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Balthrop Family History

Balthrop Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost place probably in Cambridgeshire where the surname is recorded in the 17th century.

The second element of the placename is a metathesized form of Old English thorp ‘settlement’; the first element is of uncertain origin.

The surname is now extinct in the British Isles.

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


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Where is the Balthrop family from?

You can see how Balthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balthrop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Balthrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Balthrop families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Balthrop's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Balthrop families in 1891.
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What did your Balthrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balthrop. 40% of Balthrop men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Balthrop women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balthrop were Owner Of A Grocery Store and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Owner Of A Grocery Store
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balthrop 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Balthrop. 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 563 military records available for the last name Balthrop. For the veterans among your Balthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balthrop lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Balthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balthrop in 1948 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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