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Gunthorp Family History

Gunthorp Name Meaning

see Gunthorpe .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gunther, Gunton, Gunter, Genther, Guenther, Thorp, Ginther, Guinther

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Where is the Gunthorp family from?

You can see how Gunthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunthorp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunthorp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Gunthorp families living in South Carolina. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gunthorp's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gunthorp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunthorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunthorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunthorp. 50% of Gunthorp 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunthorp 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Gunthorp. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gunthorp. For the veterans among your Gunthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunthorp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gunthorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunthorp in 1966 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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