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Moulthrop Family History

Moulthrop Name Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Balthrop, Coltharp, Moulton, Holtrop, Lothrop, Lathrop, Mountjoy

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Where is the Moulthrop family from?

You can see how Moulthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moulthrop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moulthrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Moulthrop families living in Connecticut. This was about 74% of all the recorded Moulthrop's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Moulthrop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moulthrop 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 Moulthrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moulthrop. 15% of Moulthrop men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Moulthrop women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moulthrop were Teacher and Teacher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moulthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moulthrop 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Moulthrop. 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 771 military records available for the last name Moulthrop. For the veterans among your Moulthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moulthrop lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Moulthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moulthrop in 1956 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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