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Belthrop Family History

Belthrop Name 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: Balthrop, Winthrop, Belton, Belter, Lathrop, Gawthrop, Holtrop

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Where is the Belthrop family from?

You can see how Belthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belthrop family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Belthrop families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Belthrop's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Belthrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belthrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belthrop ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belthrop ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Belthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belthrop 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Belthrop. 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 4 military records available for the last name Belthrop. For the veterans among your Belthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belthrop lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Belthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Belthrop in 1977 was 49, and 66 in 1998.

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