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Gawthroup Family History

Gawthroup Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gawthrop, Balthrop, Lathrop, Winthrop, Troup, Throop, Northrup

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Where is the Gawthroup family from?

You can see how Gawthroup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawthroup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gawthroup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Gawthroup families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawthroup's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Gawthroup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawthroup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gawthroup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gawthroup. 100% of Gawthroup 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gawthroup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Gawthroup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawthroup 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gawthroup. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gawthroup. For the veterans among your Gawthroup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawthroup lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Gawthroup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gawthroup in 1994 was 84, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gawthroup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawthroup 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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