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Goldthorp Family History

Goldthorp Name Meaning

see Goldthorpe .

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


Similar surnames: Coltharp, Goldstone, Golder, Gothard, Goodhart, Goldberg, Goshorn

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Where is the Goldthorp family from?

You can see how Goldthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldthorp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldthorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Goldthorp families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Goldthorp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goldthorp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldthorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldthorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goldthorp. 50% of Goldthorp men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Goldthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldthorp 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Goldthorp. 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 299 military records available for the last name Goldthorp. For the veterans among your Goldthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldthorp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Goldthorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goldthorp in 1959 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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