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Gilstrop Family History

Gilstrop 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: Gilstrap, Gelston, Holtrop, Malstrom, Bidstrup, Strop, Gilster

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Where is the Gilstrop family from?

You can see how Gilstrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilstrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilstrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gilstrop families living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilstrop's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Gilstrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilstrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilstrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilstrop. 48% of Gilstrop men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilstrop women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Gilstrop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Gilstrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilstrop 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gilstrop. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Gilstrop. For the veterans among your Gilstrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilstrop lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gilstrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gilstrop in 1974 was 99, and 81 in 2004.

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