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Northroup Family History

Northroup Surname 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: Northrup, Northrop, Northup, Northrip, Lothrop, Northcott, Porteous, North, Winthrop, Troup

203	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
29	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
374	Census and Voter Lists
434	Member Trees

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Where is the Northroup family from?

You can see how Northroup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northroup family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Northroup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Northroup family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Northroup's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Northroup families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northroup 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 Northroup family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 374 census records available for the last name Northroup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northroup census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Northroup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 29 military records available for the last name Northroup. For the veterans among your Northroup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northroup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Northroup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Northroup in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2001.

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Northroup Surname Meaning

Where is the Northroup family from?

What Northroup family records will you find?

What is the average Northroup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Northroup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Northroup in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2001.

Northroup Family History

Northroup Surname Meaning

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Where is the Northroup family from?

What Northroup family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Northroup lifespan?

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Northroup Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Northroup

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Where is the Northroup family from?

What Northroup family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Northroup family history

What is the average Northroup lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Northroup family tree

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