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Gunthrop Family History

Gunthrop 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: Winthrop, Gawthrop, Guthrie, Balthrop, Gunton, Lathrop, Gunter

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Where is the Gunthrop family from?

You can see how Gunthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunthrop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunthrop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gunthrop families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gunthrop's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunthrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunthrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunthrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunthrop. 50% of Gunthrop men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Gunthrop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Gunthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunthrop 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gunthrop. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gunthrop. For the veterans among your Gunthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunthrop lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gunthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gunthrop in 1959 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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