe family from?

You can see how Goldthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goldthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Goldthorpe families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Goldthorpe's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goldthorpe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldthorpe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goldthorpe. 56% of Goldthorpe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goldthorpe women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldthorpe were Gardener and Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Gardener
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Goldthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldthorpe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldthorpe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goldthorpe. For the veterans among your Goldthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldthorpe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goldthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goldthorpe in 1963 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

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