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Sculthorpe Family History

Sculthorpe Surname Meaning

English: habitational name chiefly from the lost village of Sculthorpe in North Luffenham (Rutland) or more rarely from Sculthorpe (Norfolk).

Both placenames derive from the Old Norse personal name Skúli + Old Norse thorp ‘secondary settlement outlying farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Sculthorpe family from?

You can see how Sculthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sculthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sculthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Sculthorpe families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sculthorpe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sculthorpe families in 1911.
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What did your Sculthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sculthorpe. 100% of Sculthorpe 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sculthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sculthorpe 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Sculthorpe. 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 Sculthorpe. For the veterans among your Sculthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sculthorpe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sculthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sculthorpe in 1960 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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