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Toppins Name Meaning

English: variant of Toppin . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Topps, Topping, Hopkins, Tomkins, Coppin, Dopkins, Pippins, Tompkins

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Where is the Toppins family from?

You can see how Toppins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toppins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Toppins families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Toppins's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Toppins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toppins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toppins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Toppins. 100% of Toppins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toppins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppins 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Toppins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Toppins. For the veterans among your Toppins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Toppins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toppins in 1962 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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